Records from 2004 to 2025. Most recent: operational control imposed, 25 February 2025.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
The fuel shut off valve must be operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed. MI observed fuel shut off cable in STBD void space seized and unable to close.
46 CFR 143.260 (d)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 February 2025
Resolution: Operator repaired seized fuel shut offs and demonstrated satisfactory actuation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
Vessels must have an interconnected fire detection system installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces. MI observed fire detection system were not integrated as intended.
46 CFR 181.405 (c)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 25 February 2025
Resolution: Operator repaired interconnected fire detection system to the satisfaction of the MI.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
Battery installation must be located in a locker, room or enclosed box solely dedicated to the storage of batteries. MI observed batteries missing box covers.
46 CFR 183.354 (a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 April 2025
Resolution: MI determined batteries installed in safe location, away from potential water intrusion.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) only on a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying not more than 49 passengers, other than a ferry, provided that: (7) A positive shutoff valve is installed at the hull penetration. Positive shut off valve was found seized, operator was able to free it during inspection.
46 CFR 179.350(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 24 February 2025
Resolution: Operator demonstrated satisfactory actuation of bilge valve.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Operational Limitations for Passenger ships
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
A vessel must carry six hand red flares and six orange
smoke flares or 12 red hand flares. MI observed 4 expired hand red flares.
46 CFR 180.68 (a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 24 February 2025
Resolution: Operator replaced expired flares.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
A first-aid kit may be considered acceptable if it meets all of the requirements of ISO 18813:2006(E) paragraph 4.12. First aid kit medications expired.
46 CFR 199.175 (b) (10) (i)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 24 February 2025
Resolution: Operator replaced expired medications.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 26 March 2024
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels who: Occupy a position, or perform the duties and functions of a position, required by the vessel's Certificate of Inspection; The captain of the vessel was not listed under the members required for chemical testing.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 April 2024
Resolved 28 March 2024
Resolution: Vessel representative sent satisfactory evidence that the captain was included on the chemical testing list.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 26 March 2024
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements
for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating
Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, including the
requirements for a station license and installation
certificates to be issued by the FCC, as set forth in 47
CFR part 80. The vessel did not have its MMSI number
programmed into the MF-DSC and VHF-DSC radio.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 April 2024
Resolved 28 March 2024
Resolution: Vessel sent satisfactory evidence that their MMSI number was programmed into both of their radios.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 26 March 2024
Resolved
Unless other means are provided to ensure that a potential waste receptacle fire would be limited to the receptacle, waste receptacles must be constructed of noncombustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. The vessel did not have trash cans on board made out of noncombustible material.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 April 2024
Resolved 8 April 2024
Resolution: Vessel rep sent satisfactory photo of metallic trashcan on board.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 26 March 2024
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: U.S. Coast Pilot or
similar publication. The Coast Pilot was out-dated and
needs to be replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 April 2024
Resolved 31 March 2024
Resolution: Vessel rep sent photos of new coast pilot on board.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 26 March 2024
Resolved
Except on a vessel limited to daytime operations, the
compass must be illuminated. The magnetic compass did
not illuminate.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 April 2024
Resolved 31 March 2024
Resolution: Vessel rep sent satisfactory photo showing new magnetic compass light.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 26 March 2024
Resolved
The equipment required for lifefloats and buoyant apparatus must meet the following specifications: Each paddle must be of at least 1,220 millimeters (4 feet) in length, lashed to the life float to which it belongs and buoyant. The paddles were not lashed to the life floats.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 April 2024
Resolved 26 March 2024
Resolution: Deficinciey was rectified during the inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 26 March 2024
Resolved
The name of the vessel must be marked or painted in
clearly legible letters on each life float paddle. The
vessel name was not on each paddle.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 April 2024
Resolved 26 March 2024
Resolution: Deficiency was rectified on the spot.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 25 May 2023
Resolved
The provisions of Part III of Title III of the Communication Act require US vessels which transport more than six passengers for hire, while being navigated on any tidewater, to carry a radiotelephone installation. Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician once every five years. Vessel's Safety Radiotelephony Certificate has the incorrect call sign and must be updated.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 June 2023
Resolved 8 June 2023
Resolution: Received satisfactory photograph of safety radiotelephony certificate.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 25 May 2023
Resolved
A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit: Sidelights. Port side light was made operational during inspection.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 25 May 2023
