INTERGULF 101

The hose burst pressure and the pressure used for the test required by 33 CFR 156.170 must not be marked on the hose and must be recorded elsewhere at the facility as described in paragraph (f) of this section. Vessel's data placard displayed test pressure.

Each hose must be marked with one of the following: The name of each product for which the hose may be used; or For oil products, the words “OIL SERVICE”; or For hazardous materials, the words “HAZMAT SERVICE—SEE LIST” Vessels hoses did not display product service type.

Ensure that the main and auxiliary machinery, electrical installations, life-saving appliances, fire-detecting and extinguishing equipment, pilot boarding equipment, and other equipment is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended, and that it complies with the applicable regulations for such vessels. Prime mover exhaust contained 1.5in crack in expansion joint. 46 CFR 31.10-15(b)

Manholes and flush scuttles in position 1 or 2 or within superstructures other than enclosed superstructures shall be closed by substantial covers capable of being made watertight. #1 STBD forward hatch coaming and #2 STBD forward hatch cover found severely deteriorated, diminishing watertightness. In addition, STBD bow rake hatch missing dog due to deteriorated hinge. A one time cargo discharge is authorized to allow required preparations for welding. 46 CFR 42.15-40(a)

Scantlings, material, and workmanship, subdivision of cargo spaces, fitting of cofferdams, and testing of tanks shall be at least equivalent to the requirements of the American Bureau of Shipping. Require gauging on indicated locations of diminished scantling on cargo tank trunk and STBD bow deck. 46 CFR 32.60-1(a)

Disks or disk faces, seats, stems and other wearing parts of valves shall be made of material possessing corrosion and heat resisting qualities suitable for service conditions to which they may be subjected. Marine inspectors observed extreme corrosion on the reach rod stem pipes for the master suction, cargo 1, cargo 2, and deep well stripping valves located on the open deck of the vessel. Vessel is authorized one time discharge within the port of Houston. Vessel shall be gas-freed prior to conducting permanent repairs. Repairs shall be made to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 56.20-9(d)