SACHEM

An internal structural examination conducted in compliance with § 176.600 may be conducted while the vessel is afloat or out of the water and consists of a complete examination of the vessel's main strength members, including the major internal framing, the hull plating and planking, voids, and ballast, cargo, and fuel oil tanks. 02 veridical cracks were found on the stern transom by the outboard engine. Vessel to proved repair proposal to Marine Inspect for attended repairs.

The master of a vessel shall keep a correct, written count of all passengers that embark on and disembark from the vessel. Prior to departing on a voyage, the passenger count must be communicated verbally or in writing, and available ashore at the vessel's normal berthing location or with a representative of the owner or managing operator of the vessel. The passenger count shall be available to the Coast Guard upon request. Vessel does not take or record passenger counts.

The inspection and maintenance of the equipment listed in paragraph (a) of this section shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. No record of maintenance was available upon request.

Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. Only one portable light was located on board the vessel.

Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating. Vessel’s outboard motor is missing propeller due to unknown cause. Vessel not to carry passengers until propeller is properly re-installed to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

The installation of fuel lines, including pipe, tube, and hose, must comply with the requirements of this paragraph. Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located, preferably from an accessible position on the weather deck. If the handle to the shutoff valve at the tank is located inside the machinery space, it must be located so that the operator does not have to reach more than (12 inches) into the machinery space and the valve handle must be shielded from flames by the same material the hull is constructed of, or some noncombustible material. There is no fuel shutoff valve located at the tank connection.

46 CFR 182.460 (a) (1): provide plans for the installation of enclosed space ventilation to [name withheld] by 01JAN17.

46CFR 182.460: Not to carry more than 6 passengers until approved ventilation system installed to the satisfaction of [name withheld] by 01MAY17.

46CFR 181.400 (a) (5): Provide calculations for total aggregate area (not to include fuel tank) beneath decking. Provide plans for the installation of fixed fire extinguishing system to cover enclosed space beneath decking to [name withheld] by 01JAN17.

46 CFR 181.420 Not to carry more than 6 passengers until approved fixed gas extinguishing system installed to the satisfaction of [name withheld] 01MAY17.

Gasoline fuel supply hose was not J-1942, required VSL to replace with approved hose and fittings by 15OCT16, 46 CFR 182-720.