Resolution: Port side light made operational during inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 25 May 2023
Resolved
Separation of machinery and fuel tank spaces from accommodation spaces. Machinery and fuel tank spaces must be separated from accommodation spaces by boundaries that prevent the passage of vapors. Penetration in starboard engine room bulkhead made vapor tight during inspection.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 25 May 2023
Resolution: Penetration in starboard engine room bulkhead made vapor tight during inspection.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Galley, handlingroom (maintenance)
Issued 18 May 2022
Resolved
All griddles, broilers, and deep fat fryers must be fitted with a grease extraction hood in compliance with 181.425. Vessel has installed broiler with no grease extraction hood. An additional 30 days has been added to meet the requirements of the grease hood extraction pending OCMI's determination on your request for reconsideration dated 08 MAY 2022. Vessel is required to lockout/tagout equipment unitl decision is made by the OCMI.
46 CFR 181.405(b)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 June 2022
Resolved 25 May 2023
Resolution: Griddle removed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 4 May 2022
Resolved
A person may not employ or engage an individual in a position required to hold an MMC unless that individual maintains a current medical certificate. Master was unable to provide a copy of his medical certificate.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 May 2022
Resolved 10 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel Rep sent photo from CG NMC stating they received request and will be mailed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 4 May 2022
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight, except that the following hatches may be weathertight: (1) A hatch on a watertight trunk that extends at least 305 millimeters (12 inches) above the weather deck. Vessels engine rooms have 4' vents which are only 3" off the deck and have no means to make them water or weather tight.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 May 2022
Resolved 19 May 2022
Resolution: Vents were replaced to meet the requirement. Port vent is 12 1/2" off the deck and stbd vent is 13 3/4" off the deck. Both vent openings have a cap to make watertight.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 4 May 2022
Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Spring clips or other temporary type clamps are prohibited. Vessel found with wing-nut type connectors on battery leads.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 18 May 2022
Resolved 4 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel's rep replaced wing nuts with permanent nuts the battery terminal connections.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 4 May 2022
Resolved
Machinery and fuel tank spaces must be separated from accommodation spaces by boundaries that prevent the passage of vapors. Two 8"x3" holes were cut into the engine room compartments from the passenger cabin.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 May 2022
Resolved 19 May 2022
Resolution: Holes were made vapor tight.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 4 May 2022
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation ertificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. The vessel's FCC Station License and Safety Certificate have the incorrect vessel name.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 May 2022
Resolved 10 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel Rep emailed photograph of FCC Station License with Vessel Name.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 4 May 2022
Resolved
The number of penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be minimized. A penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be as high and as far inboard in the bulkhead as practicable, and made watertight. The vessels engine room and fwd tank space bulkheads have multiple penetrations that are not watertight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 May 2022
Resolved 19 May 2022
Resolution: The vessels engine room and fwd tank space bulkheads penetrations were made watertight.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Galley, handlingroom (maintenance)
Issued 4 May 2022
Resolved
All griddles, broilers, and deep fat fryers must be fitted with a grease extraction hood in compliance with § 181.425. Vessel has an installed broiler with no grease extraction hood.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 May 2022
Resolved 25 May 2023
Resolution: Griddle removed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 May 2022
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) only on a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying not more than 49 passengers, other than a ferry, provided that: (1) The pump is listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113. The vessel's bilge pumps are not UL1113 listed.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 May 2022
Resolved 19 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel's rep replaced bilge pumps with UL 1113 bilge pumps. Operational test satisfactory.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 April 2021
Resolved
Alterations to the hull, machinery or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] include those affecting stability. Owner did not notify Cognizant OCMI that alterations were being made and added generator without proper approval.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 April 2021
Resolved 11 May 2021
Resolution: Received email from MSC stating that the weight change falls within MTN 04-95, therefore no further stability calculations will be required at this time.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 8 April 2021
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used with a positive shutoff valve that is installed at the hull penetration. MI observed in port and starboard engine room aft submersible bilge pump that was not able to close at the hull penetration to overboard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 April 2021
Resolved 15 April 2021
Resolution: Vessel rep e-mailed pictures to verify correct installation of metallic valve closure for bilge piping overboard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 8 April 2021
Resolved
Number of penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be minimized and made watertight. MI observed in the port generator room forward bulkhead cables were going through bulkhead that were not made watertight.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 April 2021
Resolved 15 April 2021
