13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 May 2026
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. One of the vessel’s fuel shutoff valves could not close fully. Repair valve to satisfaction of MI.
46 CFR 182.455(b)(4)
16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2026
Resolved 3 June 2026
Resolution: Received video of properly operating fuel shut off valve.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 26 May 2026
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’s radiotelephony certificate was expired. Renew certificate to satisfaction of MI.
47 CFR 80.903
16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 June 2026
Resolved 25 June 2026
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 26 May 2026
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2026
Resolved 8 June 2026
Resolution: Recieved updated radio station license from O/O.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 26 May 2026
Resolved
Each launching appliance and each survival craft and rescue boat on a vessel must be in good working order and ready for immediate use before the vessel leaves port and at all times when the vessel is underway. Life floats were found with worn and severed bights holding the life lines. Repair or replace life floats to satisfaction of MI.
46 CFR 185.700(a)
16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 June 2026
Resolved 23 June 2026
Resolution: O/O sent pictures of life float repairs. See documents section.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 26 May 2026
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump provided that: A positive shutoff valve is installed at the hull penetration. Shutoff valves for electric submersible pumps in 3rd compartment aft of the collision bulkhead and engine room compartment would not fully close. Replace valves to satisfaction of MI.
46 CFR 182.520(e)
16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2026
Resolved 3 June 2026
Resolution: Received video showing functioning esp valves.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 26 May 2026
Resolved
Each nozzle must be of corrosion-resistant material and be capable of being changed between a solid stream and a spray pattern. A nozzle on a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying more than 49 passengers, and on a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, must: (1) Be of a type approved in accordance with approval series 162.027. Port side fire hose nozzle was seized. Replace to satisfaction of MI.
46 CFR 181.320 (d)
16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2026
Resolved 28 May 2026
Resolution: Fire hose nozzle was fixed. Witnessed at drydock inspection.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 May 2026
Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Spring clips or other temporary type clamps are prohibited. Two battery banks in the engine room were found with wing nuts for terminal connections. Replace wing nuts with permanent type connectors to satisfaction of MI.
46 CFR 183.350 (d)
16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2026
Resolved 3 June 2026
Resolution: Operator replaced wing nuts with more permanent connector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 June 2025
Resolved
Each rescue boat and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retro reflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Retro-reflective tape on the life ring was degraded and lost its reflective properties.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 July 2025
Resolved 21 July 2025
Resolution: Retro tape was placed on life saving equipment to satisfaction of MI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 18 June 2025
Resolved
The name of the vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters on each life float paddle. Vessel name was not on paddles.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 18 June 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 18 June 2025
Resolved
Each survival craft must be: Secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link permanently attached to the vessel except that a float-free link. Vessel did not have servicing tag of weak link. Inspection team unable to verify release pressure of link. O/O to provide tag for weak link to verify pressure to break link. 46 CFR 180.137 (b)(2)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 July 2025
Resolved 3 October 2025
Resolution: Owner could not produce breaking strength of weak link, however MI discussed with owner that the life floats weight would be more than the required strength to break the link and allow it to float free.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 June 2025
Resolved
Cable and wire requirements are to be installed with metal supports or meet installation requirements in accordance with ABYCE-8 for vessels not more than 65 ft, support brackets shall be spaced not more than 24 inches apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. The use of plastic tie wraps must be limited to bundling or retention of multiple cable installations, and not used as a means of support. MI observed wires below deck were fixed to bulkhead with zip ties. Complete to satisfaction of MI.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 July 2025
Resolved 21 August 2025
Resolution: Owner placed wire clips to hold cables in place to satisfaction of MI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 13 June 2023
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located, preferably from an accessible position on the weather deck. Starboard engine shutoff valve was found inoperable. Repair and demonstrate operation to the satisfaction of Marine Inspector (MI).
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2023
Resolution: Vessel replaced shut off valve and demonstrated operation to satisfaction of MI.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 13 June 2023
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas, or that operates beyond three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes, must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. EPIRB hydrostatic release is expired. Replace expired hydrostatic release to satisfaction of MI. Vessel is restricted from operating beyond 3 nautical miles from shore.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 June 2023
Resolution: Vessel provided pictures of newly installed, unexpired EPIRB hydrostatic release.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilators, air pipes, casings
Issued 13 June 2023
Resolved
The number of penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be minimized. A penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be as high and as far inboard in the bulkhead as practicable, and made watertight. PVC piping for ventilation in fourth compartment (third watertight bulkhead from fwd) is dislodged and no longer watertight. Repair PVC ventilation piping to satisfaction of MI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 June 2023
Resolution: Vessel repaired PVC ventilation piping with PVC primer/cement to saitsfaction of MI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 13 June 2023
Resolved
Each life float must be fitted with a lifeline, pendants, two paddles, a painter, and a light. All life float lights were found with expired batteries. Replace batteries to satisfaction of MI.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 June 2023
Resolved 21 June 2023
Resolution: Received photo of new batteries.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 June 2023
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight approved under approval series 161.010. Ring buoy waterlight was found with expired battery. Replace battery to satisfaction of MI.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 June 2023
Resolved 21 June 2023
Resolution: Received photo of new batteries.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 22 June 2022
Resolved
[name withheld] underway to conduct a man over board drill, the crew was unable to rescue the mannequin.
