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OBSERVER
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1940s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named OBSERVER
OBSERVER is a 1949 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 62 inspections since 1988, most recently in December 2025, along with 104 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2022.
Records from 1988 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 19 December 2025.
- Built
- 1949
- Last inspected
- 19 December 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 104 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2022
Identity
258792
WDC5191
66637
Flag
UNITED STATES
367037280
Maury page id
psix-66637
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded7
Years with a record
32 calendar years (1988–2025)
The 62 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US
Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not
years in service. What Maury does not do.
Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1977.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)97.7 ft × 25.1 ft × 7.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 96 / net 65
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderNASHVILLE BRIDGE COMPANY · NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES · built 1949
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portWILMINGTON, DE
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 11 May 2026 · expires 31 May 2027
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it96 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
65 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
65 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
Radio station licence
WDC5191MMSI 367037280 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 15 March 2025, expires 27 April 2035
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its
US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown.
A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.
Inspection history · 62
19 December 2025
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8285713
14 December 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8047389
29 November 2023
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7831340
1 May 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7678951
19 October 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7580409
1 September 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7548773
23 August 2022
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7541939
4 August 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7629550
15 July 2022
Drydock Exam · In-Service Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7507753
24 February 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7401165
11 February 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7139540
3 December 2019
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6866253
28 November 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6588288
7 December 2017
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6320540
10 July 2017
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6188133
12 December 2016
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6056656
14 December 2015
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5781286
2 December 2011
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4199985
22 November 2010
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3901363
26 January 2010
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3670621
18 March 2009
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3435422
28 January 2009
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3401887
11 December 2007
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3112877
19 March 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2891057
18 October 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2803244
6 June 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2671636
28 June 2005
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2406222
7 December 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2255060
24 November 2004
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2247308
12 December 2002
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1717087
6 December 2001
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1412379
29 June 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 291691
26 March 2000
Administrative
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1050072
28 January 2000
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1468105
30 November 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 810872
1 November 1999
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1393274
28 December 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 809412
29 October 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1466576
30 December 1997
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1450114
3 November 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1447774
4 December 1996
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1434487
4 November 1996
MARPOL Annex V Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1449976
4 July 1996
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1086940
13 February 1996
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 880235
26 April 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 863391
26 April 1994
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1167641
24 February 1994
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1382727
1 July 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1156935
3 May 1993
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1142036
23 March 1992
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1261210
2 April 1991
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 913610
6 September 1990
Excursion Permit
Administrative · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 912924
30 April 1990
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1236423
23 April 1990
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 904918
26 May 1989
Administrative
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1276684
24 April 1989
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 895807
16 September 1988
Administrative
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1350294
1 August 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1342599
15 July 1988
Administrative
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1036533
6 June 1988
Administrative
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 887852
12 May 1988
Administrative
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1348950
11 May 1988
Hull Examination · Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1318030
Deficiency record · 104
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 19 December 2025
Resolved
All vessel must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules.
Stern light inoperable.
Repair prior to operation at night.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 19 December 2025
Resolved
Each watertight bulkhead must be of sufficient strength to be capable of remaining watertight with a head of water to the top of the bulkhead.
Engine room lower forward bulkhead holed/wasted, gauge lower 6” of entire bulkhead, provide results of gauging and repair as required.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of Lifeboats
Issued 19 December 2025
Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers.
Child life jacket donning instructions not posted.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 19 December 2025
Resolved
Vessel must comply with the structural requirements of ABS Steel Vessel Rules (<61 Meters).
Engine room forward entrance corner holed/wasted with temporary epoxy repairs, permanent repairs required.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 19 December 2025
Resolved
A weathertight door must be provided for each opening located in a deck house or companionway.
Weathertight forward door on 2nd deck will not close completely due to deformation of door.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 19 December 2025
Resolved
For each alternating current generator, a means for measuring frequency must also be provided.
Starboard generator frequency meter inoperable
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 19 December 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must have adequate emergency lighting fitted along the line of escape to the main deck from all passenger and crew accommodation spaces located below the main deck.
Additional emergency lights for egress required IVO of door in 2nd deck bar area and forward emergency exit door on 2nd deck.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 19 December 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons.
Remove dead end wiring found below wheelhouse.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
The intent of this part is to insure that the scantling's, material, fastenings, workmanship and arrangement of each vessel are such as to provide for safe operation in accordance with the terms of its certificate of inspection.