Resolution: Vessel rep e-mailed photos of corrective action to make watertight.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 8 April 2021
Resolved
Inspection of all accessible parts of exterior hull, interior hull and weather decks for certification. MI observed areas were holes are noted. Port mid section a screw was coming through and three holes noticed on forward port and starboard bow.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 April 2021
Resolved 16 April 2021
Resolution: Vessel rep emailed photos of corrective action and repairs to hull.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. Operator did not have FCC Station License or Safety Radiotelephony certificates on board.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 April 2020
Resolved 25 June 2020
Resolution: Received documentation from operator to clear FCC Station License & confirmed EPIRB box checked for Radiotelephony Certificate.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date:(1) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible;(2) U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication;(3) Coast Guard Light List;(4) Tide tables; and (5) Current tables, or a river current publication issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or a river authority. Operator did not have corrected and up to date charts, tide tables, coast pilot, and light list on board.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2020
Resolved 22 June 2020
Resolution: Attended vessel, verified updated chart onboard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by §181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (21/2 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words “FIRE BUCKET” must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Vessel was missing 02 required fire buckets.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 June 2020
Resolution: Attended vessel, verified three fire buckets were onboard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 21 April 2020
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 inspections of machinery, fuel, and piping systems, including the following:
(a) Operation of the main propulsion machinery both ahead and astern. Port and Starboard engines required charging the batteries prior to starting for inspection.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 June 2020
Resolution: Attended vessel, port and starboard engines started immediately.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
EAP training program: An EAP training program must be conducted for the employer's crewmembers and supervisory personnel. The training program must include at least the following elements: the effects and consequences of drug and alcohol use on personal health, safety, and work environment; the manifestations and behavioral cues that may indicate drug and alcohol use and abuse; and documentation of training given to crewmembers and the employer's supervisory personnel. Supervisory personnel must receive at least 60 minutes of training. Vessel owner is not providing an Employee Assistance Program for crew members and has not demonstrated receiving 60 minutes of training.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2020
Resolved 14 August 2020
Resolution: Verified through electronic documentation supplied by owner.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
Employers must maintain records of chemical tests as provided in 49 CFR 40.333 and must make these records available to Coast Guard officials upon request. Operator did not maintain records of chemical testing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2020
Resolved 22 January 2021
Resolution: Verified all DAPI records were properly stored and available, as required.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
The float-free link required by §180.130(a)(1) must be of proper strength for the size of the life float or buoyant apparatus as indicated on its identification tag. Vessel is required to have a tag on the float free link to verify it is the proper strength and size for the life float.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2020
Resolved 22 June 2020
Resolution: Attended vessel, verified new float free link was installed with tag.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicable. Vessel did not have any record of testing EPIRB.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2020
Resolved 25 June 2020
Resolution: Verified vessel crew started required monthly logging for EPIRB unit testing.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
Each disposable hydrostatic release unit must be marked with an expiration date of two years after the date on which the unit is installed. Hydrostatic release unit used for the float free EPIRB is not marked with an expiration date. Vessel is restricted to less than 3NM from shore.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2020
Resolved 22 June 2020
Resolution: Verified new hydrostatic release unit was installed and expiration date marked.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Operator did not have record of required quarterly man overboard drills being completed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2020
Resolved 14 August 2020
Resolution: Verified through electronic documentation supplied by owner.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
Fire fighting drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Operator did not have any record of fire fighting drills being completed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2020
Resolved 14 August 2020
Resolution: Verified through electronic documentation supplied by owner.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. If any of the equipment or records have not been properly maintained, a qualified servicing facility must perform the required inspections, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests. Fire extinguishers need to be serviced by a qualified servicing facility.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 June 2020
Resolution: Attended vessel, verified fire extinguishers were serviced by a qualified servicing facility.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: Automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space. Fireboy system would only allow the port engine to start in override position and would not allow it to start in the normal position.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 June 2020
Resolution: Attended vessel, verified test of fire suppression system for port and starboard main propulsion engines. Both systems tested satisfactorily.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to sop fuel flow when servicing accessories. Vessels Port Fuel shut off valve was seized and inoperable.
