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A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked “First-Aid Kit”. A first-aid kit must be easily visible and readily available to the crew. Vessel's first aid kit was inadequate for operations. O/O to renew/replace first-aid kit. 46 CFR 184.710

The person in command of a documented vessel must have on board that vessel the original Certificate of Documentation currently in effect for that vessel. COD for vessel was not on board and operator was not able to provide but application for renewal was provided to MI. 46 CFR 67.315(a)

The cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) determines the total number of persons permitted to be carried on a vessel. In determining the total number of persons, the OCMI may consider the total weight of passengers, crew, and variable loads; stability restrictions and subdivision requirements of the vessel; the vessel's route, general arrangement, means of escape, and lifesaving equipment; minimum manning requirements; and the maximum number of passengers permitted in accordance with § 176.113 of this part. OCMI has approved the reduction in total persons onboard to 24 and total passengers to 23 in lieu of vessel completing a new SST post main engine re-power. If operator wants to operate with number or personas allowed on their stability letter in the future, a new SST must be conducted. 46 CFR 176.112

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: (1) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. OCMI allows for vessels operating within 1000 ft from shore in tender service to use a laminated up to date charlet for it's operating area onboard vs a full corrected paper chart. Vessel did not have any acceptable charts or chartlets onboard. 46 CFR 184.420(a)(1)

A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must:(1) Be approved by the Commandant;(2) Be capable of manual actuation from outside the space in addition to automatic actuation by a heat detector;(3) Automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space; and(4) Be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Vessel's fireboy bottle containing extinguishing agent was off the vessel. O/O to have system serviced, repaired, and certified IAW manufacturer's instructions prior to carrying passengers. 46CFR181.420(a)

pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: (3) Automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space. O/O to devise a means of securing ventilation to engine compartment intake during activation of pre-engineered fixed fire fighting system. 46CFR182.420(a)(3)

A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by § 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (21/2 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words “FIRE BUCKET” must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Vessel was missing 02 fire buckets. 46CFR181.610

Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so the child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets. Vessel had no separation in stowage of adult and child lifejackets. O/O to create stowage separation. 46CFR180.78

Vessel was re-powered in Sector SENE. In accordance with stability letter issued 21AUG2012, no permanent ballast or other weights shall be added or removed from this vessel without the prior consent of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection in the zone this vessel is certificated. Have a stability review completed by Sector Boston to determine if a new SST will be required prior to the carriage of passengers or cargo.

Emergency instructions must be posted aboard the vessel. Alternatively, emergency instructions may be kept on board in a waterproof binder or container. Emergency instructions kept in a container or binder must be made available to the crew, passengers, and marine inspectors upon request. The vessel did not have emergency instructions.

Pre-engineered fixed gas extinguishing system must have a light to indicate discharge and an audible alarm that sounds upon discharge. The light and alarm do not automatically come on unless the operator turns the system to manual over-ride. Ensure the alarms engaged upon discharge. 46CFR420(b)(1)-(2)

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. No charts available. Provide charts of operating area.

Crew training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The training entry shall include the following information. (1) Date of the training; and (2) General description of the training topics. No records of firefighting or man overboard drills available. Provide vessel log with properly documents drills at intervals of no greater than every 3 months.

Vessel name not affixed on Port/Stbd bow.

Vessel did not have written Emergency Instructions.