Marine Inspector identified an apprx 8" x 10" hole on the aft second deck bulkhead behind the receptacle box.
Crop and renew to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 177.05-1
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
The intent of this part is to insure that the main propulsion machinery installed on each vessel is suitable for the vessel and its operation and that the auxiliary machinery is suitable for the purpose intended. It is further intended that all machinery be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection against fire, explosion, machinery fail lire and personnel injury.
Marine Inspector discovered a leak in the starboard aft rudder seal.
Repair/renew to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 182.01-5
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
Junction boxes, connection boxes, and outlet boxes, for use in damp or wet locations shall be of watertight
construction.
Marine Inspector discovered receptacle box on upper deck missing closure device.
Repair/renew closure device to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 183.10-20(k)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
Equipment mounted on a hinged door of an enclosure shall be constructed or shielded in such a manner that no live parts of the door mounted equipment will be exposed to accidental contact by a person with the door
open and the circuit energized.
Marine Inspector discovered breaker box on bridge with an empty circuit breaker holder.
Provide a blank cover to protect from exposure.
46 CFR 183.10-10(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel underway. Electrical equipment used in machinery spaces must be dripproof.
Multiple emergency light power supplies installed as directly plugged into outlets.
Provide hardwired installations for emergency lights.
46 CFR 183.210(a)(1)
46 CFR 183.220(a)
50C
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
The master or person in charge of a ship to which this section applies shall ensure that the ship is not operated unless a garbage management plan meeting 33 CFR 151.57 (b) is on the ship and that each person handling garbage follows the plan.
Garbage management plan not on board.
Provide Garbage Management plan.
33 CFR 151.57
50C
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
Protection of non-metallic piping materials from mechanical damage shall be specifically considered.
Hose for bilge pump in steering department chaffing due to wasted hose bracket.
Repair or provide new hose bracket and arrange to prevent chaffing.
46 CFR 182.720(d)(2)
50C
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
Each floating waterlight must be approved in accordance with 46 CFR 161.010 in subchapter Q.
Batteries in floating waterlight not the required type per manufacture.
Replace with correct battery type.
46 CFR 180.70(d)
50C
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on upper decks is limited by stability criteria, as indicated by the vessel's stability letter, the maximum number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be indicated by a durable marking.
Upper deck passenger count does not match posted stability letter.
Post correct number as per current stability letter.
46 CFR 185.602(g)
50C
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
Vessels shall be inspected for compliance with the standards...Examine and test by operation all watertight closures in the hull, decks and bulkheads.
Missing gasket on forward watertight door.
Install new gasket to watertight door.
46 CFR 176.25
50C
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Safe areas
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
All passengers to be provided a copy of the emergency egress plan for the vessel.
No posted emergency egress plans in staterooms.
Post emergency egress plans for passengers to see.
46 CFR 3306(n)
50C
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
All escape hatches and other emergency exits shall be marked.
Emergency exits not marked.
Post emergency exit signs on all emergency exits.
46 CFR 185.30-15
50C
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Access/structure
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with not less than two avenues of escape from all general areas accessible
to the passengers.
One escape door found locked in between staterooms.
Unlock escape door and keep unlocked at all times.
46 CFR 177.15-1
50C
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 19 October 2022
Resolved
All portions of machinery space bulkheads must be watertight below the bulkhead deck.
Wasted watertight bulkhead in forward engine room to sea chest compartment IVO potable water tank.
Provide repair plan and conduct repairs to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 171.095(a)
50C
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 October 2022
Resolved
All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked and identified.
Steering control box labeling painted over. Forward most box cover upper portion detached.
Provide labeling indicating function of box and push buttons, repair detached cover.
46 CFR 183.220(d)
50C
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 24 February 2022
Resolved
The bilge piping piercing the collision bulkhead shall be fitted with a screw-down valve located on the forward side of the collision bulkhead and operable from above the weather deck.
MI discovered weather deck fore-peak bilge suction screw down valve seized and inoperable.
Repair or replace weather deck fore-peak bilge suction screw down valve to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 182.25-5(d)
16C
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 24 February 2022
Resolved
The minimum capacity of the power fire pump shall be 50 gal per minute at a pressure of not less than 60 psi at the pump outlet.
MI observed power fire pump pressure of 42 psi during operational test.
