Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 16 December 2025.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 19 December 2025
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 305 millimeters (12 inches) high. MI observed rail courses missing on STBD quarter. Required to install rail courses prior to carriage of passengers.
46 CFR 177.900(g); 701c
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 December 2025
Resolved 19 December 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep re-installed courses. All Sat. Photo added to deficiencies-Documents.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 December 2025
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. MI observed quantity of child life jackets incorrectly in labeled.
46 CFR 185.604(f); 16c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 January 2026
Resolved 30 December 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep submitted photos of labeling updated. All SAT.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 19 December 2025
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. MI observed servicing records from qualified servicing facility not present on two portable fire extinguisher.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(1); 16c
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 January 2026
Resolved 19 December 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep had servicing stickers added to portable fire extinguishers. Photo added to Deficiencies-Documents.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 December 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. MI observed donning placard not consistent with types of life jacket onboard.
46 CFR 185.516; 16c
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 January 2026
Resolved 30 December 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep emailed photos of donning placards for all types of lifejackets in use onboard. All SAT.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 19 December 2025
Resolved
A consortium or other employer representative may submit data for a marine employer. Reports may contain data for more than one marine employer. Each report, however, must list the marine employers included in the report. MI observed MIS report missing to verify submission.
46 CFR 185.212
46 CFR 16.500; 16c
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 January 2026
Resolved 30 December 2025
Resolution: Received MIS report. All SAT.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 19 December 2025
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radio beacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. MI observed EPIRB registration expired. Required to register or shoe proof of valid registration with NOAA.
46 CFR 184.502; 16c
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 January 2026
Resolved 30 December 2025
Resolution: Received proof of registration. All Sat.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 7 November 2023
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 November 2023
Resolved 14 November 2023
Resolution: Vessel owner provided proof of [name withheld] enrollment into APCA Consortium.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 7 November 2023
Resolved
Medical certificates issued to all other mariners will be issued for a maximum period of 5 years.
Master [name withheld] could not provide medical certificate in conjunction with his current valid MMC.
46 CFR 10.301(b)(2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 November 2023
Resolved 14 November 2023
Resolution: Vessel owner [name withheld], provided valid medical certificate for himself.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 7 October 2021
Resolved
Each vessel certificated to operate on limited Coastwise route in warm water shall have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1 406 MHz EPIRB.
MI observed the EPRIB would not reset from test mode after Master tested the unit. Vessel is restricted to a Lakes, Bays and Sounds route until EPRIB is operational to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard.
46 CFR 180.205(c)(3)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2021
Resolved 7 October 2021
Resolution: Master rented an operational EPIRB.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 October 2021
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried onboard a vessel.
MI observed 02 life jacket with tears in the outer fabric rendering the life jacket unserviceable. Vessel is restricted to carrying no more than 35 persons until proper amount of life jacket are provided to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard.
46 CFR 180.71 (a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2021
Resolved 7 October 2021
Resolution: Master purchased 02 new life jackets and brought them into service.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 October 2021
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be of an approved type, construction in accordance with subpart 160.050.
MI observed the ring life buoy was missing the ring life buoy plug.
46 CFR 180.30-1 (a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2021
Resolved 7 October 2021
Resolution: Master purchased a new life ring buoy.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 7 October 2021
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the marine inspector shall examine and test electrical cables to the extent necessary to determine that they are in proper operating condition, safe electrical condition, and fit for the service which they are intended.
MI observed 02 wires on the Starboard engine had cracked insulation, exposing the cable to to the atmosphere which is in close proximity to the gasoline tank and corrosion.
46 CFR 176.25-15
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2021
Resolved 7 October 2021
Resolution: Cable was replaced on the Starboard engine.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 7 October 2021
Resolved
Each battery used in an item of lifesaving equipment must be replaced during annual inspection if the expiration date of the battery has passed.
MI observed the float light battery is 16 months passed the expiration date of the battery. Vessel is restricted to day time operations until battery is replaced to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard.
46 CFR 185.726 (d)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2021
Resolved 7 October 2021
Resolution: Master replaced float light with a new purchased light.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 7 October 2021
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, all vessels must carry adequate and up-to-date charts.
MI observed charts were not corrected since purchased in 2019.
46 CFR 185.20-35
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 October 2021
Resolved 21 October 2021
Resolution: Master provided updated charts.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 7 October 2021
Resolved
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.
MI observed the port side name of the vessel is not visible.
