Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 30 April 2026.
Inspection history · 31
30 April 2026
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8358840
12 April 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Cape Charles · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8346457
7 May 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8129702
31 May 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7924315
13 May 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7908590
17 April 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7896456
22 February 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7868557
18 May 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7666089
5 May 2022
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7444472
12 April 2022
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7429492
20 May 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7202962
13 May 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7195747
10 June 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6960754
2 June 2020
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6960821
27 August 2019
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6791523
26 June 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC HAWK (WPB 87355) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6726183
11 July 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6477868
15 June 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6445141
24 May 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC FLYINGFISH (WPB 87346) · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6423409
2 April 2018
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6383155
8 June 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6169725
31 May 2017
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6161657
25 May 2017
Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6152719
1 May 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6136665
24 April 2017
Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6133308
6 April 2017
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6112347
6 April 2017
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6137116
23 June 2016
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5917351
15 June 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5922792
9 March 2016
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5829267
29 February 2016
Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Myrtle Beach · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5826241
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 30 April 2026
Resolved
Each life float must meet the requirements in subpart 160.010 of this chapter for a peripheral body type buoyant apparatus designed so that persons supported are only partially immersed (180 N (40 lb.) of buoyancy per person required). The color of the buoyant apparatus must be primarily vivid reddish orange as defined by sections 13 and 14 of FED-STD-595C. Life float on vessel was not primarily vivid reddish orange with extensive discoloration.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 June 2026
Resolved 5 May 2026
Resolution: recieved photographic proof of lifefloat now being vivid reddish orange; cleared def.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 May 2025
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by § 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (2 1/2 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. Vessel's current fire buckets are undersized and only capable of holding 2 gallons.
46 CFR 181.610
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 June 2025
Resolved 5 June 2025
Resolution: Received Photo Proof of correct buckets on board.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 7 May 2025
Resolved
The radio installation must: Be clearly marked with the call sign, the ship station identity and other codes as applicable for the use of the radio installation. The ship radio station license had conflicting call signs and MMSI numbers with the EPIRB certificate and the DSC VHF Radio input.
46 CFR 184.502
47 CFR 80.1083 (b)(5)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 June 2025
Resolved 8 May 2025
Resolution: Received station license and EPIRB registration, updated vessel profile.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 7 May 2025
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 who meets the following requirements:(1) Where the station power does not exceed 250 watts carrier power or 1500 watts peak envelope power, the radio operator must hold a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. Vessel's normally assigned crew did not have a radiotelephone operator license, vessel may only be operated with passengers when crew member with applicable permit is on board.
46 CFR 184.502
46 CFR 80.159 (e)(1)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 May 2025
Resolution: Received proof of license for operator.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 May 2024
Resolved
Each life jacket carried on a vessel on oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes route, must have a life jacket light approved. 2 life jackets were found with inoperable lights. Persons allowed has been reduced to 20 until rectified.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 June 2024
Resolved 13 May 2024
Resolution: O/O procured new lights and replaced the identified inoperable ones. Persons allowed has been returned to COI conditions.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 13 May 2024
Resolved
Controlled from a location that permits safe maneuvering of the vessel and does not expose the person operating the auxiliary means of steering to personnel hazards during normal or heavy weather operation. Auxiliary steering was found to be not operable due to a bolted deck seat obstructing effecting safe operation.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 June 2024
Resolved 31 May 2024
Resolution: O/O reconfigured auxiliary steering set up to be functional, all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 13 May 2024
Resolved
Each link certified by the manufacturer to meet the requirements of this subpart must have a corrosion resistant, waterproof tag attached to it. Weak link for life float was found without manufacturing tag attached.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 June 2024
Resolved 31 May 2024
Resolution: O/O procurred new weak link and provided reciept or purchase and MI visualised attachement and manufacturing tag. Tag was stored in vessels binder to prevent loss of tag due to weather conditions.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 17 April 2024
Resolved
Rail courses or the equivalent must be installed between a top rail required by paragraph (a) of this section, and the deck so that no open space exists that is more than 12" high. Vessel currently does not have lower courses under top railing protecting side rails and back area of steering console on second level. 46CFR177.900
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 June 2024
Resolved 31 May 2024
