Records from 2007 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 29 June 2026.
Inspection history · 25
29 June 2026
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8421135
22 April 2026
COI Inspection · Vessel Attendance
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8352660
5 March 2026
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8320239
10 February 2026
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8308581
7 January 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8291558
8 December 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8279428
9 October 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8248788
29 July 2025
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8209929
17 July 2025
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8188390
4 June 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Initial Certification · Construction Oversight · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8152166
8 May 2025
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8130820
4 January 2024
Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Initial Certification · Internal Structural Exam · Construction Oversight · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8152158
21 April 2023
Initial Certification · Drydock Exam · Construction Oversight · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7685860
18 October 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7579997
19 September 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6269975
15 August 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5973592
9 June 2014
Administrative Inspection · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4885363
3 March 2014
Administrative Inspection · SIP Inspection/Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4807219
16 February 2012
Drydock Exam · SIP Inspection/Audit · Administrative Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4245690
26 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3955269
28 October 2010
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3879746
20 July 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3540702
10 April 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3449856
10 February 2009
MARPOL Annex I Examination · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · COI Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3415443
27 November 2007
Plan Review (Other than "T")
Administrative · USCG Heartland District · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3105109
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 9 June 2026
Resolved
Onboard training, musters, and drills must be in accordance with 46 CFR subchapter W. Conduct man overboard, fire, and security drills to the satisfaction of the attending USCG MI.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 June 2026
Resolved 11 June 2026
Resolution: Witnessed sat.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 7 January 2026
Resolved
A main transverse watertight bulkhead may not have non-watertight penetrations below the bulkhead deck unless the margin line is more than 9 inches below the bulkhead
deck at the intersection of the margin line and the line formed by the intersection of the plane of the main
transverse watertight bulkhead and the shell. Ventilation ducts penetrating MTWB 74 are non-watertight. Bolted steel plates to make the ventilation ducts watertight have been approved as a temporary repair. Install by 21Jan26.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 January 2026
Resolved 21 January 2026
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 7 January 2026
No resolution recorded
Provide repair proposal, remove non-watertight penetrations (vent ducting), and make permanent repairs to make MTWB 74 watertight prior to next credit drydock 2028.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2028
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 July 2025
Resolved
A survey, either general or partial, according to the circumstances, shall be made every time an accident occurs or a defect is discovered which affects the safety of the vessel. The survey shall be such as to insure that the necessary repairs or renewals have been effectively made, that the material and the workmanship of such repairs or renewals are in all respects satisfactory, and that the vessel complies in all respects with the regulations in this subchapter. Vessel reported steering system hydraulic filters leaking excessively. Affect repairs to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard Marine Inspector (CGMI) prior to carrying passengers or cargo.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 July 2025
Resolved 19 July 2025
Resolution: See Activity Number 8188390.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 16 June 2025
Resolved
Persons designated by the owner of the vessel shall conduct all tests and the Design Verification and Periodic Safety tests shall be witnessed by the Coast Guard. Complete testing of Steamship Authority Dwg. No. 200-210-2460656.50000 “Propulsion Design Verification Test Procedures,” to the satisfaction of the attending USCG MI and obtain final approval from MSC by 16Aug25.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 August 2025
Resolved 9 June 2026
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 June 2025
Resolved
All automatically or remotely controlled or monitored vital systems addressed by 46 CFR part 62 must be subjected to tests and inspections to evaluate the operation and reliability of controls, alarms, safety features, and interlocks. Test procedures must be submitted to the Coast Guard for approval. Obtain MSC approval of the following DVTP/PSTPs:
(a) Trident Marine Systems (TMS) Dwg. No. 2023-132R1009, Rev. B, “Periodic Safety Test Procedure,” 12 sheets, dated June 5, 2024
(b) TMS Dwg. No. 2023-132R1005, Rev. A, “Qualitative Failure Analysis and Design Verification Test Procedure,” 39 sheets, dated April 2, 2024
(c) Steamship Authority Dwg. No. Steering DVTP, Rev. C, “Design Verification Test Procedures Steering,” 2 sheets, dated October 7, 2024
(d) Steamship Authority Dwg. No. DG QFA/DVTP, Rev. B, “Design Verification Test Procedures,” 2 sheets, dated October 5, 2024
