Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 30 April 2026.
Inspection history · 20
30 April 2026
Vessel Attendance · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8352969
28 March 2025
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8101373
16 April 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7896110
27 November 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7830243
13 February 2023
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7636114
22 February 2022
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7399815
9 November 2021
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7348289
5 May 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7190336
31 January 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6914280
9 December 2019
In-Service Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6872835
13 August 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6783664
10 August 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6798300
6 August 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6827645
29 April 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6668525
8 March 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6379486
6 March 2018
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6366699
5 September 2017
Damage Survey · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6260103
8 February 2017
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6083565
29 September 2016
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6001669
21 April 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5858505
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 30 April 2026
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. MI found the placards posted were not for the correct life jackets. Repair to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 May 2026
Resolved 11 May 2026
Resolution: Placard has been updated with correct life jacket instructions.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 30 April 2026
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. The clip must have a strength of at least 22.7 kilograms (50 pounds), and allow the waterlight to be quickly disconnected from the ring life buoy. MI found a steel clip attached to lanyard that was corroded. Repair to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 May 2026
Resolved 11 May 2026
Resolution: New non corrosion resistant clip added to light.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 April 2026
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. MI found life jackets on the upper deck missing physical divider to separate child size jackets from adult size life jackets. Repair to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 May 2026
Resolved 11 May 2026
Resolution: Physical dividers have been added to seperate adult and child life jackets.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 30 April 2026
Resolved
Each lighting fixture globe, lens, or diffuser must have a guard or be made of high strength material, except in an accommodation space, radio room, galley, or similar space where it is not subject to damage. MI found the starboard light up forward did not have a lens and was exposed to the elements. Repair to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 May 2026
Resolved 11 May 2026
Resolution: New lens added to protect the light.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 30 April 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. MI found charts had not been updated over an extended period of time.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 30 April 2026
Resolved 30 April 2026
Resolution: Deckhand updated electronic charts prior to getting underway for drills.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Voyage or passage plan
Issued 30 April 2026
Resolved
The master of a vessel, except a vessel listed in § 185.502(a) of this part, shall keep a correct, written count of all passengers that embark on and disembark from the vessel. Prior to departing on a voyage, the passenger count must be communicated verbally or in writing, and available ashore at the vessel's normal berthing location or with a representative of the owner or managing operator of the vessel. The passenger count shall be available to the Coast Guard upon request. MI found that the vessel did not have an accurate number of people documented on paperwork stating how many passengers were carried on voyages.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 30 April 2026
Resolved 30 April 2026
Resolution: Master is going to make sure that number of people on board are accurately accounted for prior to each voyage.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 30 April 2026
Resolved
On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on upper decks is limited by stability criteria, as indicated by the vessel's stability letter, the maximum number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be indicated by a durable marking of at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) numbers and letters at the entranceway to that deck. MI found max person allowed on upper deck were listed as 29 but stability letter only allowed 28 passengers on upper deck.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 30 April 2026
Resolved 30 April 2026
Resolution: Signage was replaced with the appropriate number a passengers allowed on upper deck.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 April 2025
Resolved
Each battery used in an item of lifesaving equipment must be replaced during the annual inspection if the expiration date of the battery has passed. The life buoy light's battery was passed it's expiration date. Vessel is restricted to daytime operations only until new battery is installed.
46 CFR 185.726(d)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 21 April 2025
Resolution: Battery replaced and witnessed operational.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 10 April 2025
Resolved
A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel. No instructions were posted at radio station.
46 CFR 184.506
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 April 2025
Resolved 21 April 2025
Resolution: Vessel was provided with USCG emergency raido sticker.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 April 2025
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. Vessel had no donning instructions posted.
46 CFR 185.516
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 April 2025
Resolved 21 April 2025
Resolution: Donning instructions have been posted.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 10 April 2025
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 charts have not been updated since 2022.
46 CFR 184.420
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 April 2025
Resolved 21 April 2025
Resolution: Garmin ECDIS has been installed on board.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 10 April 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. If there is no suitable mounting surface aboard the vessel, the emergency instructions need not be posted but must be carried aboard the vessel and be available to the crew for familiarization. No emergency instructions were available on board.
46 CFR 185.510
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 April 2025
Resolved 21 April 2025
Resolution: Emergency instructions have been posted on the lower bulkhead.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 10 April 2025
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 including, but not limited to, the emergency instructions listed on the emergency instruction placard required by § 185.510 of this part and, when applicable, the duties listed in the station bill required by § 185.514 of this part. Vessel does not have an official record of training or drills conducted on board.
