11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 1 December 2025
Resolved
Each life float must be fitted with a light. The light must be a floating waterlight approved under approval series 161.010. The floating waterlight must be attached by a 3/8inch lanyard resistant to deterioration from UV light and at least 18 feet in length. Life float lights did not meet 161.010 and were not attached by 18 foot line. Provide life floats with approved light.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 December 2025
Resolution: MI attended vessel to conduct def check. All SAT.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 1 December 2025
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. MI find fuel leak on #1 MDE. Fix leak and notify local OCMI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 December 2025
Resolution: MI attended vessel to conduct def check. All SAT.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 1 December 2025
Resolved
All vessels must have operable navigation lights in accordance with the Navigation Rules. All Navigation lights were inoperable. Provide navigation lights that are in compliance with the Navigation Rules. Vessel is restricted to day time operations until issue is resolved.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 4 December 2025
Resolution: MI attended vessel to conduct def check. All SAT.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 1 December 2025
Resolved
A vessel on an oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes route must carry Six hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. MI observed only three orange hand distress signals onboard. Get 03 orange flares and notify local OCMI.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 December 2025
Resolved 4 December 2025
Resolution: MI attended vessel to conduct def check. All SAT.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 1 December 2025
No resolution recorded
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up to date: U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication and Coast Guard Light List. MI observed that the publications were not up to date. Provide up to date publication.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 December 2025 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 4 December 2024
Resolved
The EPIRB’s battery is replaced after it is used, or before the date required by FCC regulations in 47 CFR
part 80, whichever comes sooner. Vessel EPIRB has expired in February, 2024. Replace EPIRB with new one and show proof of registration.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 5 December 2024
Resolution: Received photos of new EPIRB and registration. All SAT.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 4 December 2024
Resolved
Each hydrostatic release unit, other than a disposable unit, must be serviced within 12 months of its manufacture. Vessel EPIRD hydrostatic release expired in September, 2024. Replace hydrostatic release.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 5 December 2024
Resolution: Received photo of new hydroststic release. All SAT.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 4 December 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to test and make available for inspection all items in the ship’s outfit, navigation lights and equipment which are required to be carried by the regulations in this sub-chapter. Vessel Port and Starboard nav light lens where deteriorated. Replace lights with new lens.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 5 December 2024
Resolution: Received photos of new lens. All SAT.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 4 December 2024
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Port engine room hatch cover has a small hole near the handle. Fill in hole to make hatch watertight.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 December 2024
Resolved 16 December 2024
Resolution: Received photos of sealed hole. All SAT.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 4 December 2024
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. Found hole in forward bulkhead of the compressor room, 2 in the Laz and 2 wires in the Laz that need to be sealed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 December 2024
Resolved 16 December 2024
Resolution: Received photos of bulkhead penetrations sealed. All SAT.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 December 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Found two bunches of dead end wires under the helm. Remove dead end wires.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 December 2024
Resolved 16 December 2024
Resolution: Received photos of dead-end wires removed. All SAT.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 4 December 2024
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire
hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Compressor room hatch gasket was falling out of the hatch. Replace gasket and conduct satisfactory caulk test.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 January 2025
Resolved 10 January 2025
Resolution: Received email conforming new gasket is installed. All SAT.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Cleanliness
Issued 4 December 2024
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire
hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Galley keep-warm system had an accumulation of dust built up underneath it. Clean and remove all dust.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 December 2024
Resolved 16 December 2024
Resolution: Received photos of galley equipment cleaned. All SAT.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 4 December 2024
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection
deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service in
which they are to be employed. Vessel horn was inoperable. Fix horn and conduct satisfactory test. Use portable air horn until the vessel horn is operable.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 December 2024
Resolved 23 December 2024
Resolution: Received video of operational ships horn. All SAT.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
The person in command of a documented vessel must have on board that vessel the original Certificate of Documentation (COD) currently in effect for that vessel.