Repair or replace equipment or machinery necessary to meet pump outlet pressure of 60 psi.
46 CFR 181.10-1(c)
16C
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 24 February 2022
Resolved
One length of fire hose shall be provided for each fire hydrant required. The fire hose must be lined commercial fire hose that conforms to Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
MI inspector observed water leaking through the fire hose located on the first deck, during the fire pump test.
Replace damaged fire hose with new and operable fire hose.
46 CFR 181.15-10(a)(d)(1)
16C
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 24 February 2022
Resolved
A vessel on a Lakes, Bays, and Sounds or Rivers route must carry three hand red flare distress signals and three hand orange smoke distress signals.
MI discovered 06 hand red flare distress signals on board that are expired.
Obtain correct amount and type of flare distress signals.
46 CFR 180.68(a)(1)(2)
16C
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 February 2022
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retroreflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018.
MI discovered child size lifejackets retrreflective tape warn to the point that it does not reflect as designed.
Replace retroreflective tape on all child size life jackets.
46 CFR 185.604(h)
16C
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 February 2022
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with type two retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant.
MI discovered retroreflective tape on all ring buoys on board do not properly reflect light as designed.
Replace retroreflective tape on all ring buoy's on board vessel.
46 CFR 185.604(i)
16C
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 February 2022
Resolved
The number and identification of the items stowed inside, and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets and immersion suits.
MI discovered incorrect numbering of life jacket stowage compartment relating to number of jackets actually stowed in that compartment.
Stowe correct amount of life jackets in stowage cabinet to correspond to numbering system of life jacket stowage cabinet.
46 CFR 185.604(f)
16C
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 24 February 2022
Resolved
The Bridge-to-Bridge radiotelephone station will be inspected on vessels subject to regular inspections pursuant to the requirements of Parts II and III of Title II of the Communications Act.
Vessel does not have current Bridge-to-Bridge radiotelephone certificate.
Obtain current Bridge-to-Bridge radiotelephone certificate on board vessel.
46 CFR 184.25-1
47 CFR 80.1005
16C
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 February 2022
Resolved
Switchboards shall be fitted with driphoods and non-conducting hand rails. Non-conducting mats or grating shall be provided on deck in front and rear of switchboard.
MI observed engine room switchboard did not have driphood attached nor non-conductive matting in front of the switchboard.
Install driphood to the top of the switchboard and place non-conducting mat in front of switchboard.
46 CFR 183.10-15(b)
16C
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 24 February 2022
Resolved
Each hatch cover on board must be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other device to prevent its loss.
MI discovered both forepeak hatches did not have captive chains connected to hatch frame or coamings.
Attach hatch covers to hatch frame or coaming.
46 CFR 171.124(b)(2)
16C
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 24 February 2022
Resolved
All machinery is to be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection against fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury.
MI discovered protective machinery guards on port main engine were broken and not covering dangerous rotating machinery.
Repair or replace machinery guards on port main engine.
46 CFR 182.01-5
16C
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 24 February 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent
contents and instructions.
MI discovered un-approved first-aid kit on board vessel that does not contain required contents.
Obtain and place on board approved type first aid kit or contents equivalent to required regulation.
46 CFR 184.710
16C
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 24 February 2022
Resolved
A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel.
MI discovered generic emergency broadcast placard posted on bridge with no vessel specific information.
Add vessel specific information to posted emergency broadcast placard.
46 CFR 184.506
16C
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 24 February 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 at the entranceway to that deck.
MI observed the outside first deck ladder-well did not have posted placard for number of passengers allowed.
Post placard with max number of passengers allowed.
46 CFR 185.602(g)
16C
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 11 February 2021
Resolved
Class 1 watertight doors are permitted within working spaces where ever located if the door is in a location where it will be closed at all times except when in use.
03 WTD below the bulkhead deck do not seal properly and must be adjusted.
46 CFR 170.255(b)(1)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 11 February 2021
Resolved
A vessel must carry a first aid kit approved under 46 CFR 160.041 or equivalent. The first aid kit onboard was expired.
46 CFR 184.710
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 11 February 2021
Resolved
The master shall conduct drills as necessary to ensure that all crew members are familiar with their duties.
Provide the entire complement of crew as per the COI, in order to conduct drills and underway tests.
