01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 19 June 2025
Resolved
No person may use a vessel to which this part applies unless it has a number issued on a certificate of number by the issuing authority in the State of principal operation. The operator could not provide proof of the vessel’s registration. Operator is to provide proof of the vessel’s State registration. [33 CFR 173.15(a)(1)]
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 September 2025
Resolution: Received email with proof of state registration. Issued 9/12/25. Expired 12/31/25.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 19 June 2025
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility must conduct inspections and maintenance in accordance with NFPA 10. The Fire-boy and 03 fire extinguishers missing servicing tag/service was not conducted. Operator is to provide proof of servicing for Fire-boy and all fire extinguishers.
46CFR176.810(b)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 July 2025
Resolved 8 September 2025
Resolution: Received email of proof of servicing.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 June 2025
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 has extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent. No vent closures were present. Operator is to show proof of vent closures and make readily available in the vicinity of the vent(s). [46CFR182.460(l)]
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 July 2025
Resolved 8 September 2025
Resolution: Received email of proof of vent closures onboard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 19 June 2025
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must...Automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space. Vessel's approved system does not automatically shut down ventilation systems and engines, therefore signage is required instructing operator to manually shut down ventilation and engines. Required signage was not present on board. Owner/operator must provide proof of required signage to MI. [46 CFR 181.420(a)(3)]
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 July 2025
Resolved 8 September 2025
Resolution: Received email of proof of servicing.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 June 2025
Resolved
In systems and applications where flexible hoses are permitted to be clamped: Double hose clamping is required where practicable. Cooling water intake hose only has single clamp. Provide proof of double clamp on cooling water intake. [46 CFR 182.410(d)(1)]
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 July 2025
Resolved 8 September 2025
Resolution: Received email of proof of double clamps on hoses.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 19 June 2025
Resolved
The hailing port of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern of the vessel. Hailing port not labeled on stern. Provide proof of hailing port permanently displayed on vessel's stern. [46 CFR 67.123(a)]
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 July 2025
Resolved 8 September 2025
Resolution: Received email of proof of homeport on stern.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 19 June 2025
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient drills to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during abandoning ship, recovery of persons who have fallen overboard, and in case of a fire onboard the vessel. The training records for man overboard and firefighting were not present. Operator is to provide proof of training for abandoning ship, recovery of persons who have fallen overboard, and in case of a fire onboard the vessel.
[46CFR185.520/185.524]
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 July 2025
Resolved 8 September 2025
Resolution: Received email of proof of records.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 19 June 2025
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 a fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. No emergency check-off list was present on the vessel. Operator is to provide proof of development of emergency instructions and mounting at the operating station. [46CFR185-510(a)]
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 July 2025
Resolved 8 September 2025
Resolution: Received email of proof of checkoff list.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 19 June 2025
Resolved
When a marine employer determines that a casualty or incident is, or is likely to become, an SMI, the marine employer must ensure that the following alcohol and drug testing is conducted: Alcohol testing must be conducted on each individual engaged or employed on board the vessel who is directly involved in the SMI. Drug testing must be conducted on each individual engaged or employed on board the vessel who is directly involved in the SMI. No alcohol test strips were available on board at time of inspection. Operator did not have proof of drug testing program enrollment at time of inspection. Owner/operator required to provide proof on chemical testing enrollment and alcohol test strips. 46 CFR 16.201(a), 46 CFR 4.06-15(a)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 July 2025
Resolved 15 October 2025
Resolution: Received proof of testing.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 19 June 2025
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. First aid kit contained expired analgesic medication and antiseptic application. Replace with at least 48 doses of not expired analgesic medication and 10 applications of antiseptic applications. [46 CFR 184.710]
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 July 2025
Resolved 24 September 2025
Resolution: Received email containing picture of non-expired analgesic medication.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 19 June 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. No portable lights on board. Owner/operator must provide proof of 02 portable lights in required spaces. [46 CFR 183.430]
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 July 2025
Resolved 24 September 2025
Resolution: Received email with picture of 03 new portable lights.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 19 June 2025
Resolved
A mechanical exhaust system required by paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of this section must be such as to assure the air changes. Machinery ventilation hose in engine room is collapsed, impeding exhaust system air changes requirement. Replace or repair ventilation hose. [46 CFR 182.460(b)]
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 July 2025
Resolved 24 September 2025
Resolution: Received email with picture of new ventilation hose.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 19 June 2025
Resolved
Each battery must be located as high above the bilge as practicable, secured to protect against shifting with the roll and pitch of the vessel, and free from exposure to water splash or spray. Batteries are exposed to water splash or spray. Provide battery covers or proof of batteries stay dry when taking splashed water on deck. [46 CFR 183.350(b)]
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 July 2025
Resolved 15 October 2025
Resolution: Battery covers installed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
No person may use a vessel to which this part applies unless it has a number issued on a certificate of number by the issuing authority in the State of principal operation. The operator could not provide proof of the vessel’s registration. Operator is to provide proof of the vessel’s State registration.
