KIRBY 29035

All tank vessels, the construction or conversion of which is started on or after July 1, 1951, shall conform to the requirements in this subpart in construction of hulls. Scantlings, material, and workmanship, subdivision of cargo spaces, fitting of cofferdams, and testing of tanks shall be at least equivalent to the requirements of the American Bureau of Shipping or other recognized classification society. The vessel suffered a 3 inch hole in the port side, 40 feet from the stern and approximately 4 feet above the waterline. Vessel is authorized a one time transit to Channelview, TX to enact permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard. For clearance of deficiency, please contact Sector Houston Domestics Branch at [email withheld]

When major repairs of tank vessels become necessary the work shall be done under the direction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, and shall be in accordance with the regulations in effect for new construction insofar as possible. The horizontal starboard bow is dented starting from two feet from the starboard timberhead 12' long by 14" wide by 4"-6" of inset. Make permanent repairs to the horizontal starboard bow to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.

Found vapor connection flange faces missing permanent studs. One stud was found to be of a screw in type and another was missing completely.

Prior to loading cargo, make repairs to port side gunwale to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector

Port corner bow rake, entire corner is compromised. Port side shell plating is set in 3" - 6", 10' along the #3 port wing void along the gunwale deck top to include the void cover. Stbd stern corner button and kevel is pulled off. Mid section by way of the #2 void gunwale has a approx 8' x 6" inset.

Sector Corpus Christi identified damage to starboard bow corner wrap 1/4"X3', issued PTP to transit to Houston shipyard to make repairs.