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13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 15 July 2026
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. STBD outboard engine raw water discharge rate not operating as designed. Vessel is restricted from operating until properly repaired.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 July 2026
Resolved 16 July 2026
Resolution: Owner repaired raw water discharge.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 15 July 2026
Resolved
For vessels other than those covered in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the name of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the port and starboard bow and the stern of the vessel. The hailing port of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern of the vessel. Vessel is missing the name on port and stbd bow.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 July 2026
Resolved 7 August 2026
Resolution: Name on the bow properly labeled.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 15 July 2026
Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. Portable extinguishers on board do not have the required brackets for mounting.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 July 2026
Resolved 7 August 2026
Resolution: Proper brackets purchased for extinguishers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 15 July 2026
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. Portable extinguishers on board have not received the required annual servicing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 July 2026
Resolved 16 July 2026
Resolution: Owner completed annual servicing.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 15 July 2026
Resolved
A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating. Port side bilge pump indicator light at the operating station not working.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 July 2026
Resolved 7 August 2026
Resolution: Port automatich bilge pump indicator light repaired.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 15 July 2026
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; Vessel paper charts are old and wasted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 July 2026
Resolved 7 August 2026
Resolution: New paper charts purchased.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 July 2026
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating water light, unless it is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating waterlight is required. Each floating water light must be approved in accordance with § 161.010 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.110. The floating water light is not secured with the correct bracket.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 July 2026
Resolved 16 July 2026
Resolution: Owner repaired the bracket for water light.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 July 2026
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. MI identified 01 life jacket that needs to be replaced. Vessel is restricted to carrying 37 passengers until replacing wasted life jacket.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 July 2026
Resolved 7 August 2026
Resolution: One new life jacket purchashed and labeled.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 9 July 2025
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 contents was expired and needs replacement.
46 CFR 184.710
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 August 2025
Resolved 16 July 2025
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil fuel tank protection
Issued 9 July 2025
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. Missing fuel shut offs label on the port outboard engine.
46 CFR 185.608
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 August 2025
Resolved 11 July 2025
Resolution: Recieved picture from vessel with the new label.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 9 July 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: (b) Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock; Vessel needs to cap off and secure the exposed wiring located in the port quarter space.
46 CFR 183.200 (b)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 August 2025
Resolved 11 July 2025
Resolution: Recieved pictures from the vessel with the wires capped off.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 9 July 2025
Resolved
Each rescue boat and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. The arrangement of the retroreflective material applied after March 11, 1996, must be as specified by IMO Resolution A.658(16). Ring life buoy retroreflective tape needs to be replaced.
46 CFR 185.604 (i)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 August 2025
Resolved 16 July 2025
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage
Issued 9 July 2025
Resolved
Waste receptacles. 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. Waste receptacles are made of combustible material and need to be replaced.
46 CFR 177.405 (f)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 August 2025
Resolved 22 July 2025
Resolution: Recieved pictures from the vessel with the new stainless steel trash bin in service on the vessel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 July 2022
Resolved
The materials and construction of fuel lines, including pipe, tube, and hose, must comply with the requirements of this paragraph. When used, flexible hose must meet the requirements of 182.720(e) of this part. Port and stbd flexible hoses are cracking, replace to ensure hoses meet the standard.
46 CFR 182.455
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 July 2022
Resolution: Photos received.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 July 2022
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines. Port and stbd fuel shutoff valve brackets are broken, limiting the ability to close the valve.
46 CFR 182.455(B)(4)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 July 2022
Resolution: Photos received.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 28 July 2022
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by 181.300 must have at least three 2.5 gallon buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI. Vessel was missing 02 fire buckets.
46 CFR 181.610
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 July 2022
Resolution: Photo received.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 28 July 2022
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible from the space being protected. The installation and location must be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Replace installation brackets for fire extinguishers.
46 CFR 181.520
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 August 2022
Resolved 10 August 2022
Resolution: Received photos of mounting brackets.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 28 July 2022
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. Repair masthead light and ensure it is installed at the required height.
46 CFR 183.420
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 July 2022
Resolution: Photo received.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 28 July 2022
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Repair stbd forward bow fiberglass to prevent future damage. Repair stbd ladder connections to ensure adequate strenght and watertightness.
