MAJESTIC STAR

For fixed-gas fire extinguishing systems, the inspections and tests required by Table 176.810(b) of this section, in addition to the tests required by 46 CFR 147.60 and 147.65. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Report of systems (protecting engine room and bow thruster room) servicing not provided for review on day of inspection.

Nontank vessels subject to this subpart may not Continue to operate on the navigable waters of the United States if the period of the VRP authorization has expired. On day of inspection, the VRP authorization was found to be expired. On same date; vessel operator submitted plan for renewal. OCMI authorized vessel to operate while renewal application is processed.

Each vessel inspected and certificated under the provisions of this subchapter must, when any passengers are aboard during the tenure of the certificate, be in full compliance with the terms of the certificate. Senior deckhands not designated by each of the the vessel's masters.

A vessel must be operated in such a manner as to afford adequate precaution against hazards that might endanger the vessel and the persons being transported. Emergency escape hatch deck ring fractured and broke creating an approximately 3 inch by 1 inch area of free communication to the interior of the vessel. Hatch is located on main deck, starboard side of vessel just forward of embarkation station. Temp repair made by installing a plate over the entire hatch. Permanent repair to be made by next credited dry dock/internal structural exam (31OCT2027). Passengers are prohibited from accessing spaces serviced by the inoperable secondary escape route. Vessel personnel may access spaces serviced by inoperable secondary escape route only for short periods of time and only when entry is authorized by the vessel master.

Each vessel must have adequate emergency lighting fitted along the line of esacape to the main deck from all passenger and crew accomodation spaces located below the main deck. 03 emergency lights were found extinguished while conducting operational check.

Vessel must have a CO2 system function test to the satisfaction of Coast Guard Marine Inspectors completed prior to the carriage of passengers.

Provide access to inspect fuel tanks. Spaces are to certified gas free by a marine chemist. Schedule with local Marine Inspectors prior to the carriage of passengers.

The emergency lighting must automatically actuate upon failure of the main lighting system. If a vessel is not equipped with a single source of power for emergency lighting, it must have individual battery powered lights that: (1) Are automatically actuate upon loss of normal power. Main fwd salon emergency light was discovered inoperable. 46CFR120.432(b)

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Replace receptacle covers for 2nd, 3rd, and main deck aft. 46CFR120.200(b)

A vessel with an electrical system operating at more than 50 volts, which is proved with a means to connect to shore power... a cable connecting the shore power connection box or receptacle to main distribution panle must be permanently installed... Shore tie cable insulation/wiring exposed from insulation. Repair and install properly. 46CFR120.390(b)