46 CFR 182.455(b)(4)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 27 May 2019
Resolved 9 May 2019
Resolution: Operator was able to install new fuel shut off valve line to the satisfaction of the MI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
Each disposable hydrostatic release unit must be marked with an expiration date of two years after the date on which the unit is installed. Vessels EPIRB was not marked with an expiration date. Vessel should show proof of installation date or replace hydrostatic release on EPIRB.
46 CFR 185.740(b).
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 May 2019
Resolved 17 June 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump provided that the pump is listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113. Vessels port and starboard lazarettes and starboard E/R bilge pumps were not of a UL approved type. Install UL approved submersible electric bilge pumps.
46 CFR 182.520(e)(1)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 May 2019
Resolved 8 August 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump provided that the pump is permanently mounted. Port Engineroom bilge was unsecured. Permanently mount/install bilge pump.
46 CFR 182.520(e)(3).
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 May 2019
Resolved 6 August 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. Vessels hoses from the starboard engine coolant system to the turbo were broken and unservicable. Replace coolant hoses from starboard engine to turbo.
46 CFR 182.100
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 May 2019
Resolved 11 May 2019
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. Port lazarette light fixture power cable is unsupported. Insall metal supports and properly secure wiring.
46 CFR 183.340(b)(4)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 May 2019
Resolved 6 August 2019
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
A hatch cover must be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss. Lazarette hatches were not properly secured. Install captive device on port and starboard lazarette hatches.
46 CFR 179.360(b)(1) and (2)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 May 2019
Resolved 6 August 2019
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Port and starboard lazarette hatch covers gasket was deteriorated. Replace gasket material on port and starboard lazarette hatch covers.
46 CFR 179.360(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 May 2019
Resolved 6 August 2019
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel. Vessel was missing broadcast placard on the bridge. Post emergency broadcast instructions on the bridge.
46 CFR 184.506
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 May 2019
Resolved 6 August 2019
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 9 May 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, U.S. Coast Pilot [name withheld] List, Tide Tables, and current tables. Vessel was missing all charts and nautical publications. Acquire all required charts and publications in accordance with 46 CFR 184.420.
46 CFR 182.420
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 May 2019
Resolved 6 August 2019
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
Except as noted in paragraph (c) of this section, stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet. Vessel was missing FCC station license. Renew and post up to date FCC station license.
47 CFR 80.13
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 May 2019
Resolved 11 May 2019
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
Except as noted in paragraph (c) of this section, stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet. Every vessel subject to Part III of title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection. Vessel missing FCC station license and inspection license. Post up to date requred FCC licenses.
47 CFR 80.13 & 47 CFR 80.903
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 May 2019
Resolved 11 May 2019
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 28 February 2017
Resolved
Provide vessel with adequate first aid kit that meets 46 CFR160.041 requirements. 46CFR184.710
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 March 2017
Resolved 24 March 2017
Resolution: Recieved pictures of new first aid kit
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Availability
Issued 28 February 2017
Resolved
Provide vessel with 3 (2 1/2 Gallon) fire buckets. 46CFR181.610
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 March 2017
Resolved 24 March 2017
Resolution: Recieved picture of new fire buckets