01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 11 June 2025
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. Observed that the original Certificate of Documentation was not available on board; a valid photocopy was provided to the MI as evidence of certification. Place original Certificate of Documentation on board the vessel. (46 CFR 67.313(a))
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 June 2025
Resolved 27 June 2025
Resolution: Valid COD was posted in clear glass display on board the vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 11 June 2025
Resolved
An interconnected detection and alarm system must be installed such that the actuation of alarm in one area results in both audible and visual alarms in all areas required by 46 CFR 181.405(c) or 118.400(d) to be protected by the interconnected detection and alarm system. Observed that the smoke detector in lower cabin was inoperable. Rectify smoke detector to actuate both visual and audible alarm. (46 CFR 181.450(a)(2))
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 June 2025
Resolved 11 June 2025
Resolution: Smoke detectors were all exhibiting audible and visual alarms.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 11 June 2025
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight... ovserved that the gaskets of emergency exit from lower cabin and the lazarette were peeling. Place new adhesive to ensure gaskets are watertight. (46 CFR 179.360(a))
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 June 2025
Resolved 11 June 2025
Resolution: Gaskets were able to create a watertight environment.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of Lifeboats
Issued 10 April 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to have the vessel ready for inspection of lifesaving equipment and systems, including the inspection of each hydrostatic release unit. The vessel's hydrostatic release for the inflatable buoyant apparatus was incorrectly arranged.
46 CFR 176.808(a)(5)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 April 2024
Resolution: Corrected hydrostatic release installation in presence of attending MI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 10 April 2024
Resolved
An interconnected detection and alarm system must be installed such that the actuation of alarm in one area results in both audible and visual alarms in all areas required to be protected by the interconnected detection and alarm system. The smoke detectors were not all interconnected; the detectors in the bunk room and pilothouse did not actuate.
46 CFR 181.450
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 April 2024
Resolved 11 April 2024
Resolution: Verified smoke detectors were interconnected and functioning properly in bunk room and pilothouse.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 10 April 2024
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with table in 46 CFR 182.520(a). The vessel's backup fixed bilge suction for the lazarette and bunk room space was in operable.
46 CFR 182.520(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 April 2024
Resolved 11 April 2024
Resolution: Verified operation of fixed bilge suction in the laz and bunk room
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 April 2024
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 inspection of lifesaving equipment, including inspection of each lifejacket. One child lifejacket had frayed/broken straps. Limited to carriage of 04 children.
46 CFR 176.808 (a)(2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 April 2024
Resolution: Verified replacement of 01 child lifejacket. Vessel is cleared to carry 05 children.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 10 April 2024
Resolved
The master of the vessel shall ensure that: Each EPIRB, other than an EPIRB in an inflatable liferaft, must be tested monthly, using the integrated test circuit and output indicator, to determine that it is operative. The EPIRB test shall be logged or otherwise documented. EPIRB tests have not been completed/logged on a monthly basis.
46 CFR 185.728
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 10 April 2024
Resolution: Discussed testing EPIRB on monthly basis moving forward
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 4 May 2023
Resolved
A vessel on an oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes route must carry six hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, and six hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. Vessel only has 09 hand red flare distress signals onboard. Vessel added 03 orange flares to meet regulations.
46 CFR 180.68(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 May 2023
Resolution: Vessel added 03 orange flares to meet regulations.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 4 May 2023
Resolved
The alcohol testing of each individual must be conducted within 2 hours of when the SMI occurred, unless precluded by safety concerns directly related to the incident. The alcohol testing strips onboard are expired. Alcohol testing strips were added onboard the vessel.
46 CFR 4.06 3(a)(1)(i)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 May 2023
Resolution: Alcohol testing strips were added onboard the vessel.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 4 May 2023
Resolved
Vessels operated beyond the 20 nautical mile limitation specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, but not more than 100 nautical miles from the nearest land, must be equipped with a MF–DSC frequency transmitter meeting the requirements of § 80.1101(c)(3).MF-DSC radio is not properly set up and does not display the position of the vessel or the MMSI number. Verify input of MMSI number into VHF radio and link GPS to VHF to allow DSC feature to be operational.