46 CFR 185.420(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 April 2025
Resolved 21 April 2025
Resolution: Log book for training and drills has been place on board the vessel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 10 April 2025
Resolved
Marine employers must 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; perform the duties and functions of patrolmen or watchmen required by this chapter; or are specifically assigned the duties of warning, mustering, assembling, assisting, or controlling the movement of passengers during emergencies. Operator does not have a program established or adequate records kept for crew members in accordance with the regulations.
46 CFR 16.230
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 May 2025
Resolved 21 April 2025
Resolution: Owner has joined a consortium to gain compliance.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 April 2025
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. 44 adult PFDs were in un-serviceable condition due to ripping in lining and deterioration of foam. All 44 PFDs were destroyed in the presence of a MI and were replaced with ones from the company's decommissioned vessel.
46 CFR 180.71(a)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 21 April 2025
Resolution: Owner replaced lifejackets from a laid vessel and relabled vessel name.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 10 May 2021
Resolved
Employers must ensure that they and their crew members meet the requirements of this part. Crew hasn't been randomly drug tested in over a year. Provide proof of crews chemical and drug tests.
46 CFR 16.203(a)(1)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 10 May 2021
Resolved 10 May 2021
Resolution: 05 of 06 vessel crewmembers were chemically tested and results were negative.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 10 May 2021
Resolved
The frame or support of each semi-portable fire extinguisher must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to bulkhead or deck. 02 of 04 fire extinguishers were not permanently mounted to bulkhead. prove proper installation of extinguisher brackets.
46 CFR 181.500(d)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 May 2021
Resolved 21 May 2021
Resolution: Fire extinguishers have been mounted.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 10 May 2021
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations as set forth in 47 CFR 80. Captain of vessel does not hold FCC operator permit. Provide proof for valid FCC operator permit for vessel captain.
46 CFR 184.502
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 May 2021
Resolved 21 May 2021
Resolution: Vessel Captian completed FCC operator certification class and shown valid cert to USCG.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 May 2021
Resolved
Placards containing donning instructions for use of the life jackets aboard vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are visible to the crew and passengers. Vessel does not have donning placards. Prove proper display of donning placards.
46 CFR 185.516
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 May 2021
Resolved 21 May 2021
Resolution: Donning instructions were posted on the vessel.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Circuit Breaker
Issued 13 March 2018
Resolved
Circuit breakers on distribution panel incorrectly labelled. Ensure circuit breakers are clearly marked and identified to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 March 2018
Resolved 22 March 2018
Resolution: Proper labling was added to the circuit panels
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Outlet Box
Issued 13 March 2018
Resolved
Outlets on passenger deck (main) are not watertight. Electrical equipment exposed to the weather must be watertight.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 March 2018
Resolved 22 March 2018
Resolution: Watertight enclosures was added to all outlets located on the weatherdeck
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 10 October 2017
Resolved
1)Vessel's starboard pontoon stern section's water tight seal is compromised with extensive structural damage. Remove, repair and/or replace all damaged structure.
2) Vessel's starboard pontoon bow nose structure has extensive structural damage. Remove, repair and/or replace all damaged structure.
3)Vessel's starboard pontoon mid section has insets. Remove paint and clean section of pontoon for further NDT testing to determine extent of damage. Remove, repair and/or replace all damaged structure identified by NDT exam.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 December 2017
Resolution: 1)Starboard Pontoon Stern Section repairs complete. 2)Starboard Pontoon bow nose structure repairs complete. 3)Starboard Pontoon mid section repairs complete. Conducted Visual and pressure test of all repairs. All repairs passed all inspections.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 21 April 2016
Resolved
Light list, tide tables, and current tables out of date. Furnish current publications and carry on board.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 April 2016
Resolution: Vessel rep provided proof of updated publications.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Distribution Panel Bus
Issued 21 April 2016
Resolved
Multiple exposed fuses and terminal leads. Provide adequate safety cover. Found in electrical space.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 May 2016
Resolved 24 May 2016
Resolution: Verified safety cover over the leads and fuses.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 21 April 2016
Resolved
Light on starboard side above the head door is missing cover and light bulb is exposed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 April 2016
Resolved 28 April 2016
Resolution: Light fixture repaired.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Marking
Issued 21 April 2016
Resolved
Forward children's lifejacket stowage location not labeled.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 April 2016
Resolved 21 April 2016
Resolution: Corrected on spot.