Records from 2016 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 15 November 2024.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
73 adult and 2 child [name withheld] life jackets were not in serviceable condition and required destroying. Total number of passengers allowed shall be reduced to 68. The vessel has 68 serviceable adult life jackets onboard. 12 serviceable child life jackets also remained onboard.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 May 2023
Resolution: All Jim Buoy life jackets onboard have been replaced with new life jackets.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 26 May 2022
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas or beyond 3 miles from coastline must have a Category 1 EPIRB installed. The vessel's EPIRB battery was expired.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 June 2022
Resolution: Vsl operatore replaced EPIRB.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 26 May 2022
Resolved
Each vessel carrying over 49 passengers must have fire hoses that are lined commercial fire hoses that conform to UL19. The vessels fire hose was leaking.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 June 2022
Resolution: MI witnessed fire hose test, no leaks were observed at manifold.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 May 2022
Resolved
At each initial and each inspection after the vessel shall have machinery ready for inspection including generators. The belt on the generator was loose.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 June 2022
Resolved 16 June 2022
Resolution: MI observed generator running, starter and belts were replaced, all sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 26 May 2022
Resolved
Stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet. FCC Station license is expired.
47CFR80.13a
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 June 2022
Resolved 18 January 2023
Resolution: FCC issued 26Sep22.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 April 2021
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 or electrical shock. Electrical cables on port side main engine were arcing and sparking.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 28 April 2021
Resolution: Electrical wires have been secured and installed properly.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 April 2021
Resolved
Onboard a seagoing vessel to which this subpart applies, no person may assign any person to perform shipboard duties, and no person may perform those duties, unless the person performing them has received sufficient familiarization of the vessel. Crew members were not familiar with the vessel characteristics and equipment to safely operate the vessel.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 4 May 2021
Resolution: Crew was assessed and found to be satisfactorily familiar with the vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 15 April 2021
Resolved
At each inspection, the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil or other matter that might create a fire hazard. There was excessive oil in the engine room and aft steering bilges with active oil leaks from hoses on both the main engines and hydraulic steering system, respectively.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 28 April 2021
Resolution: All bilges have been cleared from oil/water residue.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 15 April 2021
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. Collision bulkhead is not watertight, water is passing through IWO the bilge line penetration in the bulkhead.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 28 April 2021
Resolution: Water tight bulkheads have been sealed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 April 2021
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 electrical equipment and systems. Generator had excessive oil & soot buildup, and must be cleaned and serviced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 April 2021
Resolution: The generator and surrounding area has been cleaned.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 April 2021
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector may require that a man overboard drill be held under simulated emergency conditions. Man overboard drill was not conducted due to numerous fire hazards discovered onboard the vessel.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 May 2021
Resolution: MOB was satisfactorily conducted.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 15 April 2021
Resolved
A power driven fire pump must be fitted with a pressure gauge. Pressure gauge for fire system was inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 May 2021
Resolution: New pressure gauge was installed on the pump, and was in working order.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 15 April 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. Vessel's DAPI program is not active.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 May 2021
Resolution: Confirmed up-to-date DAPI program is active onboard the vessel, with appropriate members of crew.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 15 April 2021
Resolved
On exposed hazard such as gears or rotating machinery must be properly protected by a cover, guard or rail. Cowling on the port main engine is broken.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 April 2021
Resolution: The cowling has been secured properly on the port MDE.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 15 April 2021
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Forepeak hatch is not watertight, allowing water ingress into the space.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 4 May 2021
Resolution: Hatch has been fixed, no light can be seen through the hatch closure when closed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 15 April 2021
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the international and inland navigation rules. Vessel's all around white navigation light (Anchor Light) is broken off the bracket.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 April 2021
Resolution: The nav light has been repaired.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Other (MARPOL Annex IV)
Issued 15 April 2021
Resolved
A vessel with installed toilet facilities must have a marine sanitation device that complies with 33 CFR part 159. The discharge line on the vessel's installed MSD is dry-rotted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 4 May 2021
Resolution: MSD hose has been replaced with new one.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Vessel hydraulic steering system system is leaking. Repair or replace rams or seals.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 10 May 2019
Resolution: Hydraulic system has been repaired.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Vessel Owner shall instruct each crewmember of their duties, emergency drills. and vessel familiarization.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 10 May 2019
Resolution: Vessel training has been performed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Vessel Captain shall provide testing report of all portable & fixed extinquishers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 10 May 2019
Resolution: Report has been provided.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Mulitiple deck hatches are not watertight. Make hatches water tight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 10 May 2019
Resolution: Hatches have been repaired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Vessel bilge system system was not functioning as designed. Troubleshoot system, re-test with CG.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 702 - Prior to embarking on international voyage
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 10 May 2019
Resolution: Bilge system has been repaired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Vessel port side F/O supply tank is leaking , repair or replace fuel piping.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 10 May 2019
Resolution: F/O leak has been fixed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo & other hatchways
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Engineroom hatch has no securing device or locking pin to prevent injury. Install a mechanism to prevent injury.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 10 May 2019
Resolution: Engine room hatch has been secured.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Vessel engine room bilge needs to be cleaned. Remove oil water and oil residue from engine room bilge.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 10 May 2019
Resolution: Bilge has been cleaned
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
All lifejackets on upper deck shall be removed stowage, cleaned & Inspected by crew.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 10 May 2019
Resolution: All life jackets have been removed and cleaned.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 August 2018
Resolved
Remove wingnuts from battery terminals and install permanent type connectors IAW 46 CFR 183.350(d).