Vsl is required to acquire a rescue platform of ridged construction that will aid in recovering the person. Submit a plan proposal for the rescue platform to be approved by the inspector before acquiring.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2022
Resolved 21 July 2022
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 22 June 2022
Resolved
MI observed a crack on the port side forward transverse wood frame. Also noticed other framing that was repair with out the CG knowledge/oversight.
Vsl is require to submit a plan proposal for the crack frame as per NVIC 7-95 for inspector approval prior to work being completed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2022
Resolved 21 July 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 June 2022
Resolved
MI observed that all the battery charges in the engine room did not have amp meters connected to the charging circuit.
Vsl is required to replace or add amp meter or remove battery charge from the vsl.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2022
Resolved 21 July 2022
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage discharge connection
Issued 22 June 2022
Resolved
MI observed the MSD overboard was not closed and did not have a securing device. Vsl is required to secure the vlave properly.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2022
Resolved 21 July 2022
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 March 2022
Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. [name withheld] missed their DD/ISE date 31OCT2021. Must request and complete a DD/ISE prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 April 2022
Resolution: Dry dock and ise was completed AN:7419759
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 24 May 2021
Resolved
Vessel's VHF-DSC Radio is not connected to GPS or has its MMSI programmed into it. DUE June 24, 2021 47 CFR 80.905(a)(1)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 June 2021
Resolved 27 July 2021
Resolution: O/O submitted photos showing that GPS and MMSI number have been programmed into VHF.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 24 May 2021
Resolved
Vessel fire hose shall be connected at all times. Vessel fire hose was not connected upon marine inspectors arrival. CORRECTED ON THE SPOT. 46 CFR 181.320(a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 24 May 2021
Resolved 24 May 2021
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Replace hydrostatic release that expired. Vsl is restricted to 3 miles from shore until replaced. 46 CFR 180.64
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 June 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Replace fuel tank fill hose in the lazarrette with fuel resistant hose. 46 CFR 182.445(b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Acquire spanner wrench for fire station and fire hose for starboard side fire station. 46 CFR 181.310(d)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2019
Resolved 17 June 2019
Resolution: Master provided a photo of the receipt for the spanner wrenches and new fire hose.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Install operable pressure gauge on fire pump. 46 CFR 181.300(b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 20 June 2018
Resolved
Inoperable pressure gauge on fire pump.
46 CFR 181.300
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 July 2018
Resolved 22 June 2018
Resolution: Pressure gauges replaced and satisfactory.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 14 June 2017
Resolved
Make bulkhead penetration between engine room and space forward of engine room watertight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 June 2017
Resolved 19 June 2017
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Retroreflective Material
Issued 14 June 2017
Resolved
Replace retroreflective material on all liferings and all lifefloats.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 June 2017
Resolved 19 June 2017
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 14 June 2017
Resolved
Update EPIRB registration to reflect proper vessel call sign.
Condition: Invalid
Due 28 June 2017
Resolved 23 June 2017
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 14 June 2017
Resolved
Replace wing nuts on batteries with a permanent attachment/connection.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 June 2017
Resolved 14 June 2017
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 13 June 2017
Resolved
Provide drainage every 5 feet in protective PVC on port and starboard side.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 June 2017
Resolved 5 July 2017
Resolution: Recieved pictures, via email of holes drilled in pipes. Determined satisfactory, deficiency cleared.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard
Issued 14 April 2017
Resolved
Flexible hose (hydraulic service) is penetrating a required watertight bulkheads. Replace hose with metallic piping or install metallic bulkhead fittings. Prior to carrying more than 49 passengers or passengers on limited coastwise route.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 April 2017
Resolved 24 April 2018
Resolution: Proper fittings through watertight bulkheads have been installed.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Pre-employment
Issued 25 May 2016
Resolved
KR01: Only 6 of the 22 Crew are DAPI compliant. Aleesha Asper, [name withheld], [name withheld], Candace Long, Bobbi Robertson, and [name withheld] are the only crew in DAPI compliance, and are the only persons with in [name withheld] that act as crew.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 June 2016
Resolved 8 June 2016
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Lights
Issued 25 May 2016
Resolved
KR02: Limited to 47 adults and 9 Children on oceans route.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2016
Resolved 8 June 2016
Resolution: Updated COI to reflect number of adult life jackets with lights.