GALVESTON ISLAND

A device must be provided to automatically shut down power ventilation serving the protected space. Ventilation stops for engine room were inoperable from pilot house.46 CFR 181.410(10)

On a vessel of at least 26 feet in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate high water level. Audible bilge alarm was not functioning with engines secured. 46 CFR 182.530(a)

An interconnected detection and alarm system must: meet UL 217 and be installed such that the actuation of alarm in one area results in both audible and visual alarms in all areas required by 46 CFR 181.405(c) or 118.400(d). Vessel engine room was not interconnected to pilot house with no visual alarm. Vessel restricted to Limited Coastwise route until compliance has been observed.

Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station in accordance with Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must carry a radio operator who meets the following requirements: Where the station power does not exceed 250 watts carrier power or 1500 watts peak envelope power, the radio operator must hold a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. Where the station power exceeds 250 watts carrier power or 1500 watts peak envelope power, the radio operator must hold a general radiotelephone operator license or higher class license. No crew member on board had a vaild radio operator license. 47 CFR 80.159(e)

The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for protection against fire and necessary facilities for passengers and crew. A cable penetration for the closed-circuit security camera located within the aft A-60 fire boundary does not contain any properly fire-rated approved stuffing material, which needs to be installed. 46 CFR 177.100

On a vessel of at least 26 feet in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided to indicate a high water level. Marine Inspectors (MIs) identified bilge high level indicator lights with dead bulbs for the steering gear and engine rooms when the alarms were activated. 46 CFR 182.530(a)

Where provisions are made for charging batteries, there must be natural or induced ventilation sufficient to dissipate gases generated. Two separate battery banks installed within the pilot house consoles are not ventilated. Provide an installation proposal for adequately ventilating the battery banks. 46 CFR 183.350(a)

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment. Upon entering the pilothouse, MIs personal carbon monoxide (CO) detectors alerted to the presence of CO, which may be indicative of a hydrogen off-gassing from batteries. Provide a marine electrician's report attesting to proper operation of batteries and battery charger installations. 46 CFR 183.200(b)

Each ungrounded system must be provided with a suitably sensitive ground detection system located at the respective switchboard that provides continuous indication of circuit status to ground with a provision to momentarily remove the indicating device from the reference ground. Vessel must prove operation of ground detection meter.