46 CFR 67.123 (a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2021
Resolved 26 October 2021
Resolution: Vessels name added to port bow.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 18 November 2020
Resolved
46CFR177.900(g) 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 305 millimeters (12 inches) high. Banner along railing is loose and extends greater than 12 inches away from the deck. Install/tighten courses along rails and banner.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 December 2020
Resolved 23 November 2020
Resolution: Added lower course to rails.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 18 November 2020
Resolved
46CFR184.710 A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041. First-aid kit missing ammonia inhalants.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 December 2020
Resolved 22 November 2020
Resolution: Owner purchased ammonia inhalants.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 18 November 2020
Resolved
46CFR181.610 A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 9.5 liter (2.5 gallon) buckets. Fire buckets are 5 gallon buckets.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 December 2020
Resolved 23 November 2020
Resolution: Fire buckets will only hold 2.5 gallons.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 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. Letters and numbers must be at least 2 inches high. There are no markings indicating life jackets are stored in lower deck area. Add markings. - 46CFR185.604
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 November 2019
Resolved 15 December 2019
Resolution: Markings added, all sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 12 November 2019
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. First-aid kit is missing tourniquet. Add tourniquet. - 46CFR184.710
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 November 2019
Resolved 15 December 2019
Resolution: Tourniquet added, all sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Fitness for duty - intoxication
Issued 12 November 2019
Resolved
The marine employer shall ensure that all persons directly involved in a serious marine incident are chemically tested for evidence of dangerous drugs and alcohol in accordance with the requirements of 46 CFR 4.06. Alcohol test strips are expired. Replace. - 46CFR16.240
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 November 2019
Resolved 15 December 2019
Resolution: Alcohol test strips replaced, all sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 December 2018
Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel must be acceptable to the cognizant OCMI, but must be not less than the minimum number required by Table 181.500(a) and other provisions of this section.
Vessel's 2-A extinguisher for the accommodation space needs recharging. Replace or recharge by a qualified servicing organization. - 46CFR181.500(a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 December 2018
Resolution: Owner replaced fire extinguisher.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 7 December 2018
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80.
Vessel does not have MMSI number programmed and GPS linked to distress function on radio installation. Route is limited to Lakes, Bays, and Sounds. - 46CFR184.502
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 4 February 2019
Resolution: Vessel owner replaced radio with GPS/MMSI, had radio inspected, and was issued new radiotelephony certificate.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 December 2018
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the vessel must be equipped with an adult size lifejacket for each person authorized. The vessel must also be equipped with child size lifejackets equal to at least 10 percent of the maximum number of passengers permitted to be carried.
One adult and one child size lifejacket are unservicable and were destroyed. Replace with approved type. Vessel is limited to 30 total persons. - 46CFR176.808(e)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 December 2018
Resolution: Owner replaced lifejacket with approved type.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 December 2018
Resolved
Each EAP education program must include: display and distribution of informational material; display and distribution of a community service hot-line telephone number for crewmember assistance, and display and distribution of the employer’s policy regarding drug and alcohol use in the workplace.
Owner had no record of signed substance abuse policy for each employee as required by program. Provide record of signed policies for each employee to USCG. - 46CFR16.401(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 December 2018
Resolved 4 January 2019
Resolution: Vessel owner provided record of signed policies for each employee.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 7 December 2018
Resolved
Each EPIRB must be tested monthly, using the integrated test circuit and output indicator, to determine that it is operative. The EPIRB test shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicable.
Owner had no record of monthly EPIRB testing. Provide updated test record to USCG. - 46CFR185.420
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 7 December 2018
Resolution: Corrected on spot using existing log book to make new entries.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 30 July 2018
Resolved
Guages to indicate Engine RPM, Jacket Water Temp, and LO Pressure must be provided for all propulsion engines installted in the vessel. Demonstrate proper operation of all required guage indicators.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 August 2018
Resolved 3 August 2018
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 July 2018
Resolved
The owner or managing operator shall submit drawings, sketches, or written specifications describing the details of any proposed alterations to the cognizant [name withheld] alterations must be approved by the OCMI before work is started. 46 CFR 176.700
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 July 2018
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Master
Issued 13 October 2017
Resolved
Master's license expired. Provide proof of certified master to operate vessel that is currrently enrolled in a drug consortium. 46 CFR 185.402
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 20 October 2017
Resolution: Master had valid MMC and enrolled in drug consortium.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 13 October 2017
Resolved
Bilge visual high level alarm inoperative. 46 CFR 182.530
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 October 2017
Resolution: High level alarm replace in kind. Test SAT.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 21 September 2017
Resolved
Found port side engine fuel line leaking, replce with approved fuel line to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 182.455
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 September 2017
Resolved 22 September 2017
Resolution: New fuel line installed. Test run sat.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 21 September 2017
Resolved
Delaminated bow reinforcement, repair to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 176.610
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 September 2017
Resolved 22 September 2017
Resolution: Fiberglass repaired sat.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 25 January 2017
Resolved
Surpassed annual inspections window on 29DEC2016. Complete annual inspection per 46CFR176.105
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 January 2017
Resolution: Completed satisfactory annual inspection.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 16 September 2016
Resolved
Provide positive action shut off valve for all hull penetrations at or below 6" above the deepest load waterline IAW 46 CFR 171.119(b)
Due 30 September 2016
Resolved 27 September 2016