46 CFR 184.502
47 CFR 80.905 (a)(2)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2023
Resolved 10 May 2023
Resolution: Vessel uploaded MMSI into VHF.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 May 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. There are 3 batteries that have more than 4 conductors secured to a single battery terminal in conflict with ABYC E.9.16.k(10) standards.
46 CFR 183.200(b)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 June 2023
Resolved 10 May 2023
Resolution: Vessel provied photos of newly installed bus bar.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 May 2023
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.520(a). A second power pump is an acceptable alternative to a hand pump if it is supplied by a source of power independent of the first power bilge pump. The fixed bilge pump is seized and inoperable.
46 CFR 182.520(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 May 2023
Resolution: Vessel corrected while inspectors were onboard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 May 2023
Resolved
A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating. The visual indicator for the bilge pump is not in operable condition.
46 CFR 182.530(c)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 May 2023
Resolution: Lights for bilge pumping corrected while inspectors were onboard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 13 December 2022
Resolved
Vessels described by 46 CFR 175.110(c) must have an interconnected fire detection system in compliance with § 181.450 installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces. Vessel does not have installed detectors in required spaces by 27Dec2022. Vessel has been limited to a Limited Coastwise route until detector installation has been verified by a Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 181.405(c)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 4 May 2023
Resolution: Verified installation of interconnected detector system.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
Except as otherwise provided in this section each space accessible to passengers or used by the crew on a regular basis, must have at least two means of escape. Vessels forward escape hatch was unable to freely open or close. Weathertight gasket material was also found to be deteriorated.
46 CFR 177.500(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 May 2022
Resolved 17 May 2022
Resolution: Hatch now opens and closes freely.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment. Vessels forward shower void bilge strainer was covered in marine growth blocking strainer holes.
46 CFR 182.500(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 May 2022
Resolved 17 May 2022
Resolution: Bilge suction line cleaned and SAT.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 18 May 2021
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. Provide adequate strainer to engine room bilge pickup.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 June 2021
Resolved 18 June 2021
Resolution: Strainer put in place for E/R bilge pickup
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 18 May 2021
Resolved
Each offier employed on any vessel subchapter must have his license or merchant mariner credential onboard and available for examination at all times when the vessel is operating. Operator missing Medical Certificate. Provide missing medical cert.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 June 2021
Resolved 11 August 2022
Resolution: Operator obtained new medical certificate. All SAT.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead strength
Issued 2 July 2020
Resolved
The collision bulkhead shall meet the requirements for (b) A vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must have a collision bulkhead if it: (2) Operates on exposed waters. The MI observed the collision bulkhead had a square cut out removable piece in the bulkhead for access into the compartment not IAW 46 CFR § 171.085(i)(1). Restricted to LBS route until permanent repairs can be completed.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 July 2020
Resolved 18 May 2021
Resolution: Verfied forward collision bulkhead is intact and sealed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 27 May 2020
Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher must be of an approved type. Expired fire extinguisher on board.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 11 June 2020
Resolved 28 May 2020
Resolution: Operator replaced expired extinguisher with new extinguisher last inspected May 2020.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 27 May 2020
Resolved
Each hydrostatic release unit must be serviced within 12 months of each subsequent servicing. Expired hydrostatic release for EPIRB.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 27 May 2020
Resolved 27 May 2020
Resolution: Operator replaced expired hydrostatic release with new one. Marked expiry date on unit.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 May 2020
Resolved
Vessel with an oceans route must have orange ring life buoy. Ring life buoy wasted from sun exposure and no longer shows orange color.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 11 June 2020
Resolved 28 May 2020
Resolution: Operator purchase new ring life bouy.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 27 May 2020
Resolved
A vessel operating on a coastwise route must carry six orange and six red hand flares. Red hand flares may substitute a orange hand flares.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 27 May 2020
Resolved 27 May 2020
Resolution: Operator purchased 04 new red flares.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 27 May 2020
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, vessel must carry up-to-date U.S. Coast Pilot. Operator did not have access to coast pilot on board.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 27 May 2020
Resolved 27 May 2020
