Records from 2012 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 14 May 2026.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 15 May 2025
Resolved
Individual power pumps used for separate spaces are to be controlled from a central control point and must have a light or other visual means at the control point to indicate operation. Visual means a operating station could not be demonstrated.
46CFR182.520(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2025
Resolved 29 May 2025
Resolution: Received photo evidence and phone conversation
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 15 May 2025
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas, or that operates beyond three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes, must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. Hydrostatic release was expired. Vessel limited to < 1nm from shore.
46CFR180.64
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2025
Resolved 29 May 2025
Resolution: Received photo evidence and phone conversation
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 15 May 2025
Resolved
Six hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.121; and Six hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. Vessel limited to 30 minutes away from dock.
46CFR180.68(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2025
Resolved 29 May 2025
Resolution: Received photo evidence and phone conversation
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
Each flare carried to meet this section must be stowed in one of the following: A portable watertight container marked as required by § 185.614 of this chapter, carried at the operating station. Portable watertight containers for distress flares and smoke signals shall be of a bright color, and containers shall be clearly marked in legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches) high: “DISTRESS SIGNALS”. Container was not labeled as required.
46CFR180.68
46CFR185.614
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2025
Resolved 29 May 2025
Resolution: Received photo evidence and phone conversation
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI. Alcohol test devices were expired.
46CFR4.06-15
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2025
Resolved 29 May 2025
Resolution: Received photo evidence and phone conversation
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 16 May 2024
Resolved
A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have a means to reset devices used to automatically shut down ventilation systems and engines.
Vessel reset device was not working to allow engine reset.
46 CFR 182.530(c)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: Verified Fireboy shutdown switch properly working as indicated.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 16 May 2024
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces:(1) A space with a through-hull fitting below the deepest load waterline, such as a lazarette;(2) A machinery space bilge, bilge well, shaft alley bilge, or other spaces subject to flooding from sea water piping within the space; and (3) A space with a non-watertight closure, such as a space with a non-watertight hatch on the main deck.
High Water float switches were inoperable in engine and mid deck spaces.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: Verified via video that HW working as required.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 16 May 2024
Resolved
A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating.
Automatic float switch in engine space was inoperable.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: Verified proper operation of Bilge indicator.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 16 May 2024
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility as applicable must conduct the following inspections and tests:(1) Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10.
Vessel Fire servicing was not serviced within the past 12 months.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 June 2024
Resolved 4 June 2024
Resolution: Received photo proof of Fire Extinguisher servicing
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 16 May 2024
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas, or that operates beyond three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes, must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate.
Vessel EPIRD Hydrostatic Release Unit was expired.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 June 2024
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: Verified new HRU for EPIRB Purchased.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 16 May 2024
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 June 2024
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: Veriofied updated pubs placed on vessel
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 16 May 2024
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked “First-Aid Kit”. A first-aid kit must be easily visible and readily available to the crew.
Vessel First Aid kit items were expired.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 June 2024
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: Verified new First Aid Kit placed on vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 16 May 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 Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80.
The Call Sign for the vessel on the FCC Safety Radio Certificate did not match the Call Sign on the FCC Station License and EPIRB.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 June 2024
Resolved 22 May 2024
Resolution: Verified corrected FCC Safety Cert onboard
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have the following equipment at the operating station...a means to reset devices used to automatically shut down ventilation systems and engines.
MI discovered inoperable override device.
46 CFR 181.420(b)(3)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 3 February 2022
Resolved 7 March 2022
Resolution: MI verified proper operation of override device.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas must have on board a FCC Type accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate.
MI discovered EPIRB battery and hydrostatic release were both expired.
Vessel shall not operate beyond the demarcation line until battery and hydrostatic release are replaced.
46 CFR 180.64
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 February 2022
Resolved 18 February 2022
Resolution: Vessel has new EPIRB and hydrostatic release. Representative sent photos of items and registration paperwork.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it is limited to daytime operation. Each floating waterlight must be approved IAW 46CFR161.010 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant.
MI discovered waterlight battery was not approved within manufacture's guidelines and holder for waterlight was missing and temporarily bungee tied to the starboard side rail.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(1)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 February 2022
Resolved 18 February 2022
Resolution: Vessel provided pictures of their new waterlight w/ bracket.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
Repairs or alterations that affect the safety of the vessel include structural members.
MI discovered cracked weld in vessel's inflation arch used for parasail operations.
Provide repair proposal.
46 CFR 176.700(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 February 2022
Resolved 18 February 2022
Resolution: Vessel re-welded the inflation arch.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
Twist-on type connectors may not be used for making joints in cables, facilitating a conductor splice, or extending the length of a circuit.
MI discovered twist-on type connector used for anchor light.
46 CFR 183.340(i)(2)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 February 2022
Resolved 18 February 2022
Resolution: Received photo from vessel representative of new connectors IAW regulation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation.
MI discovered remote fuel shutoff valves were not labeled.