46 CFR 185.25-10
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 11 February 2021
Resolved
An indicator light for each door which warns when the door is open must be installed on the bridge.
One of the WTD indicators on the wheelhouse was inoperable.
46 CFR 170.255(e)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 February 2021
Resolved
The bilge suctions shall be fitted with strainers.
The bilge suction point in the rudder room was missing a strainer.
46 CFR 182.25-5(b)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 11 February 2021
Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation.
An FCC licensed technician will issue a Safety Radio Telephony Certificate if the radio installation passes the inspection. Provide a Safety Radio Telephony Certificate prior to operating greater than 1000 feet from shore.
47 CFR 80.903
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment. Vessel could not prove its bilge system was operation in all locations as required.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
All escape hatched and other emergency exits shall be marked on both sides using at least 1 inch letters: "Emergency Exit Keep Clear." Vessel's Emergency Exits are not clearly marked on doors as required.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads must have a means to make them watertight. The watertight doors in the engine room did not close to watertight as per the stability letter.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
Each launching appliance and each survival craft and rescue boat on a vessel must be in good working order and ready for immediate use before the vessel leaves port and at all times when the vessel is underway. Vessels rescue boat's launching appliance was inoperable affecting the operational readiness of the equipment.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
Portable watertight containers for distress flares and smoke signals shall be of a bright color, portable water tight container, and containers shall be clearly marked "Distress Signals." Container for the distress signals was not watertight and marked IAW federal law and regulation.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
Vessel is required to have on board the documents listed in table 47CFR80.401. Vessels did not have on board the FCC Safety certificate as required by FCC table 47CFR80.401.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
Chart and nautical publications appropriate for the intended voyage and up-to-date must be on board. Master was unable to provide charts and publications for intended routes.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Launching/Recovery of Survival Craft
Issued 7 December 2017
Resolved
Vessel crew has not trained to safely lower and operate the rescue boat required by the COI.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Emergency Preparedness
Issued 7 December 2017
Resolved
Vessel does not have written emergency procedures.
Personnel › Training › Familiarization Training
Issued 7 December 2017
Resolved
Vessel does not have any log entries proving completion of safety training/drills.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Valve
Issued 14 December 2015
Resolved
Relocate emergency fuel shut off valve outside of the fuel tank space.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 14 December 2015
Resolved
Bilge alarms not operational.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 22 November 2010
Resolved
Navigation lights to be on a backup batterey systyem.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 26 January 2010
Resolved
Provide a pressure gauge on the fire pump.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector
Issued 26 January 2010
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the bilge alarm in the generator compartment.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 26 January 2010
Resolved
Provide an up to date navigational chart of the Houston Ship Channel.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 28 January 2009
Resolved
Provide updated versions of Tide Tables, Tide Current Tables and Coast Pilots.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type II
Issued 28 January 2009
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to the hole in the MSD.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 28 January 2009
Resolved
Repair and prove proper operation of the Bilge pump in the shaft ally space.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 28 January 2009
Resolved
Repair the hole in the overhead and the hole in the aft bulkhead of the machinery space.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water
Issued 11 December 2007
Resolved
Repair the alarm panel and prove proper operation of all Bilge alarms.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition
Issued 11 December 2007
Resolved
Replace the piping connection for the fire hose on the forward hose station.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 11 December 2007
Resolved
Remove the excessive paint and provide routine servicing to the three watertight doors.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 11 December 2007
Resolved
Replace the missing magnetic compass.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 11 December 2007
Resolved
Replace the lifebuoy at the aft station.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Sleeping Accommodations › Berth
Issued 11 December 2007
Resolved
Repair the 2 inoperable smoke detectors on the upper deck passenger cabin.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Sewage System Valve
Issued 11 December 2007
Resolved
Provide a method to lock the sewage tank overboard discharge valve.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 11 December 2007
Resolved
Provide a cover for the electrical junction box in the engine room overhead.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 11 December 2007
Resolved
Install Sea Rails and Grab Rails on the newely installed cook top.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 11 December 2007
Resolved
Install emergency lighting in the Galley and replace the battries on two emergency lighting systems on the upper deck.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 11 December 2007
Resolved
Replace expired items in the first aid kit.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Power Source
Issued 19 March 2007
Resolved
Repair fire pump's on/off switch.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 19 March 2007
Resolved
Install pressure gauge on fire pump.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 19 March 2007
Resolved
Repair holes in female head's deck.