Resolution: Operator provided most recent copy of Coast Pilot downloaded on cell phone. Can be accessed without cell service or internet while underway.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 27 May 2020
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 01 inch high indicating direction of operation. Fuel shutoff stations labeling too small and missing direction of operation.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 27 May 2020
Resolved 27 May 2020
Resolution: Operator updated labeling to be 01 inch and includes direction of operation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 27 May 2020
Resolved
Waste receptacles must be constructed of noncombustible material. Vessel had plastic/combustible trash receptacles on board.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 11 June 2020
Resolved 28 May 2020
Resolution: Operator removed trash receptacles from vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 27 May 2020
Resolved
Each survival craft must be visually inspected to ensure it's readiness for use on a weekly basis. Operator had no log of survival craft maintenance.)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 11 June 2020
Resolved 28 May 2020
Resolution: Operator provided form for recording survival craft maintenance inspection in the future, and logged maintenance from annual inspection.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 27 May 2020
Resolved
Man overboard drills shall be logged for review by the Coast Guard. Operator was not logging MOB drills.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 11 June 2020
Resolved 28 May 2020
Resolution: Operator provided form for logging future MOB drills and documented drill from annual inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills)
Issued 27 May 2020
Resolved
Fire fighting drills shall be logged for review by the Coast Guard. Vessel was not logging fire drills.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 11 June 2020
Resolved 28 May 2020
Resolution: Operator provided form for logging future fire drills and documented drill from annual inspection.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 8 April 2019
Resolved
Any vessel of at least five net tons which engages in the fisheries on the navigable waters of the United States or in the Exclusive Economic Zone, or coastwise trade, unless exempt under 67.9(c) must have a Certificate of Documentation. Vessel does not have valid COD.
46 CFR 67.7
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 April 2019
Resolved 9 April 2019
Resolution: Owner provided copy of valid COD
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 8 April 2019
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. Store room bilge was missing strainer and lazarette bilge strainer was not attached.
46 CFR 182.510(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 April 2019
Resolved 8 April 2019
Resolution: Owner provided photos of newly installed store room strainer and reattached lazarette strainer.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 8 April 2019
Resolved
Each survival craft must be: Stowed in a position that is readily accessible to crew members for launching, or else provided with a remotely operated device that releases the survival craft into launching position or into the water. Hydrostatic release for IBA was not marked with expiration date.
46 CFR 180.130(a)(3)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 April 2019
Resolved 8 April 2019
Resolution: Owner contacted company hydrostatic release unit was purchased from and provided purchase date. Owner then marked release unit.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 8 April 2019
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Provide services neceessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions. Overhead light in lazarette missing cover.
46 CFR 183.200(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 April 2019
Resolved 8 April 2019
Resolution: Owner provided photo of light with installed cover.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 8 April 2019
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. Vessel did not have charts for area of operation onboard.
46 CFR 184.420(a)(1)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 April 2019
Resolved 8 April 2019
Resolution: Owner provided current charts prior to completing the inspection.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 8 April 2019
Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician. If the ship passes the inspection, the technician will issue a Communiations Act Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. Safety Radiotelephony Certificate not onboard.
47 CFR 80.903
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 May 2019
Resolved 11 April 2019
Resolution: Owner provided copy of valid radiotelephony certificate.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 8 April 2019
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'. Flare container was not properly marked.
46 CFR 185.614
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 May 2019
Resolved 6 May 2019
Resolution: Owner provided photo of properly marker container.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 April 2019
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Ammonia Inhalants in first aid kit expired.
46 CFR 184.710
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 May 2019
Resolved 30 April 2019
Resolution: Rep provided photos of updated inhalants.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 27 March 2018
Resolved
Replace expiring hydro for EPIRB. 46 CFR 185.740(b)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 March 2018
Resolution: New hydro w/ 2-yr expiry of 2020 purchased.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 30 March 2017
Resolved
Vessel must carry up to date charts, US Coast Pilot [name withheld], and current tables. Provide up to date charts and pubs. 46 CFR 184.420
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2017
Resolved 31 March 2017
Resolution: Vessel purchased up to date charts and pubs.