46 CFR 185.608
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 March 2022
Resolved 18 February 2022
Resolution: Vessel properly marked the emergency fuel stops.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
Each floating waterlight installed after March 11, 1997, on a vessel carrying only one ring buoy, must be attached to the lanyard with a corrosion resistant clip.
MI discovered the waterlight was missing the corrosion resistant clip.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(3)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 February 2022
Resolved 18 February 2022
Resolution: Vessel added a corrosion resistant clip to the lanyard of the ring light.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions.
MI discovered vessel's emergency instructions were not posted at the operating station.
46 CFR 185.510(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 March 2022
Resolved 18 February 2022
Resolution: Vessel mounted emergency instructions.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
The master of the vessel shall ensure that each EPIRB in an inflatable liferaft, must be tested monthly, using the integrated test circuit and output indicator, to determine that it is operative.
MI discovered vessel operator had no records of EPIRB testing.
46 CFR 185.728(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 March 2022
Resolved 28 February 2022
Resolution: O/O provided photograph via e-mail of monthly EPIRB testing log.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Fitness for duty - intoxication
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
Alcohol testing must be conducted on each individual engaged or employed on board the vessel who is directly involved in the SMI.
MI discovered that vessel is missing alcohol testing equipment.
46 CFR 185.212 & 46 CFR 4.06-3(a)(1)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 March 2022
Resolved 18 February 2022
Resolution: O/O provided photograph of alcohol testing purchase receipt.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
The stability letter must be provided with a stability letter, the stability letter must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, at the operation station of the vessel.
Vessel did not have original stability letter posted.
46 CFR 176.306
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 March 2022
Resolved 18 February 2022
Resolution: Vessel has their stability letter posted.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Placards
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
A ship, except a ship of less than 26 feet in length, must have a placard of at least 5 by 8 inches, made of durable material fixed in a conspicuous place in each machinery space, or at the bilge and ballast pump control station.
MI discovered vessel was missing Discharge of Oil Prohibited placard.
33 CFR 155.450(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 March 2022
Resolved 18 February 2022
Resolution: Vessel representative provided photo of oil and waste placards posted onboard.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 21 October 2021
Resolved
To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection, you must complete your annual inspection within the periods specified in 176.500(b)(1) [annual inspection within 3 months before or after each anniversary date] and your Certificate of Inspection must be endorsed. Vessel is outside of three month window for Inspection and is not permitted to operate until annual inspection has been completed.
46CFR176.502
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 March 2022
Resolution: Conducted annual/NTZ inspection in Sec. St. [name withheld].
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Survey report file
Issued 17 June 2021
Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to saltwater more than three months in any 12 months period since the last examination must undergo a drydock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. Vessel last drydock examination was on 31MAY2019 and it was due for an inspection on 31MAY2021.
46 CFR 176.600
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 24 June 2021
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Completed credit dry dock and structural exam.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
Each EAP must include education and training on drug use for crew members and employer's supervisory personnel. Receive training on EAP.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 February 2021
Resolved 10 February 2021
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
Emergency instruction placard containing the following will satisfy...Provide placard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 February 2021
Resolved 10 February 2021
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation/maintenance
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
Provide emergency broadcast placard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 February 2021
Resolved 10 February 2021
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
Replace all around white light. Restricted to daylight ops.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 February 2021
Resolved 10 February 2021
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 23 May 2019
Resolved
Prove proper operation of High Level Bilge Alarms in forward & engine compartments. Additionally, securely mount all float switched for all high level alarms & bilge pumps.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2019
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 23 May 2019
Resolved
Renew expired EPIRB hydrostatic release. Vessel resticted to operation within Ocean City Inlet until corrected.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 May 2019
Resolution: Renewed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 May 2019
Resolved
Provide vessel name on Life Ring Buoy. Provide detachable metal clip on LRB water light lanyard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 June 2019
Resolved 24 May 2019
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 May 2019
Resolved
Provide proof of enrolment in an approved drug testing program.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2019
Lifesaving › Visual Distress Signals (General) › Quantity
Issued 18 June 2018
Resolved
Vessel requires 8 additional VDS. Provide 8 additional hand red flares or orange smoke signals.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 June 2018
Resolved 18 June 2018
Resolution: Corrected prior to completion of inspection.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 12 August 2016
Resolved
Prove proper operation of diesel engine shutdown device on pre-engineered extinguishing system..
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 August 2016
Resolved 13 August 2016
Resolution: Corrected.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 12 August 2016
Resolved
Renew expired EPIRB battery.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 August 2016
Resolved 13 August 2016
Resolution: Renewed EPIRB.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 12 August 2016
Resolved
Provide valid FCC Radio Safety Certificate. Vessel restricted to not more than 1000 ft from shore until provided.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 August 2016
Resolved 13 August 2016
Resolution: Renewed certificate.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 12 August 2016
Resolved
Prove proper operation of E/R bilge alarm.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 August 2016
Resolved 13 August 2016
Resolution: Renewed float switch.
Communications › Audible Communications › Horn/Whistle
Issued 12 August 2016
Resolved
Provide functioning sound device.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 August 2016
Resolved 13 August 2016
Resolution: Provided air horn.