Personnel › Training › First Aid/CPR
Issued 19 March 2007
Resolved
Provide CPR certification certificate.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Longitudinal Bulkhead
Issued 19 March 2007
Resolved
Repair holes in fwd and aft engine room bulkheads.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Machinery Space Opening
Issued 19 March 2007
Resolved
Remove hose going through aft watertight door in engine room.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 6 June 2006
Resolved
Find and post stability letter.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 6 June 2006
Resolved
Remove light fixture in aft compartment.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector
Issued 6 June 2006
Resolved
Mount bilge alarm in aft compartment.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition
Issued 6 June 2006
Resolved
Vessel may carry only 132 adults until replacement of 23 rejected lifejackets.
Lifesaving › Emergency Outfit › Fire ax
Issued 6 June 2006
Resolved
Place name of vessel on fire axes.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 6 June 2006
Resolved
Plug cable way holes in WTB aft compartment.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 24 November 2004
Resolved
Life jacket storage box improperly stowed. Remove gear and properly stow jackets.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Heating › Burners
Issued 24 November 2004
Resolved
Remove portable fat fryer from vessel.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 24 November 2004
Resolved
Replace aft rudder compartment hatch gasket.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Block
Issued 24 November 2004
Resolved
Tighten all bolts on engine mounts.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 24 November 2004
Resolved
Remove all combustible material from the second deck electrical closet.
Engineering
Issued 1 November 1999
Resolved
RENEW REAR MAIN OIL SEAL ON PORT MAIN DIESEL ENGINE (46 CFR 182.05-1 ["OLD T"])
Construction/Loadline
Issued 3 November 1997
Resolved
PROPERLY RENEW FORWARD DRAFTS MARKS. REQUIREMENT TO BE COMPLETED AT NEXT CREDIT HULL EXAMINATION TO THE SATISIFACTION OF THE ATTENDING U.S. CAOST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR.
Fire Fighting
Issued 4 November 1996
Resolved
Conduct proper operational/pressure tests of the fire main using both fire pumps. Testing to be witnessed by a U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Lifesaving
Issued 4 November 1996
Resolved
Conduct proper emergency drills, to include man overboard, fire fighting and abandon ship drills. All drills to be witnessed by a U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Fire Fighting
Issued 4 November 1996
Resolved
Provide proper spanner wrenches for fire hose stations #2 and #4.
Engineering
Issued 4 November 1996
Resolved
Provide vessel's Unfired Pressure Vessels (UPVs) for visual inspection.
Documentation
Issued 4 November 1996
Resolved
Provide proper VHF radio Emergency Communications Placard.
Electrical
Issued 11 May 1988
Resolved
PROVIDE COAST GUARD APPROVED PLANS FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANELS. 46CFR177.05
Construction/Loadline
Issued 11 May 1988
Resolved
PROVIDE COAST GUARD APPROVED PLANS FOR ALL STRUCTURES ABOVE MAIN DECK AS PER 46CFR177.05.
Engineering
Issued 11 May 1988
Resolved
PROVIDE COAST GUARD APPROVAL FOR MAIN ENGINE AND GENERATOR GRID COOLERS AS PER MARINE SAFETY LTR M-70693 DTD 31 DEC 87. 46CFR177.O5
Engineering
Issued 11 May 1988
Resolved
PROVIDE MANUFACTURER'S DATA REPORT (U-1A), PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS CERT. (STATING PRESSURE VESSEL IS BUILT IAW APPLICABLE ASME CODE & 46CFR54) AND PRESSURE VESSEL PLANS & CALCULATIONS STAMPED BY PROFESSIONAL ENG., ALL THE ABOVE MUST SHOW EVIDENCE OF REVIEW BY USCG, FOR TWO AIR RECEIVERS ABOARD.
Electrical
Issued 11 May 1988
Resolved
PROVIDE COAST GUARD APPROVED PLANS FOR ELECTRICAL WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR MAIN ENGINE AND GENERATOR ENGINE ALARM SYSTEM. 46CFR177.05
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 11 May 1988
Resolved
PROVIDE COAST GUARD APPROVED PLANS FOR HEATING BOILER IN AUX. MACHINERY SPACE AND INCLUDED "HOT AND CHILL" WATER SYSTEM. 46CFR177.05
Casualty record · 1
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