46 CFR 177.100
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 August 2022
Resolved 29 August 2022
Resolution: Photos received.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 20 March 2022
Resolved
Employers must ensure that they and their crewmembers meet the requirements of this part. Vessel was boarded by Miami marine patrol and found Captain and deckhand were not enrolled in drug and alcohol program.
46CFR16.203(a)(1)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 March 2022
Resolution: IOs boarded vessel and conducted satisfactory DAPI audit.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 20 March 2022
Resolved
Except as noted in § 176.114 of this part, each vessel inspected and certificated under the provisions of this subchapter must, when any passengers are aboard during the tenure of the certificate, be in full compliance with the terms of the certificate. Vessel was boarded by Miami Marine patrol and found vessel not in compliance with Certificate of Compliance manning requirements.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 March 2022
Resolution: IOs boarded vessel and ocnfimed mariners were enrolled in companies DAPI program.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 8 September 2021
Resolved
Vessel must have an inspection of radio installation by a FCC-licensed technician once every five years. Safety Radiotelegraphy Certificate has not been issued for radio installation onboard. Vessel is restricted within 1000' of shore until certificate is issued.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 October 2021
Resolution: Owner sent copy of valid FCC Safety Radiotelegraphy Certificate.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 September 2021
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried onboard a vessel. 32 adult and 5 child life jackets are in serviceable condition. Passenger count is reduced to 30 with 2 crew members until serviceable life jackets are provided in accordance with the vessel’s COI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel owner had 10 new lifejackets that are satisfactory for service.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 8 September 2021
Resolved
Vessel must have a visual and audible alarm at the operating station to indicate high water level. Starboard visual and audible alarm is inoperable.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 September 2021
Resolved 10 September 2021
Resolution: Starboard bilge alarm is operable.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 8 September 2021
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. The vessel does not have a first aid kit on board.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 September 2021
Resolution: First aid kit has all contents required under 46 CCFR 160.041
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 8 September 2021
Resolved
Vessel must carry an approved floating waterlight attached to the life ring buoy with corrosion-resistant clip. Light is not approved under 161.010 not was it attached to buoy with clip. Operations limited to daytime.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 21 September 2021
Resolution: Owner submitted pictures of acceptable floating electric water light.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 8 September 2021
Resolved
Vessel must carry up-to-date charts for navigation, U.S. Coast Pilot [name withheld] List, Tide Tables, and current tables. Publications on board are outdated.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 September 2021
Resolution: Nautical publications are current and onboard.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 September 2021
Resolved
Abandon ship, man overboard, and firefighting drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. No drills had been conducted onboard since July 2020. Drills must be submitted to the CG for the next three months.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 November 2021
Resolution: Operator sent logs for September, October, and November via email.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
Immediately after addressing resultant safety concerns, the owner, agent, master, or person in charge shall notify the nearest Sector whenever a vessel is involved in a marine casualty consisting of an occurrence materially and adversely affecting the vessel’s fitness for service, including fire. Vessel's starboard engine failed OOA 09NOV19 and was removed from the vessel for maintenance. Engine Casualty was not reported and vessel has been operating with only the port side engine.
46 CFR 185.202 (a) (4)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 20 December 2019
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
There must be an individual holding an appropriate license as or a valid MMC with endorsement for each of
the following vessels: Every inspected small passenger
vessel. Acting Master on board holds an OUPV license.
46CFR15.805 (a) (4)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 20 December 2019
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI. In addition to removal of starboard engine, vessel added a table, sink, coolers, and cooking equipment. Additionally, the canopy is being used for storage of inflatable floats and other recreational equipment. All alterations were done without Coast Guard notification and greatly effect maneuverability and stability.
46 CFR 176.700
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 20 December 2019
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material so that all pages are visible, or in a conspicuous place on the vessel. Original COI was not on board during initial boarding and was kept off of the vessel.
46 CFR 176.302
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 December 2019
Resolution: Vessel now keeps the COI in a binder that stays on the vessel.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
When a vessel must be provided with a stability letter, the stability letter must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, so that all pages are visible. The stability letter was not on board.
46 CFR 176.306
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. The 03 extinguishers were not installed on approved mounts. Additionally, 01 extinguishers was spent and had not been recharged.
46 CFR 181.500(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts or large enough scale, U.S Coast Pilot or similar publication, Coast Guard Light List, Tide Tables,and Current Tables. Charts, tide tables, and light list have not been updated on board since 2012.
