01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 4 November 2024
No resolution recorded
No vessel may be navigated unless it has in its service and on-board the crew complement required by the COI. Vessel did not have master or deck hand provided. Provide proof of credential Master and deck hand to marine inspector in accordance with CFR.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 December 2024 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 4 November 2024
No resolution recorded
The master shall conduct sufficient drills. Vessel has not conducted man overboard, abandon ship, and fire drills. Conduct and log drills, must be witnessed by marine inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 December 2024 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 4 November 2024
No resolution recorded
An inflatable life raft or inflatable buoyant apparatus must be serviced no later than the month and year on its servicing sticker. Missed annual inspection, provide valid servicing report.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 December 2024 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 4 November 2024
No resolution recorded
An inflatable life raft or inflatable buoyant apparatus must be serviced no later than the month and year on its servicing sticker. Missed annual inspection, provide valid servicing report.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 December 2024 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 4 November 2024
No resolution recorded
Six hand red flare distress and 6 hand orange smoke distress signals. Vessel was missing 3 flares. Provide required flares.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 December 2024 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar
Issued 4 November 2024
No resolution recorded
Vessel must be fitted with a Federal Communications Commission type accepted general marine grade radar system. Radar was non operational.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 December 2024 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 13 October 2021
Resolved
A PRE-ENGIONEERED FIXED GAS FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM MUST AUTOMATICALLY SHUT DOWN ALL ENGINES THAT DRAW INTAKE AIR FROM WITHIN THE PROTECTED SPACE. ENGINES WOULD ONLY RUN IN A MODE THAT DISABLED THE AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN OF THE ENGINES.
Must be corrected prior to the vessel being placed back into ACTIVE operational status in accordance with the COI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 February 2022
Resolution: System operates as designed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 13 October 2021
Resolved
AN EXPOSED HAZARDS SUCH AS GEARS OR ROTATING MACHINERY, MUST BE PROPERLY PROTEXTED BY A COVER, GUARD, OR RAIL. NO MACHINERY GUARDS PRESENT ON EITHER ENGINE.
Must be corrected prior to the vessel being placed back into ACTIVE operational status in accordance with the COI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 February 2022
Resolution: Guards installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 13 October 2021
Resolved
A VESSEL ON AN OCEANS, COASTWISE, LIMITED COASTWISE, OR GREAT LAKES ROUTE MUST CARRY SIX RED HAND FLARE DISTRESS SIGNALS AND SIC HAND ORANGE SMOKE DISTRESS SIGNALS. O/O HAD ELEVEN RED HAND FLARE DISTRESS SIGNALS.
Must be corrected prior to the vessel being placed back into ACTIVE operational status in accordance with the COI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 February 2022
Resolution: Flares provided.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF/HF Radio installation
Issued 13 October 2021
Resolved
A VESSEL MUST COMPLY WITH THE FCC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ONBOARD RADIOS. SIGNLE SIDEBAND RADIO WAS INOPERABLE AND NOT DSC CAPABLE.
Must be corrected prior to the vessel being placed back into ACTIVE operational status in accordance with the COI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 February 2022
Resolution: SSB installed and functional.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 13 October 2021
Resolved
A VESSEL MUST COMPLY WITH THE FCC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ONBOARD RADIOS, INCLUDING THE REQUREMENTS FOR A STATION LICENSE AND INSTALLATION CETIFICATES. VESSEL HAD AN EXPIRED SAFETY RADIO CERTIFICATE.
Must be corrected prior to the vessel being placed back into ACTIVE operational status in accordance with the COI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 February 2022
Resolution: New certificate provided.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 13 October 2021
Resolved
A VESSEL MUST COMPLY WITH THE FCC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ONBOARD RADIOS. VESSEL'S VHF RADIO NOT LINKED TO GPS.
Must be corrected prior to the vessel being placed back into ACTIVE operational status in accordance with the COI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 February 2022
Resolution: VHF linked to GPS.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 13 October 2021
Resolved
CHEMICAL TESTING OF PERSONNEL MUST BE CONDUCTED AS REQUIRED BY THIS SUBPART AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DETAILED IN 49 CFR PART 40. O/O ONLY MEMBER OF CHEMICAL TESTING PROGRAM.
Must be corrected prior to the vessel being placed back into ACTIVE operational status in accordance with the COI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 February 2022
Resolution: DAPI is SAT.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 13 October 2021
Resolved
AN INFLATABLE LIFERAFT OR INFLATABLE BUOYANT APPARATUS MUST SERVICED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SERVICING PROCEDURES WHENEVER THE CONTAINER STRAPS ARE BROKEN. CONTAINER STRAPS WERE FOUND CORRODED THROUGH.
Must be corrected prior to the vessel being placed back into ACTIVE operational status in accordance with the COI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 February 2022
Resolution: Straps replaced.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 22 September 2021
Resolved
THE OWNER, CHARTERER, MASTER, OR MANAGING OPERATOR SHALL ENSURE ALL CREWMEMBERS PERFORM SUFFICIENT EMERGENCY DRILLS (I.E. FIRE FIGHTING, ABANDON SHIP, MAN OVERBOARD, AND PERSONNEL CAUSALITY) UNDER THE OBSERVATION OF A USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.