Resolution: Rectified by installing cable railings. Photographic evidence documented during def check of annual exam in Activity number 7924315.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 18 May 2023
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion of the hull
Vessel had a failure of the electrical controls prior to getting underway.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 May 2023
Resolved 19 May 2023
Resolution: Demonstrated proper operation of propulsion.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 5 May 2022
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 recovery of persons who have fallen overboard. Due to weather conditions, vessel unable to conduct drills at time of inspection. Demonstrate drills in the presence of attending marine inspector. 46CFR185.520
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 May 2022
Resolved 23 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel conducted drills.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 5 May 2022
Resolved
Must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with 80.59 once every five years. Communications radiotelephony Safety Certificate is expired. 47CFR80.903
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 June 2022
Resolved 23 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel had up to date FCC safety document.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 5 May 2022
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date U.S. Coast Pilot and Coast Guard Light List. Coast Pilot and light list is expired. 46CFR184.420(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 June 2022
Resolved 23 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel has up to date Coast Pilot and Light List.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 5 May 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Found expired burn gel and eye wash, replace any expired materials with new. 46CFR184.710
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 June 2022
Resolved 23 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel has new burn gel and eye wash.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 13 May 2021
Resolved
Vessel must carry first aid kit approved under 46CFR160.041. Vessels first aid kit had expired aspirin.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 May 2021
Resolved 20 May 2021
Resolution: Vessel replaced expired asprin with new.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 10 June 2020
Resolved
Rudder space bilge pump automatic float switch did not function.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 10 June 2020
Resolution: The float switch for the bilge pump was replaced and functioned properly in automatic.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 10 June 2020
Resolved
Vessel was missing up to date charts/chart corrections.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 June 2020
Resolved 18 August 2020
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 10 June 2020
Resolved
Vessel fire buckets labeling was fading.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 10 June 2020
Resolution: Fire buckets were relabeled.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Anchoring devices
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
A vessel must be fitted with ground tackle necessary for the vessel to be safely anchored or moored. Found the hydraulic lines and anchor windlass leaking hydraulic fluid. Repair anchor windlass and hydraulic line to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 June 2020
Resolved 18 August 2020
Resolution: Vessel owner provided proof of repair of anchor windlass and hydraulic line.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Found high water level indicator light shared between spaces (battery compt & thruster compt). Install new light so that each space has dedicated indicator light.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 September 2019
Resolved 3 September 2019
Resolution: Replaced visual alarm system.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Found wire runs between engine room, battery compt and cabin space not sealed. Seal to satisfaction of CGMI.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 September 2019
Resolved 3 September 2019
Resolution: Sealed wire runs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Found life float exterior worn and degraded, repair IAW manufacturer instruction to satisfaction of CGMI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 September 2019
Resolved 27 September 2019
Resolution: Life float was repaired IAW manufacturer instructions / product.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Found magnetic compass not lighted, repair to satisfaction of CGMI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 September 2019
Resolved 3 September 2019
Resolution: Magnetic compass lighting repaired.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Found first aid kit contents expired, replace to satisfaction of CGMI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 September 2019
Resolved 3 September 2019
Resolution: First aid kit contents replaced.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 15 June 2018
Resolved
Flexible hoses are required to be double clamped on each end. Hose on generator only had single clamp on each end.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 July 2018
Resolved 11 July 2018
Resolution: Double hose clamps were applied to the flexible hoses on the generator.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 15 June 2018
Resolved
Each lifeline on a ring life buoy must be buoyant. Lifeline did not float.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 July 2018
Resolved 11 July 2018
Resolution: Lifeline was replaced with one that is buoyant.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 15 June 2018
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment with an expiration date must be replaced during the annual inspection. Ring life buoy light battery was expired.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 July 2018
Resolved 11 July 2018
Resolution: Expired battery was replaced.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Installed
Issued 31 May 2017
Resolved
Install high water level alarm in battery compartment.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 7 June 2017
Resolved 8 June 2017
Resolution: Vessel had on board operational bilge high level alarm in battery compartment.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 31 May 2017
Resolved
Provide 2 adult life jackets to meet COI person count of 22. Restricted to 20 persons till resolved.
Due 30 June 2017
Resolved 8 June 2017
Resolution: Vessel provided 2 additional adult life jackets.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 31 May 2017
Resolved
Replace diesel fuel line connection to generator with proper SAE J-1475 fitting.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 14 June 2017
Resolved 8 June 2017
Resolution: Fuel oil line was a return line with a pressure less than 05 psig and is not required to meet J-1475.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 31 May 2017
Resolved
Change life jacket storage placcard to state 22 life jackets.