46 CFR 184.420
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 2.5 gallon buckets with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so that it could be easily available. The words 'FIRE BUCKET' must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Vessel did not have fire buckets on board.
46 CFR 181.610
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
All vessel must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigational Rules. Mast Head Light casing is broken off and it does not show the proper arc. Stern-light casing is broken and has wiring exposed.
46 CFR 183.420
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed. Key for port side engine had broken off in the ignition, vessel could not start by proper means.
46 CFR 182.200
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Galley, handlingroom (maintenance)
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
Cooking and heating equipment must be suitable for marine use. Vessel had portable open flame butane stove on board to be used during charters to cook food on deck. Stove was not properly secured to deck.
46 CFR 184.200
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Galley, handlingroom (maintenance)
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
The design, installation, and testing of each CNG system must meet ABYC-22, chapter six of NFPA 302, or other standards specified by the commandant. Storage and use of butane for unauthorized stove was not in compliance with any approved standards.
46 CFR 184.240 (b)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
Alcohol testing devices must be used according to the procedures specified by the manufacturer of the testing device. Alcohol testing kits found on board were expired and improperly stored to protect against excessive temperature changes as per manufacturer's instructions.
46 CFR 4.06-3 (a) (2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Marking of IMO number
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
For vessel with a square bow, the name and hailing port must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern. Hailing port and name had faded from hull and can not be read.
46 CFR 67.123 (b)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 December 2019
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Vessel improperly installed an entertainment system including speakers and lights connected by extension cords and zip tied to the vessel that created an electrical risk to passengers, vessel, and crew.
46 CFR 183.200
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Operating station has cables and wires installed that do not terminate properly.
46 CFR 183.200
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
All cable and wiring must be installed with metal supports not more than 24 inches apart, and in such a manner to avoid chaffing and other damage. The use of plastic tie wraps must be limited to bundling or retention of multiple cable installations. Cables and wires throughout the vessel and under the operating station used zip-ties for securing.
46 CFR 183.340 (b) (4)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Vessel requires 41 adult life jackets. Vessel had 39 adult life jackets on board with; 25 being serviceable, 12 unserviceable due to tears in material or straps, and 2 with non functioning clips.
46CFR180.71(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
A number of child size life jackets equal to at least 10% of the number of persons permitted on board must be provided. Vessel required a minimum of 5 child sized life jackets. Vessel had 2 serviceable child sized life jackets and 10 unserviceable child sized life jackets.
46CFR180.71(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 November 2019
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. Containers for life jackets were not labeled.
46CFR185.604(f)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so the child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets. Vessel had no indication of adult and child life jackets being stowed separately from each other or from the additional non approved life jackets normally used for swimmers and recreation.
46CFR180.78(a)(5)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 26 November 2019
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. Life jacket placard with donning instructions was worn by sun damage and does not show the full procedure for donning a life jacket.
46CFR185.516(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
(a) A vessel of more than 26 feet in length, but not more than 65 feet, must carry a minimum of one life buoy of not less than 24 inches in diameter.(c) At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline(d) A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating waterlight is required. Ring buoy available during inspection did not have retro reflective tape, a lifeline, or a floating waterlight attached to it.
46CFR180.70
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 December 2019
Resolution: Vessel now has 3 ring buoys, that meet the requirements of subchapter T and the Q spec. One ring buoy has a water light and line attached.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds, or rivers route must carry:
(1) Three hand red flare distress signals; and
(2) Three hand orange smoke distress signals.
Vessel did not have any distress signals.
46CFR180.68
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment carried on board a vessel but not required under this part, must be approved by the Commandant. EPIRB on board the vessel was expired and was zip tied to the vessel with the zip tie preventing the EPIRB from being float free.
46CFR180.25
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
In systems and applications where flexible hoses are permitted to be clamped: double hose clamping is required where practicable. Hose from fuel tank to filter on port side fuel tank was not double clamped.
46CFR182.410(d)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies that necessitate abandoning ship or the recovery of persons who have fallen overboard. No records of any MOB or abandon ship drills were available.
46CFR185.520(a)
46CFR185.520(f)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 December 2019
Resolution: master of the vessel now maintains a proper log for the vessel including all drills and crew duties and responsibilities.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient fire drills to make sure that each crew member is familiar with his or her duties in case of a fire. No records of any fire drills were available.
