ESPLA NADIA

Immediately after the addressing of resultant safety concerns, the owner, agent, master, or person in charge of a vessel involved in a marine casualty shall notify the nearest Sector Office, Marine Inspection Office, or Coast Guard Group Office whenever a vessel is involved in a marine casualty consisting of loss of main propulsion or primary steering, or any associated component or control system, that reduces the maneuverability of the vessel. Vessel's engine stalled while giving a tour and all attempts to restart were unsuccessful. Issue must be addressed to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46 CFR 185.202(a)(3)

Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent. Port vent did not close 100% to secure air flow. Make repairs and demonstrated correct operation.

Prove proper operation of the propulsion system.

Make repairs to rudder/steering system and prove proper operation to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inpsector.

The aft/stbd bilge hose found to be cracked and leaking. Issued CG-835 requirement to replace hose.

Fixed CO2 Fire Fighting system is missing servicing report/inspection tags on board. Provide a copy of the servicing report to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Stability letter has not been issued to the vessel by the USCG MSC. A request for sister ship status has been submitted and is going through the approval process at MSC. Stability letter has to be approved and a copy placed on board prior to operating with passengers.