Condition: Invalid
Due 7 June 2017
Resolved 8 June 2017
Resolution: Lifejacket storage was labeled for 22 lifejackets.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 31 May 2017
Resolved
Replace missing and expired items in medical kit.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 7 June 2017
Resolved 8 June 2017
Resolution: First Aid Kit met 46 CFR 160.061.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 31 May 2017
Resolved
Provide up-to-date charts on board.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 7 June 2017
Resolved 8 June 2017
Resolution: Charts were up to date. Matched vessel's route on COI.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus › Servicing
Issued 6 April 2017
Resolved
Port and Starboard IBA's are past service date. Service IBA's and provide certificate.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 31 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel replaced IBA's with lifefloat.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus › Weak Link
Issued 6 April 2017
Resolved
Hydrostatic release for port and starboard IBA's are expired. Replace.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 31 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel replaced IBA's with lifefloat.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 6 April 2017
Resolved
Generator is designed for an ambient temperature of 40ºC. De-rate generator to 80% of the full load rating and reduce the over current device accordingly.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 May 2017
Resolved 31 May 2017
Resolution: Generator local breaker changed to 35 amp and switchboard breaker changed to 30 amp. Generator rated for 66 amps and meets 80% reduction.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Stenciling
Issued 6 April 2017
Resolved
Fire buckets were not properly labeled. Label with "FIRE BUCKET."
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 May 2017
Resolved 1 May 2017
Resolution: Buckets properly labeled with "FIRE BUCKET"
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Panelboard
Issued 6 April 2017
Resolved
Gauges were zip tied onto generator. Properly install generator gauges.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 May 2017
Resolved 1 May 2017
Resolution: Gauge panel properly installed on generator and zip ties removed.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Panelboard
Issued 6 April 2017
Resolved
Ammeter for generaotr inoperable. Repair ammeter.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 May 2017
Resolved 31 May 2017
Resolution: Ammeter replace and properly operates.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Sewage System Valve
Issued 6 April 2017
Resolved
Sewage valve not properly secured. Provide means of securing sewage valve.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 May 2017
Resolved 1 May 2017
Resolution: Sewage valve handle able to be removed to prevent inadertantly discharging sewage.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Valve
Issued 6 April 2017
Resolved
Emergency fuel shut offs not labeled. Label emergency fuel shut offs.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 May 2017
Resolved 31 May 2017
Resolution: Emergency fuel shut offs are properly labeled on the deck.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 6 April 2017
Resolved
Radio Certificate has expired. Provide current certificate.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 May 2017
Resolved 31 May 2017
Resolution: Radio Safety Certificate updated and is current.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Cooler
Issued 23 June 2016
Resolved
Due to overheating of the main engine, make the necessary repairs and prove proper operation prior to the carriage of passengers.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 July 2016
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 9 March 2016
Resolved
Properly terminate or remove 2 dead end wires (1 in E.R. and 1 in battery space).
Due 9 April 2016
Resolved 14 April 2016
Resolution: The identified dead end wires were properly moved to mounted plastic enclosures.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 9 March 2016
Resolved
Connect DSC capable radio to GPS and prove proper operation.
Due 9 April 2016
Resolved 14 April 2016
Resolution: DSC radio was properly connected to GPS and displayed GPS data on screen.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 9 March 2016
Resolved
Permanently post emergency broadcast instructions near the operating station.
Due 9 April 2016
Resolved 14 April 2016
Resolution: Emergency brodcast instructions were posted as the operating station.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 9 March 2016
Resolved
Provide applicable portions of US Coast Pilot for the vessels area of operation.
Due 9 April 2016
Resolved 14 April 2016
Resolution: Excerpts of the 2016 Coast Pilot were placed onboard in a dedicated binder.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 9 March 2016
Resolved
Provide applicable CG Light List for the vessels area of operation.
Due 9 April 2016
Resolved 14 April 2016
Resolution: Excerpts of the 2016 Light List were placed onboard in a dedicated binder.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Master
Issued 9 March 2016
Resolved
Provide proof of valid operators license.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 April 2016
Resolution: [name withheld] rcvd MMC and notified USCG. Verified in MISLE.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 9 March 2016
Resolved
Generator fuel hose is in excess of 30" and does not meet SAE J-1942. Replace hose with assymbly this is J-1942 with SAE J-1475 fittings or utilize copper tubing with flare fittings to reduce flexible hose length to under 30".
Due 9 March 2016
Resolved 14 April 2016
Resolution: The hose has been replaced with SAE J-1942 hose and approved J-1475 fittings.