46CFR185.524(a)
46CFR185.524(d)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 December 2019
Resolution: records for drills are now being maintained for the vessel.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of GMDSS equipment
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station in accordance with Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must carry a radio operator: the radio operator must hold a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. Master of the vessel did not have a radio operator permit.
47CFR80.159(e)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 December 2019
Resolution: Master provided proof of his FCC radio operator permit which is valid.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
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 in accordance with § 80.59 once every five years.
Vessel had an expired FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate.
47CFR80.903
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage
Issued 26 November 2019
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 paragraph (b) of this section is on the ship and that each person handling garbage follows the plan.
Vessel did not have a garbage management plan available for inspection, master was unfamiliar if a plan existed.
33CFR151.57(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 November 2019
Resolved
The owner, charterer, master or managing operator shall instruct each crew member, upon first being employed and prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular vessel and at least once every three months, as to the duties that the crew member is expected to perform in an emergency. Master has no record of ever conducting drills since employed by the company.
46CFR185.420(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 December 2019
Resolution: procedures are now in place for the company to ensure that proper logs are being maintained for drills and that drills are being conducted in the proper intervals.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 26 November 2019
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.
High water bilge alarm starboard side was missing cover and did not give visible alarm.
46CFR182.530(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 November 2019
Resolved
The design construction, and stowage of portable tanks and related fuel lines and accessories must meet the requirements of ABYC H-25. Unauthorized portable red gas tank was found on the stern of the vessel.
46 CFR 182.458 (b)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 December 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 10 July 2019
Resolved
The vessel must have at least three 2 1/2 gallon buckets with an attached lanyard and the words "FIRE BUCKET" in contrasting color. Only two 5 gallon fire buckets were available for inspection. Add three fire buckets of appropriate size.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 11 July 2019
Resolution: 3 fire buckets of appropriate size and marked properly were available for inspection. All buckets had an appropriate lanyard attached.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 10 July 2019
Resolved
A bilge high level alarm indicator, both visual and audible, must be provided at the operating station. Replace both broken visual and audible alarms at the console.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 July 2019
Resolution: Both alarms were replaced and now operate visually and sound an audible alarm.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 5 July 2018
Resolved
Electrical for audio system is improperly installed (inverter with power strip/extension cords). Permanently install or remove. 46CFR 183.340.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 July 2018
Resolved 19 July 2018
Resolution: All cables removed
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 4 January 2018
Resolved
Grind and build up FRP on both hulls fwd. 46 CFR 176.610
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 February 2018
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 4 January 2018
Resolved
Repair laminate stbd lazzarette around piping. 46 CFR 176.610
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 February 2018
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Vessel Name/Home Port
Issued 4 January 2018
Resolved
Name of vessel must be marked on port and stbd bow. 46 CFR 67.123
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 January 2018
Resolved 27 February 2018
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Radio Officer
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Captain must have a radio operator permit. 47CFR-Part 80
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: Captain printed off an email showing that he had a valid permit
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Alcohol testing strips must be renewed. 46CFR16.260
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: The consortium sent the vessel new strips
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Replace or remove life buoy FWD (Only one lifebuoy is required on vessel). 46CFR180.70
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: A new lifebuoy was purchased
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › Certificate, CPR Course Completion
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
50% of crew must have CPR card/training. NVIC-1-91
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: Captain received his CPR card
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Update charts for AOR. 46CFR184.420
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: A new chart was purchased
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Quantity
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Get 2 more fire buckets. 46CFR181.610
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: New fire buckets were purchased
Engineering › Feedwater/Condensate Water System › Pump
Issued 22 May 2017
Resolved
Reapir fresh water pump to eliminate water leaking into the hull. 46CFR181.610
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: A new pump was installed
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 26 May 2016
Resolved
Provide servicing report for portable fire extinguishers 46 CFR 181.500.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 June 2016
Resolved 31 May 2016
Resolution: Verified that servicing was completed.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 26 May 2016
Resolved
Replace faded lifejacket donning placard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 June 2016
Resolved 31 May 2016
Resolution: Verified that new donning placard was onboard and installed in a conspicuous place.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Radio Officer
Issued 26 May 2016
Resolved
Provide radio operator permit.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: Verified proof of licensing.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Availability
Issued 26 May 2016
Resolved
Provide 03 2.5 gallon buckets marked "FIRE BUCKET."
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 June 2016
Resolved 13 June 2016
Resolution: verified thrid fire bucket was placed on the vessel.