33CFR173.15(a)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 December 2024
Resolved 24 September 2025
Resolution: Received email with proof of state registration.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient drills to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during abandoning ship, recovery of persons who have fallen overboard, and in case of a fire onboard the vessel. The training records for man overboard and firefighting were not present. Operator is to provide proof of training for abandoning ship, recovery of persons who have fallen overboard, and in case of a fire onboard the vessel.
46CFR185.520/185.524
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 December 2024
Resolved 8 September 2025
Resolution: Received email proof of instructions on vessel.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 24 June 2024
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 a fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. No emergency check-off list was present on the vessel. Operator is to provide proof of development of emergency instructions and mounting at the operating station. 46CFR185-510(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 December 2024
Resolved 8 September 2025
Resolution: Received email proof of instructions on vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility must conduct inspections and maintenance in accordance with NFPA 10. The Fire-boy and starboard forward fire extinguisher missing servicing tag/service was not conducted. Operator is to provide proof of servicing for Fire-boy and starboard forward fire extinguisher.
46CFR176.810(b)(1)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 July 2024
Resolution: Rcvd photo proof of servicing.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
Inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances. Identified 03 cracked welds on the superstructure and 05 cracked welds on the inside of the vessels hull. Operator is to repair the cracked welds as state above and provided proof of repairs.
46CFR176.802(a)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 5 July 2024
Resolution: Rcvd photos of repairs to welds, all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
Operational test of the means provided for pumping bilges. The installed bilge pump amidship of the vessel was not operational. Operator is to provide proof of appropriate operation of the amidship bilge pump.
46CFR176.804(h)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 July 2024
Resolved 9 July 2024
Resolution: Rcvd email with proof of newly installed working bilge pump.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 June 2024
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 has extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent. No vent closures were present. Operator is to show proof of vent closures and make readily available in the vicinity of the vent(s).
46CFR182.460(l)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 December 2024
Resolved 8 September 2025
Resolution: Received email proof of covers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 9 June 2022
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must... Automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space; and ... must have the following equipment at the operating station: A light to indicate discharge; An audible alarm that sounds upon discharge. Fireboy system on-board did not shut down ventilation or provide an alarm to the control station as intended per its design as well as was past required service date.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 July 2022
Resolved 3 October 2023
Resolution: Verified during 2023 annual inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 9 June 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 182.480 - A flammable vapor detection system must provide a visual and audible alarm at the operating station. Vapor detection system onboard the VSL did not provide a visual or audible alarm.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 July 2022
Resolved 3 October 2023
Resolution: Verified during 2023 annual inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 7 August 2020
Resolved
Prove proper operation of Fire-Boy Fire Suppression system prior to the carriage of passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 September 2020
Resolved 4 September 2020
Resolution: Owner cleaned the contacts and made sure all contacts were secure, then tested the system. System works as designed. Def Cleared.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 27 June 2018
Resolved
Provide and post emergency procedures and/or check-list aboard the vessel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 6 July 2018
Resolution: Vessel owner posted emergency procedures at the operating station.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 27 June 2018
Resolved
Label the remote pull station for the Fireboy system installed in the engine compartment.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 6 July 2018
Resolution: Vessel owner labeled the remote pull station for the Fireboy system.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 June 2018
Resolved
Provide one (1) additional adult-sized lifejacket. Vessel is restricted to 17 passengers until this deficiency item has been cleared.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 6 July 2018
Resolution: Owner purchased and installed one (1) additional adult-sized lifejacket aboard the vessel.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Annual Inspection
Issued 4 May 2017
Resolved
Provide annual servicing report for both the fixed fire-fighting system and the portable fire extinguishers (2).
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 4 June 2017
Resolved 17 May 2017
Resolution: Owner provided servicing report for both the portable fire extinguishers and the FireBoy system in the machinery compartment.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Installed
Issued 4 May 2017
Resolved
Install/mount aft bilge high level alarm/float switch.
Due 4 May 2017
Resolved 17 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner mounted the float switch in the aft portion of the bilge in the engine compartment.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Control Valve
Issued 4 May 2017
Resolved
Label the emergency fuel stops and the manual activation pull point for the fixed fire system.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 June 2017
Resolved 17 May 2017
Resolution: Both the fuel oil emergency cut-off valves and the manual "pull station" for the fixed fire system in the machinery compartment were properly labeled.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Alarms
Issued 24 June 2016
Resolved
Fume Detector Should produce audible and alarm. Audible alarm could not be demonstrated during functional test of fume detector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 25 July 2016
Resolved 26 July 2016
Resolution: Owner replaced detector.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Serviceable
Issued 24 June 2016
Resolved
Ring Buoy not in serviceable condition, replace ring buoy.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 July 2016
Resolved 26 July 2016
Resolution: Ndew life ring placed onboard.
Engineering › Gasoline Engine (propulsion) › Ventilation
Issued 24 June 2016
Resolved
Exhaust fan should use metal ducting and be external to the hose.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 July 2016
Resolved 26 July 2016
Resolution: Fan has been replaced, will varify next annual inspection that it is the correct type.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 24 June 2016
Resolved
Expired medicine in first aid kit. Replace expired medicine.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 July 2016
Resolved 26 July 2016
Resolution: All expired items were replaced.