AMERICAN PRIDE

Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for the propulsion requirements of the hull and capable of operating at constant marine load. The main engines shut down unexpectedly while underway. Trouble shoot the system and provide technician report describing the cause and actions taken to correct.

07120 - Means of escape - Except as otherwise provided in this section, each space accessible to passengers or used by the crew on a regular basis, must have at least two means of escape, one of which must not be a watertight door. Vessel utilized bolts with nuts to secure the balcony egress routes. Vessel is required to replace bolts and nuts with suitable device to allow uninhibited egress. 46 CFR 116.500(A)

07116- Ventilation - Vessel is required a grease extraction hood required by § 118.400 of this part must meet UL 710 “Exhaust Hoods for Commercial Cooking Equipment,” or other standard specified by the Commandant. Vessel installed aftermarket vent covers that did not meet specification or correct orientation of installation. Required to replace and install in accordance with the regulations and provide documentation to our office. 46 CFR 118.425(a)

09209- Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire. Coffee power cords were laid on hot plate. Vessel required to secure power cords to prevent fire hazard. 46 CFR 120.200(b)

All cable and wire must have stranded copper conductors with sufficient current carrying capacity for the circuit in which they are used. Cable and wire for power and lighting circuits must: (1) Meet Section 310-13 of the NEC (NFPA 70) except that asbestos insulated cable and dry location cables can not be used; (2) Be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), as UL Boat or UL Marine cable; or (3) Meet § 111.60-1 in subchapter J of this chapter for cable and § 111.60-11 in subchapter J of this chapter for wire. Each receptacle outlet must be suitable for the environment in which it is installed and constructed to the appropriate NEMA or IEC protection standard as referenced in § 111.01-9. Passenger staterooms were installed with cable management system not approved for shipboard use. The system uses a non UL approved junction box intended for low voltage cables to route the 110Vac supply cable behind the bulkhead to the TV. The plugs provided are permanently molded on to a section of solid conductor ROMEX type cable. Remove cable management system and seal openings made in bulkhead for junction boxes to B-15 standard.

B-Class bulkheads must be capable of preventing the passage of flame for 30 minutes. Bulkheads between both lower crew berthings and their prospective corridors are not properly sealed due to gaps along the top of the bulkhead above false ceiling. Gaps will allow the passage of fire or smoke. Make crew berthing bulkheads to B-0 standard.

46 CFR 115.800(a) A vessel is inspected for compliance with the standards required by this subchapter. Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements not covered by standards in this subchapter may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. Paddle wheel boards (Buckets) were found with large rot pockets. While not used for propulsion the wheel turns when the vessel is underway. loose or broken boards may damage the thrusters or vessel structures. Replace all rotten boards. To be completed by 12 June, 2021

46 CFR 115.800(a) A vessel must have one or more ring life buoys as follows: Life rings were found weathered and damaged by exposure to UV. Replace all damaged life rings. To be completed by 12 June, 2021.

The OCMI may require an inspection and testing whenever a repair or alteration is undertaken. Repair bow gangway boom pin assembly & provide NDT cert.

Suitable means, such as a manual damper, automatic damper, or vent cover, must be provided in an accessible location for shutting off the passage of air through the ventilation duct in the event of fire. repair the inoperable fire damper in male berthing washroom.

Vessel had multiple open pipe penetrations through a water tight bulkhead that were never sealed during new construction. These pipe penetrations were located to the port side, approximately 10 feet off the centerline, at bulkhead No. 62. As per the vessel's stability letter, bulkhead 62 is considered to be a Main Transverse Watertight Bulkhead.

Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads must have means to make them water tight. Penetrations in A-Class fire control boundaries for electrical cables, pipes, trunks, ducts, etc. must be constructed to prevent the passages of smoke and flame for one hour. In addition the penetration must bedesigned or insulated so that it will withstand the same temperature rise limits as the boundary penetrated. Repair all improperly sealed penetrations in water tight bulkheads, A-class boundaries, and B-class boundaries.

Nonmetallic flexible hose may be used in lube oil, fuel oil and fluid power systems only where flexibility is required and in lenghts not exceeding 30in. Replace flexible fuel hose that exceeds 30 in. on boat top generator with an acceptable installation.

Each rescue boat and ring buoy must be marked with type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 164.018 in sub chapter Q. Install type II retroreflective material on all ring buoys.

IMO: Vsl is broadcasting no IMO #

Transit to Astoria while making repairs to the port propulsion engine only after transiting through the Boneville Locks and the section of fast water below the dam. Contact MSU Portland for an inspection of the repairs in Astoria prior to sailing with passengers from Astoria. provide a technicions report of the final condition of the port engine.

