S-36

When major alterations or 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. When minor alterations or minor repairs of tank vessels become necessary such work shall be under the direction of Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, and shall be in accordance with the regulations in effect at the time the vessel was contracted for or built, or in accordance with the regulations in effect for new construction insofar as possible. Marine Inspector observed damage in the Bow Void, including 2 severely damaged tripping brackets at the foot of port side ladder. Replace to equivalency of original construction.

Barges shall not be moved from a loading facility unless all bilges and void spaces(except those used for ballasting) are substantially free of water. Periodic inspections and necessary pumping shall be carried out to insure maintenance of such water-free condition in order to minimize the free surface effects, both in the longitudinal and transverse directions. Except when otherwise considered necessary for inspection or pumping, all hatch covers and other hull closure devices for void spaces and hull compartments other than cargo spaces shall be closed and secured at all times. Vessel authorized to conduct single voyage directly to FMT shipyard after offloading the remaining 12000 barrels to the M/V GREAT EXPECTATIONS at mile marker 40 as designated in provided transit plan. Upon arrival, conduct further analysis of starboard bow damage and provide repair plan to Sector New Orleans for approval.