The vessel does not have a current COD. Vessel is to obtain a current COD
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 November 2023
Resolution: Vessel applied for a new COD, which should arrive within the next week.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space. The fixed firefighting system in the compressor room did not shut down the supply fan when activated. Fix system to reflect current regulation and make system available for testing to the local OCMI.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 7 February 2024
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory test of shutdown.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Vessels audible bilge alarm was inoperable during inspection. Fix audible alarm and make ready for inspection
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 November 2023
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory test.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail. Vessel’s generator machinery guard was missing and had exposed pulleys. Replace cover to minimize injury hazard
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 November 2023
Resolved 7 February 2024
Resolution: Cover was reinstalled.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail. Vessel has a supply fan in the compressor room which does not have a cover over it. Install cover over fan to minimize injury hazard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 December 2023
Resolved 7 February 2024
Resolution: Cover has been installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
Oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, and Great Lakes routes. A vessel on an oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes route must carry—six hand red flare distress signals and six hand orange smoke distress signals.
The vessel is missing one distress signal. Vessel is to obtain a distress signal.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 November 2023
Resolution: Vessel acquired additional red hand flares.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
The equipment required for life floats and buoyant apparatus must meet the specifications lifeline and pendants; paddle; painter; light. Floating light batteries expired on one life-float and one life buoy. Vessel is to replace both battery to specification. Vessel is restricted to day time operations only until deficiency is rectified.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 November 2023
Resolution: Received pictures of the new batteries and receipt.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio, 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.
Vessel’s Safety Radio Certificate is expired. Vessel is to obtain a new Vessel’s Safety Radio Certificate.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 December 2023
Resolved 7 February 2024
Resolution: Vessel acquired FCC radio safety cert and found an existing/valid FCC station license.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
The float-free link required by § 180.130(a)(1) must be: Certified to meet § 160.073 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant; Of proper strength for the size of the life float or buoyant apparatus as indicated on its identification tag; and Secured to the painter at one end and to the vessel on the other end.
One of the lifefloats did not have a float-free link tag and both lifefloat painters were not secured to the vessel. Secure both painters to the vessel with weak link.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 November 2023
Resolution: Weak link was adequately secured to deck.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Vessel had exposed wires on both MDE alternator’s. Remove or cap exposed wires in accordance with current regulations.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 7 February 2024
Resolution: Wires have been appropriately dead-ended.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 26 September 2022
Resolved
All distress flares were expired. Replace expired flares. Vessel is restricted to a Lakes, Bays, and Sounds route until this deficiency is rectified.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 December 2022
Resolution: Received email with evidence of new flares.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 26 September 2022
Resolved
VHF radio failed operational test. Prove operation of VHF radio. Vessel restricted to no more than 1000 feet from shore until deficiency rectified.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 27 September 2022
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory test.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 26 September 2022
Resolved
Vessel's EPIRB hydrostatic release was expired. Replace EPIRB hydrostatic release. Vessel restricted to no more than three nautical miles from shore until deficiency rectified.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 27 September 2022
Resolution: Replaced hydro.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 26 September 2022
Resolved
Life jacket storage compartments found to be missing labeling. Appropriately mark compartments.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 October 2022
Resolved 15 November 2022
Resolution: Received picture of new labeling.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 26 September 2022
Resolved
Mounting bracket for stbd floating water light found to be broken. Replace mounting bracket.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 October 2022
Resolved 15 November 2022
Resolution: Received picture of the new bracket.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 26 September 2022
Resolved
Junction box on fwd bulkhead of lazarette found to be missing face plate. Install new face plate.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 October 2022
Resolved 12 December 2022
Resolution: Received email with evidence of new faceplate.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 26 September 2022
Resolved
Various first aid kit items were expired. Remove/replace expired first aid kit items.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 October 2022
Resolved 12 December 2022
Resolution: Received email with evidence of new first aid kit. However, kit is set to expire on 29 April 2023.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 26 September 2022
