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07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 3 December 2025
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. Portable fire extinguishers location create hazard to crew. Remount extinguishers to satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 181.520
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 December 2025
Resolution: Received photo of fire extinguishers relocated to a safer location.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 3 December 2025
Resolved
The following spaces must be equipped with a fixed gas fire extinguishing system, in compliance with § 181.410, or other fixed fire extinguishing system specifically approved by the Commandant, except as otherwise allowed by paragraph (b) of this section: A space containing a fuel tank for gasoline or any other fuel having a flash point of 43.3 °C (110 °F) or lower. Fixed gas fire extinguishing system is removed in required spaces for maintenance. Reinstall to satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 181.400(a)(5)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 December 2025
Resolution: Received photos of fixed gas fire extinguisher cylinders reinstalled.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 3 December 2025
Resolved
Procedures for checking the proper operation of a flammable vapor detection system must be posted at the primary operating station. No procedures posted at operating station. Post procedures to satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 182.480(b)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 December 2025
Resolution: Received photos posted procedures.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 3 December 2025
Resolved
A seat must be constructed to minimize injury and avoid trapping occupants. Bench seat for 2 passengers near stern not structurally sound. Repair seat to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector. Passengers allowed on board is reduced to 16 passengers until seat is repaired.
46 CFR 177.820
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 February 2026
Resolution: Seat was not repaired, amended COI to reflect max pax of 16 and required lifesaving to 18.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Damage control plan
Issued 3 December 2025
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. Emergency instructions not mounted at operating station. Mount emergency instructions to satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 185.510
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 December 2025
Resolved 12 December 2025
Resolution: Received photo of emergency instructions posted on vessel.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 3 December 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. No portable lights on board. Procure portable lights to satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 183.430
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 December 2025
Resolved 12 December 2025
Resolution: Received photo of portable lights on vessel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 3 December 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. First aid kit missing required 48 doses of analgesic medication. Procure 48 doses of analgesic medication and keep on board to satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 184.710
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 December 2025
Resolved 12 December 2025
Resolution: Received photos of medicine onboard.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 8 May 2025
Resolved
A vessel to which this subchapter applies may not be operated without having on board a valid U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection (COI). Vessel is overdue for COI Annual Inspection. Vessel is prohibited from carrying passengers until a satisfactory COI Inspection is completed.
46 CFR 176.100(a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 May 2025
Resolved 3 December 2025
Resolution: Issued COI
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 8 May 2024
Resolved
The freeing ports or scuppers on a well deck must be located to allow rapid clearing of water. One scupper had a tarp of its opening and the other scupper was modified that restricted the flow of water.
46CFR178.430 (c)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 May 2024
Resolution: Witnessed the removal of the tarp and scupper openings are back to the approved opening.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 8 May 2024
Resolved
For fixed fire-gas fire extinguishing systems, inspection and test required... The owner or operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing. Vessels fire boy and fire extinguishers have not been serviced.
46cfr176.810 (b)(2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 May 2024
Resolution: O/O provided acceptable documentation that the fire system has been serviced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 8 May 2024
Resolved
An exhaust blower may not be installed in a duct. The vessel has an approved speciial consideration for a Seachoice 41851 in-line bilge blower to be used as the exhaust blower. VSL installed a new blower that is not approved.
46cfr182.460 (c)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 May 2024
Resolution: O/O sent photos of aproved blower installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 8 May 2024
Resolved
A duct must be of rigid permanent construction, which does not allow any appreciable vapor flow except through normal openings. The duct is torn and wasted away.
46CFR182.460 (h)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 May 2024
Resolution: O/O provided appropriate evidence (Photos) of new duct.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 17 January 2024
Resolved
In determining the total number of persons, the OCMI may consider the total weight of passengers, crew, and variable loads; stability restrictions and subdivision requirements of the vessel. The vessel's stability letter does not allow for passengers on the upper deck. Seating is installed on top of the canopy of the vessel (upper deck). Vessel shall remove seating or redo stability test with test weight accounted for on the canopy.
46 CFR 176.112
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 February 2024
Resolved 23 April 2024
Resolution: MI attended the vessel in Haleiwa and verified the seating was removed and no longer on the vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Child size life jackets equal to 10% of the number of persons permitted on board must be provided. Vessel is restricted from operations until 20 adult sized life jackets and 2 child size life jackets are provided and in serviceable condition.
46 CFR 180.71
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 May 2023
Resolution: All life jackets were replaced.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 27 April 2022
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. Masthead light is extinguished.