Must be corrected prior to the vessel being placed back into ACTIVE operational status in accordance with the COI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 November 2023
Resolution: To be completed once the O/O wants to change to ACTIVE status
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 12 January 2021
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio in accordance with 47 CFR 80. Program all applicable radios with MMSI number.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 February 2021
Resolved 19 January 2021
Resolution: MMSI number loaded to VHF radio.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 January 2021
Resolved
Gauges to indicate engine revolutions per minute (RPM) must be provided for all propulsion engines installed in the vessel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 February 2021
Resolved 19 January 2021
Resolution: RPM gauge repaired.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 4 January 2021
Resolved
Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Complete annual inspection.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 4 January 2021
Resolved 12 January 2021
Resolution: Completed satisfactory annual inspection.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 6 December 2019
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with table 182.520(a). The portable hand pump is not suitable for pumping water. Provide 10 GPM portable hand pump.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 December 2019
Resolved 11 December 2019
Resolution: Suitable portable hand pump was provided.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 6 December 2019
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 2.5 gallon buckets. Provide three suitable fire buckets.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 December 2019
Resolved 12 December 2019
Resolution: Owner provided photo of suitable buckets onboard.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 6 December 2019
Resolved
A vessel of 12 meters or more shall be provided with a whistle. Vessel's horn was inoperable. Provide operable horn.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 December 2019
Resolved 11 December 2019
Resolution: Verified ship's horn was operational.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 6 December 2019
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. VHF radio was not programmed with vessel MMSI, nor linked to GPS. Prove proper setup of both the VHF and SSB radios.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2020
Resolved 6 January 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided proof of VHF radio linkage to GPS.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 December 2019
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be installed to protect persons from electrical hazards. Properly secure hole in distribution panel and cap or remove dead end wire under operating station.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2020
Resolved 11 December 2019
Resolution: Dead end wire was capped and hole in distribution panel was blanked off.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 December 2019
Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Replace wing nut on port side engine room battery with permanent type connector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2020
Resolved 11 December 2019
Resolution: Wing nut was replaced with permanent-type connector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 6 December 2019
Resolved
A vessel must carry a first aid kit approved under 46 CFR 160.041. Aspirin and ammonia inhalants were expired. Provide required items.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2020
Resolved 11 December 2019
Resolution: Aspirin and ammonia inhalents were replaced.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 6 December 2019
Resolved
A vessel must carry up-to-date light list and tide/current tables. Provide required items.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2020
Resolved 11 December 2019
Resolution: Updated light list and tide/current tables were provided.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 4 October 2018
Resolved
Each vessel inspected and certificated must be in full compliance with the terms of the COI. Passengers are not allowed on the upper deck of vessel while underway. Install proper notification placards and means to prevent passenger access.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 October 2018
Resolved 18 October 2018
Resolution: Master installed notification placards and a chain to prevent passenger access on the top deck.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 October 2018
Resolved
Electrical equipment on board must protect passengers and crew from electrical hazards. Remove or properly terminate the dead-end wire in the engine room and in the stbd access panel on the upper deck.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 October 2018
Resolved 1 November 2018
Resolution: Verified both dead end wires were removed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 4 October 2018
Resolved
Flexible hose designed for use with hose clamps should be installed with two clamps at both ends of the hose. Double hose clamps are missing from two flexible hoses on main engine. Install double hose clamps.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 October 2018
Resolved 18 October 2018
Resolution: Verified installation of double hose clamps.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 October 2018
Resolved
Electrical equipment on board must protect passengers and crew from electrical hazards. One cable attached to the power inverter at the operating station showed signs of excessive heat. Replace cable with adequately sized cable and proper connections.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 October 2018
Resolved 18 October 2018
Resolution: Verified cable and connections replaced with adequate materials.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 October 2018
Resolved
Ring life buoys must be approved in accordance with 46 CFR 160.050-4(c). Grab line on ring life buoy only encircled 3/4 of buoy. Provide grab line complying with 46CFR160.050-4(c).