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 August 2018
Resolved 14 August 2018
Resolution: Vessel removed wing nuts and installed regular nuts on batteries.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 8 August 2018
Resolved
Label locations of remote fuel shutoff stations near benches on wall IAW 46 CFR 185.608.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 August 2018
Resolved 14 August 2018
Resolution: Vessel relabeled located of fuel oil shut offs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 8 August 2018
Resolved
The vessels electrical power generator is inoperable. Prove proper operation prior to the carriage of passengers IAW 46 CFR 183.310.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 August 2018
Resolution: Faulty impeller on the water pump was replaced. Generator operated properly under load for several minutes.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 8 August 2018
Resolved
Vessel name markings on life float paddles were faded. Clearly mark or paint each life float paddle IAW 46 CFR 185.604(g).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 August 2018
Resolved 14 August 2018
Resolution: Vessel relabeled lifefloats with the vessel's name.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Vessel's starboard running light bracket was found damaged. Repair or replace.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2017
Resolved 12 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel repaired the starboard navigation light bracket.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Platform
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Lifefloats did not have wood or other material separating them from the vessel's hull to prevent sticking. Provide something to separate the lifefloat from the deck.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2017
Resolved 12 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel provided wood between the pilothouse and the lifefloat.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Vessel does not have a FCC Safety Radio Certificate. Vessel restricted to 1,0000ft from shore.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2017
Resolved 12 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel provided a newly updated FCC Safety radio certificate.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Vessel's battery boxes had water in them. Remove water and making boxes weather tight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2017
Resolved 12 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel cleaned out the battery boxes and made them weathertight.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Lifebuoy does not have a lifeline attached. Provide a lifeline.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2017
Resolved 12 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel provided a lifeline to the port side lifebuoy.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Bilge suction in lazarette does not take suction. Repair or replace prior to taking passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 May 2017
Resolved 12 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel was able to demonstrate the bilge system specifically the lazarette suction line.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 13 September 2016
Resolved
Vessel has not been completing man overboard and fire drills. There is no proof within the log book of logging them. Vessel shall complete drills prior to taking passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2016
Resolved 8 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel completed drills.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 13 September 2016
Resolved
A 6" long crack was found on the portside bulwark forward near the bow near the handrail. Vessel shall grind/"v" out and reweld.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 October 2016
Resolved 8 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel make permanent repairs.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 13 September 2016
Resolved
All waterlights for the lifesaving appliances that were found on board the vessel had expired batteries in them. Vessel shall provide unexpired waterlights batteries and is restricted to daytime operations only.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2016
Resolved 8 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel provided new batteries to all waterlights.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 13 September 2016
Resolved
03 lifefloats onboard the vessel are not serviceable and need to be replaced. Vessel shall provide new or adequate replacements prior to taking passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2016
Resolved 8 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel replaced it's lifefloats with 03 replacement lifefloats. Each lifefloat are 22 persons a piece.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 13 September 2016
Resolved
A crack was found about 6" long on the starboard side forward where the sideshell meets the deck plate. Vessel shall grind/"v" out and then reweld prior to taking passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2016
Resolved 8 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel repaired crack.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage
Issued 13 September 2016
Resolved
Lifejacket stowage on the main deck aft in the cabin area does not clearly convey where the child and adult size lifejackets are located. Vessel shall relabeled the area where the lifejackets are located.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 October 2016
Resolved 8 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel separated the child and adult lifejackets.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Outlet Box
Issued 13 September 2016
Resolved
Electrical outlets found in the galley need to be replaced. Vessel shall repair or replace outlets.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 October 2016
Resolved 8 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel repaired outlet box iwo galley.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve, Control
Issued 13 September 2016
Resolved
The fuel valves located on the supply line of both storage feed tanks were found leaking. Vessel shall repair or replace.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 October 2016
Resolved 8 May 2017
Resolution: The fuel supply valves were repaired and do not leak.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Material
Issued 13 September 2016
Resolved
The bracket holding the fire main pump is broken. Vessel shall repair or replace the bracket prior to taking passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2016
Resolved 8 May 2017
Resolution: The main fire pump bracket was repaired.
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Sensor
Issued 13 September 2016
Resolved
The electrical sensor for the water temp on the port main diesel engine does not work. Vessel shall repair or replace the sensor.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 October 2016
Resolved 8 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel repaired sensor. Op tested was completed on the engine to ensure it was repaired.
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Handrails/Handholds
Issued 14 January 2016
Resolved
Stbd side rub rails have cracked welds in multpile areas. Weld rails.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 April 2016
Resolution: Rub rails have been welded.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hydrants › Condition
Issued 14 January 2016
Resolved
Port side bilge piping for bilge pump/fire pump is wasted. Replace piping
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 April 2016
Resolution: Piping has been repaired satisfactory.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 14 January 2016
Resolved
Repiar port engine intake hose. Install new hose
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 April 2016
Resolution: New hose has been installed.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Block
Issued 14 January 2016
Resolved
Engine bracket for cooling line on stbd side is missing. Insatll bracket
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 April 2016
Resolution: Bracket has been replaced with a new bracket.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose
Issued 14 January 2016
Resolved
Steering gear hydrauilic fittings are leaking. Replace in kind
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 April 2016
Resolution: Hydraulic fittings have been cleaned up and secured properly.