Provide an engine manufacturers condition found and repair report for the port main engine. Make port engine available for inspection by a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

(Amended) Provide copy of complete cond. found & rep. rpts from eng. svc techs (Peterson CAT, Portland, OR) for all port main eng reps, incl, cyl. liner replacements, cyl. head replacements, to address any coolant sys abnormalities, leaks (incl leaks via exhaust) or overheating issues. Separate reports are req for repairs conducted onboard (dockside & U/W) between 09-13SEP17 & 01-08SEP17

Provide a written statement from the vessel's master on duty between 09SEP17 and 11SEP17 detailing the events leading up to the discovery of problems with the port main engine that lead up to the decision to change the head gaskets. This includes observations of leaks, engine operating parameters out of normal range and noticeable changes in engine performance. 46 CFR 115.700/.702

Deck scuttles used for escapes from female, male and forward engineering spaces are not available from above and no wrenches are on site. The deck scuttles are not in accordance with 46 CFR 116.500(i)&(m). Provide access and wrenches and a written proposal to replace the scuttles with the correct escape scuttles.

The approximately two (2) inch plywood and carpet hatch cover that is over the female quarters emergency escape hatch is not in accordance with 46CFR116.500(i), 46CFR116.425, or 46CFR164.006. Provide a written proposal for a hatch cover that meets the requirement and does not hamper the crews ability to actuate the escape from below or blocks access to the hatch from above.

The approximately one (1) inch plywood and carpet hatch cover that is over the male quarters emergency escape hatch is not in accordance with 46CFR116.500(i), 46CFR116.425, or 46CFR164.006. Provide a written proposal for a hatch cover that meets the requirement and does not hamper the crews ability to actuate the escape from below or blocks access to the hatch from above.

The approximately two (2) inch plywood and carpet hatch cover that is over the forward engineering space emergency escape hatch is not in accordance with 46CFR116.500(i), 46CFR116.425, or 46CFR164.006. Provide a written proposal for a hatch cover that meets the requirement and does not hamper the crews ability to actuate the escape from below or blocks access to the hatch from above.

The escape ladder installed in the Female and Male berthing areas are stored in teh overhead with a release mechanism that renders the ladders not available for immediate service in an emergency. the actuation mechanism is out of reach of the crew members. Provide a written repair proposal to make the release mechanism accessible to all crewmembers.

Based on the wooden material of the escape hatch covers in the main deck hallway and in the main deck dining area; make the identified deck area and any adjacent spaces, accessible for inspection to verify what the deck leveling/finishing materials are.

Provide an approval letter from MSC for the Evacuation Plan or submit the plan to MSC for review and approval.

All escape hatches must be marked "Emergency Exit, Keep Clear" in two (2) inch letters; four(04) escapes are not properly marked in accordance with 46 CFR 122.606.

A means of escape that is not readily apparent msut be marked. The Aft Machinery Space emergency escape is not readily apparent and not marked. 46 CFR 116.500(j)

Have ZF Engineering staff review dive survey video recorded by Fred Devine Salvage divers on 18APR16 (31:19 minutes in length) and the photos provided to vessel earlier this week of the damaged port propeller and have them provide this office answers to the questions listed on following requirements HO05 & HO06:

Explain the damaged bracket/mount in the 18APR16 18APR16 dive video detailed in minute 00:00 to minute 01:35? Also, provide manufacturer's recommendations for future follow-up inspections and/or repairs.

Does ZF engineering recommend any testing, inspections or repairs based upon the knowledge that the 2900 lb thruster nozzle detached and struck the moving propeller resulting in severe damage to the blades.

HAVE AUTHORIZED ZF (MFG) TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVES EXAMINE THE PORT ZF THRUSTER UNIT AND HAVE THEM PROVIDE A CONDITION FOUND/RECOMMENDATION REPORT TO BE GIVEN TO [name withheld] OR, THAT STATES THE PRESENT CONDITION OF THE PORT THRUSTER AS IT IS PRESENTLY; THAT STATES ANY RECOMMENDED REPAIRS AND IF ENDORSED TO ALLOW CONTINUED OPERATIONS WITHOUT THE KORT NOZZLE, STATE ANY LIMITATIONS.

PROVIDE A DIVER SURVEY REPORT WITH PHOTOGRAPHS INDICATING THE MATERIAL CONDITION OF BOTH OF THE ZF STERN DRIVE HUB, KORT NOZZLES AND THEIR MOUNTINGS, AND PROPELLERS.

PROVIDE THE DIMENSIONS AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS OF THE THRUSTER'S KORT NOZZLE FOR FURTHER EVALUATION OF NAVIGABLE CHANNEL SAFETY OF TEH LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER.

PROPERLY MARK THE VESSELS STERN WITH THE VESSELS HAILING PORT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.