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 October 2018
Resolved 18 October 2018
Resolution: Verified grab line installed fully encircled ring buoy.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 4 October 2018
Resolved
Chemical testing must be conducted as required by 46 CFR 16.201. Current MIS reports, active roster and letter of compliance for crew member not available for inspection. Provide copies of documents and develop an adequate drug and alcohol program plan.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 November 2018
Resolved 18 October 2018
Resolution: Verified MIS reports, active roster and crew member letter of compliance. Verified full DAPI plan documents.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 4 October 2018
Resolved
Emergency instructions must be designed to address the particular equipment, arrangement, and operation of each individual vessel. Emergency instructions were not vessel-specific. Provide updated emergency instructions applicable to vessel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 November 2018
Resolved 1 November 2018
Resolution: Verified emergency instructions were updated.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 4 October 2018
Resolved
A vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts and nautical publications. Coast Pilot [name withheld] and tides & currents tables out of date. Provide updated copies.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 November 2018
Resolved 18 October 2018
Resolution: Verified current coast pilot, light list and tides & currents.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 4 October 2018
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel. Excessive chaffing occurring on port side coaming near cleats. Provide repair proposal prior to next drydock.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 October 2018
Resolution: Master made adequate repairs.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity
Issued 4 December 2017
Resolved
Only 7 red flares & 2 red parachute flares onboard. Provide distress signals to meet requirement.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 4 December 2017
Resolved 4 December 2017
Resolution: 3 additional red flares provided onboard
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Quantity
Issued 4 December 2017
Resolved
Provide 3 fire buckets (with lanyards)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 December 2017
Resolved 4 December 2017
Resolution: Fire buckets have been provided onboard
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 4 December 2017
Resolved
Provide aspirin in first aid kit
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 January 2018
Resolved 4 December 2017
Resolution: Aspirin has been added to the First Aid kit
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 4 December 2017
Resolved
Post stability letter at operating station
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 January 2018
Resolved 4 December 2017
Resolution: Stability letter has been posted at the operating station
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Seal
Issued 4 December 2017
Resolved
Repair oil leak from stbd MDE rear main seal.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 March 2018
Resolved 19 January 2018
Resolution: Owner replaced rear main seal. Operational test demonstrated the leak was fixed.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Hydrostatic Release Unit
Issued 4 December 2017
Resolved
Mark life raft hydrostatic release expiration date
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 December 2017
Resolved 4 December 2017
Resolution: Master marked expiration date on hydrostatic release unit.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Vessel Name/Home Port
Issued 4 December 2017
Resolved
Mark vessel name and hailing port on stern
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 February 2018
Resolved 19 January 2018
Resolution: Vessel name and hailing port have been affixed to the stern of the vessel.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Turbocharger
Issued 11 November 2016
Resolved
Piping for the cooling system came loose, operator was able to fix overheating at sea by tighten bolt.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 November 2016
Resolved 11 November 2016
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Metallic Enclosure/Frame
Issued 11 October 2016
Resolved
Provide tray for batteries in engine room.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 November 2016
Resolved 21 October 2016
Resolution: Frames were placed next to the batteries to ensure they would not move.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 11 October 2016
Resolved
Repair forward railing to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 November 2016
Resolved 21 October 2016
Resolution: Satisfactory repairs were made.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 11 October 2016
Resolved
Remark life buoy with vessel name and port.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 November 2016
Resolved 21 October 2016
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 11 October 2016
Resolved
Provide training log and current EPIRB monthly log.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 November 2016
Resolved 21 October 2016
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 11 October 2016
Resolved
Provide correct life jacket donning placard for life jackets on board.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 November 2016
Resolved 21 October 2016
Resolution: Correct life jacket donning placard provided.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Hose
Issued 11 October 2016
Resolved
Provide second hose for hand pump.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 November 2016
Resolved 21 October 2016
Resolution: Second hose provided for hand pump.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 13 January 2016
Resolved
FCC station license and FCC safety certificate are expired. Both need to be renewed before vessel can transit more than 1000ft from shore.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 January 2016
Resolved 27 January 2016
Resolution: FCC Safety certificate has been issued and is valid until 2021.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 13 January 2016
Resolved
Drug consortium must be contacted to update names on employee list. Two must be removed, one must be added.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 January 2016
Resolved 27 January 2016
Resolution: Names have been updated with the consortium.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 13 January 2016
Resolved
EPIRB monthly test and quarterly tests of drills were not correctly logged. Training was given and this deficiency was corrected on the spot.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 January 2016
Resolved 13 January 2016
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Filter/Strainer
Issued 13 January 2016
Resolved
Flame shield was missing on port fuel/water seperator. Replace with required shield.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 January 2016
Resolved 27 January 2016
Resolution: fuel/oil flame shield has been installed.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 13 January 2016
Resolved
Fuel shut offs for engines do not activate. Repair so that proper operation is demonstrated.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 January 2016
Resolved 27 January 2016
Resolution: Fuel shutoffs operate correctly.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 13 January 2016
Resolved
Debris and oily rags are lying in the bilge in engine room. Clean and remove debris.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 January 2016
Resolved 27 January 2016
Resolution: bilge in E/R has been cleaned.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 13 January 2016
Resolved
Stbd battery box is not secured properly.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 January 2016
Resolved 27 January 2016
Resolution: battery box is secured.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 13 January 2016
Resolved
Loose gear located in cabin space. Properly stow all gear.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 January 2016
Resolved 27 January 2016
Resolution: loose gear has been stowed.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 5 January 2016
Resolved
Vessel has not completed required annual inspection. No sail 835 has been issued until inspection is completed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 January 2016
Resolved 13 January 2016
Resolution: Annual inspection has been completed.