Resolved
Navigation publications were expired. Replace navigation publications with 2022 copies.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 October 2022
Resolved 19 October 2022
Resolution: Received pictures of new nav pubs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 30 November 2021
Resolved
Provide proper sealing compound ( Fire rated) to aft engine room bulkhead ECM electrical cable penetration.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 December 2021
Resolved 10 December 2021
Resolution: Defiency corrected.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 30 November 2021
Resolved
STBD battery selector switch cover missing. Re-install
missing cover.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 December 2021
Resolved 10 December 2021
Resolution: Defiency corrected.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 17 March 2021
Resolved
Machinery space boundaries that seperate boundarieson vessels constructed of general purpose resin shall be lined with non-combustible panels or insulation approved by 46CFR164.009 or 164.109. SFP insulation was found removed on port engine hatch. Properly replace SFP.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 March 2021
Resolved 22 March 2021
Resolution: SFP installation complete.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 14 January 2021
Resolved
Provide annual service report for heat detection system.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 February 2021
Resolved 5 April 2021
Resolution: Team attended vessel to verify service.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 14 January 2021
Resolved
Fabricate and install guard for starboard main diesel engine & Generator serpentine belt.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 February 2021
Resolved 22 March 2021
Resolution: Guards installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 14 January 2021
Resolved
Provide spacers between life floats to prevent contact.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 February 2021
Resolved 11 February 2021
Resolution: Vessel rep emailed pictures. All sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 January 2021
Resolved
Provide 01 additional 2.5 Gallon Fire Bucket with lanyard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 February 2021
Resolved 10 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel rep emailed picture.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 14 January 2021
Resolved
Provide Bullhorn on board for effective comms and emergency.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 February 2021
Resolved 11 February 2021
Resolution: Vessel rep emailed pictures. All sat.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 14 January 2021
Resolved
Provide MMSI number on VHF/DSC Radio.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 February 2021
Resolved 11 February 2021
Resolution: Vessel rep emailed pictures. All sat.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 16 January 2020
Resolved
Vessels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radio installation meeting FCC requirements. VHF radio could not receive or transmit clear transmission while conducting radio checks. Vessel is restricted no more than 1000 ft. from shoreline until repaired and tested to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 January 2020
Resolved 17 January 2020
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 16 January 2020
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in normally unmanned spaces. High level audio alarm was not functioning in the steering space. Must rectify to the satisfaction of Coast Guard.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 16 January 2020
Resolved 10 February 2020
Resolution: Def rectified by testing all alarms in presence of CG Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 16 January 2019
Resolved
Replace SFP on machinery space hatch.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 February 2019
Resolved 8 April 2019
Resolution: Picture received.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 January 2019
Resolved
Remove dead end wires in compressor room.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 March 2019
Resolved 14 February 2019
Resolution: Dead-end wires removed.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 January 2019
Resolved
Replace 02 broken windows.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 February 2019
Resolved 5 March 2019
Resolution: Windows replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 16 January 2019
Resolved
Replace 03 expired smoke signals.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 February 2019
Resolved 17 January 2019
Resolution: Owner e-mailed picture of receipt.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 16 January 2019
Resolved
Install hard dive flag and have anchor day shape on board.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 February 2019
Resolved 14 February 2019
Resolution: Flag with diaganol metal rod on board.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 January 2019
Resolved
Remount battery switch and blue sea switch on aft machinery bulkhead.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 February 2019
Resolved 14 February 2019
Resolution: Correctly installed.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage discharge connection
Issued 16 January 2019
Resolved
Lock/secure sewage overboard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 February 2019
Resolved 17 January 2019
Resolution: Owner e-mailed picture of secured overboard.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 29 September 2017
Resolved
Vessel Certificate Of Inspection expired on 18 Sep 2017. Conduct a renewal COI inspection prior to carrying passngers for hire.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 January 2019
Resolution: Cleared.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 19 June 2017
Resolved
Prior to Carrying Passengers for Hire, complete credit drydock.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 June 2017
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 19 October 2016
Resolved
Add ammonia inhalants to first aid kit.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 December 2016
Resolved 1 December 2016
Resolution: Ammonia inhalents installed in first aid kit