46 CFR 183.420
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 May 2022
Resolution: Cleared. Photo uploaded.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 8 March 2021
Resolved
Stability information (stability details indicated on the Certificate of Inspection, a stability letter, or a stability booklet), is required on certain vessels by paragraphs (a) (b) (c) or (d) of this section. Vessel did not have stability letter onboard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 April 2021
Resolved 31 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel in possession of stability letter.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 8 March 2021
Resolved
The person in command of a documented vessel must have on board that vessel the original Certificate of Documentation currently in effect for that vessel. Vessel's state registration was expired.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 April 2021
Resolved 11 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel operator provided current registration.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 8 March 2021
Resolved
The following spaces must be equipped with a fixed gas fire extinguishing system in compliance with 181.410: A space containing propulsion machinery. No service reports were provided. Provide a certified technician service report to the attending USCG marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 April 2021
Resolved 31 March 2021
Resolution: Servicing provided.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 8 March 2021
Resolved
A means to reset devices used to automatically shut down ventilation systems and engines. Aft Fireboy fixed system does not secure ventilation to the space. Ensure when fireboy activates, ventilation is secured along
with engines.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 April 2021
Resolved 31 March 2021
Resolution: Operates as intended.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 8 March 2021
Resolved
Provision shall be made by means of plugs, covers, etc. to permit admission of air into the space. Plugs for exhaust are missing allowing passage of air, reducing fireboy effectiveness. Provide plugs for aft exhaust ports.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 April 2021
Resolved 31 March 2021
Resolution: Plugs sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 8 March 2021
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by 181.300 must have at least three 2 1/2 gallon buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI. The vessel's fire buckets were missing lanyards. Drill holes to 2 1/2 gallon buckets and attach lanyard that reaches water when on bow.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 April 2021
Resolved 31 March 2021
Resolution: Buckets sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 March 2021
Resolved
Vessel required to have one 20" or 24" ring lifebuoy fitted with 60' lifeline and floating water light attached with a corrosion resistant clip to allow quick disconnect. Ring lifebouy did not have waterlight attached. Provide proper arrangement of ring lifebuoy, lifeline, corrosion resistant clip, and waterlight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 April 2021
Resolved 31 March 2021
Resolution: Lifebuoy sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 March 2021
Resolved
Each life jacket and ring buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Current name on lifebuoy does not match the name of the
vessel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 April 2021
Resolved 31 March 2021
Resolution: Ring buoy sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 8 March 2021
Resolved
Exhaust blower switches must be of the type interlocked with the starting switch and the ignition switch so that the blowers are started before the engine starter motor circuit or the engine ignition is energized. Verify blower interlock.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 April 2021
Resolved 7 April 2021
Resolution: Vessel sucessfully demonstrated ventilation interlocked with engine start up.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 15 January 2020
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Several of vessels medications expired.
46 CFR 184.710
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 February 2020
Resolution: Purchased entire new first aid kit.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 15 January 2020
Resolved
All fuel tanks must be electrically bonded to a common ground. Grounding wire for fuel tank vent is corroded.
46 CFR 182.440(b)(4)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel renewed grounding wire.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 January 2020
Resolved
Battery installations must be mounted too protect against shifting of the vessel and free from exposure to water splash or spray. Vessel's battery covers not installed.
46 CFR 183.350 (b)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel installed batter covers.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 15 January 2020
Resolved
Vessels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation meeting the requirements of § 80.1101(c)(2). VHF radio missing MMSI and LAT/LONG for DSC operation.
47 CFR 80.905
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel wired GPS to radio and demonstrated MMSI & GPS.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 15 January 2020
Resolved
A portable hand bilge pump must be: provided with suitable suction hose capable of reaching the bilge of each watertight compartment and discharging overboard. Bilge pump discharge hose not sufficient in length.
46 CFR 182.520 (b)(2)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel purchased new portable bilge pump with adequate hose length.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 15 January 2020
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by 181.300 must have at least three 2 1/2 gallon buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI. Vessel only had one fire bucket. Provide two more and label.
46 CFR 181.610
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel bought two more firebuckets, labeled them, and attached lanyard.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 January 2020
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel. Vessels does not have alcohol test strips.
46 CFR 4.06-15
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel bought and provided alcohol test strips.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 January 2020
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Vessel had 03 life jackets not serviceable and numerous requiring new retro-reflective tape.
46 CFR 180.71
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel purchased 3 new lifejackets and applied new SOLAS retroreflective tape to identified life jackets needing it.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 15 January 2020
Resolved
Exhaust blower switches must be of the type interlocked with the starting switch and the ignition switch so that the blowers are started before the engine starter motor circuit or the engine ignition is energized. Verify blower interlock.
46 CFR 182.460 (e)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel wired interlock to ignition switch so blower comes on automatically when the keys turn to accessory prior to starting the engine, and remain on the entire time the engines are on.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 15 January 2020
Resolved
Provisions must be made for closing all supply duct fowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. Missing 1 cover for stbd supply duct. Verify cover for exhaust scoops.
46 CFR 182.460 (l)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel supplied additonal cap for stbd supply duct.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 15 January 2020
Resolved
A red warning sign at the switch must state that blowers must be operated prior to starting the engines for the time sufficient to insure at least one complete change of air in the space served. Vessel missing warning sign.
46 CFR 182.460 (e)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel made red plaque stating require information at operating station.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 15 January 2020
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without approval of the cognizant OCMI. Provide new engine specifications to include horsepower and weight.
46 CFR 176.700 (a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel engine replacement in-kind same horsepower & weight.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 January 2020
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional tests to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service in which they are to be employed. Vessel failed collar stress test. Renew valves. Provide patch kit IAW Sector Honolulu Work Instruction 7.
46 CFR 176.840
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel purchased patch kit.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 January 2020
Resolved
Drug testing programs required by this part must be conducted IAW 49 CFR part 40. Fill out audit form and ensure all documentation is available.
46 CFR 113 (a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel completed satisfactory DAPI audit 2/11/2020
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
Vessel is prohibited from operating until a satisfactory dry-dock has been conducted by a Coast Guard Marine Inspector. Vessel's COI is currently invalid due to not meeting the DD date of 30March16.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 February 2017
Resolution: Vessel completed satisfactory credit drydock.