(e) EMI Doc. No. -, Rev. 0, “Steering System Periodic Safety Testing Procedure (PSTP) MV Aquinnah,” 22 pages, dated May 10, 2024
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 August 2025
Resolved 9 June 2026
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 April 2025
Resolved
46CFR71.65-10: In the event of alterations involving the safety of the vessel, the applicable plans shall be submitted for approval covering the proposed work. In conjunction with the major modification project, the following plans need to be adjudicated prior to operating with passengers to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] New England:
Drawing # 202305 P-12, P-15, T-0, S-22, E-7, E-11, S-2, A-13, S-22
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 June 2025
Engineering › Compressed Air System (control) › Piping
Issued 17 February 2009
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of the ships service air relief valve. Relief valve pops during starting of the strern thruster engine.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2009
Resolved 31 March 2009
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Engineers' Assistance-needed Alarm
Issued 17 February 2009
Resolved
Qualitive failure analysis test results steps 3.7, 3.20, 3.21, 3.24, 3.25 could not be performed as per approved proceures. Technicial shall verify the above steps as per approved procedures for submit corrected steps for review and approval.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2009
Resolved 31 March 2009
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Bridge Visibility
Issued 17 February 2009
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of the pilot house windshield wiper system.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2009
Resolved 17 March 2009
Resolution: Windshield wiper properly adjusted.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Maneuvering Information Fact Sheet
Issued 17 February 2009
Resolved
Install placard for the emergency light in the steering gear room.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2009
Resolved 17 March 2009
Resolution: Placard installed.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Angle Indicator
Issued 17 February 2009
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of the starboard steering gear system (stbd rudder angle indicator show greater than 35deg while applying max rudder)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 February 2009
Resolved 17 February 2009
Resolution: Air found in system, bleed air and check system all sat.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Oil Mixtures
Issued 17 February 2009
Resolved
Clean all machinery space bilges.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 February 2009
Resolved 17 February 2009
Resolution: All bilges cleaned.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 17 February 2009
Resolved
Properly secure all pipe brackets in the Bow Thruster space and cargo space.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 February 2009
Resolved 17 February 2009
Resolution: All brackets in place.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 17 February 2009
Resolved
Label port aft engine room bilge suction valve.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 February 2009
Resolved 17 February 2009
Resolution: Valve label installed
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Rubbish/Waste Materials
Issued 17 February 2009
Resolved
Remove debris from bowthruster exhaust vent.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 February 2009
Resolved 17 February 2009
Resolution: Debris cleaned out. All sat.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 17 February 2009
Resolved
Replace or repair burnt electrical cable in the bowthruster space next to sewage tank valve under ladder.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2009
Resolved 17 March 2009
Resolution: Received documentary proof safisfaying the requirement.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 17 February 2009
Resolved
Install placards for the emergency f/o and mud tank valve handles, porside aft cargo room.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 February 2009
Resolved 17 February 2009
Resolution: Placards installed. All Sat.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 17 February 2009
Resolved
Install open/closed indicator placard for the emergency f/o suction valves, port and starboard engine room space.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 February 2009
Resolved 17 February 2009
Resolution: Tags installed.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Metallic Enclosure/Frame
Issued 17 February 2009
Resolved
Ensure all electrical controllers are properly labeled.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 February 2009
Resolved 17 February 2009
Resolution: Labels are installed. All Sat.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 17 February 2009
Resolved
Starboard engine room escape hatch gasket does not fit properly, renew gasket with proper size gasket.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2009
Resolved 31 March 2009
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Navigation Underway, General
Issued 10 February 2009
Resolved
Install steering instructions including the block diagram in the steering gear room.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 February 2009
Resolved 17 February 2009
Resolution: Instructions and block diagram installed.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Echo-sounding Device
Issued 10 February 2009
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of the depth sounder and speed log while underway. Depth sounder and speed log do not indicate when the vessel exceeds eight knots.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2009
Resolved 10 February 2009
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Echo-sounding Device
Issued 10 February 2009
Resolved
Depth sounder and Speed log does not operate when the vessel exceeds eight knots. Demonstrate proper operation.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 February 2012
Resolved 5 March 2012
Resolution: Corrected during drydock.