VANESSA

Piping subject to internal head pressure from oil in the tank must be fitted with positive shutoff valves located at the tank. Valves installed on the outside of the oil tanks must be ... arranged with a means of manual control locally at the valve and remotely from a readily accessible and safe location outside of the compartment in which the valves are located. The remote fuel shut off valves located at the fuel oil tanks in both the starboard and port engine spaces were seized and inoperable at time of inspection. Vessel shall ensure valves are operable prior to departure.

The master or person in charge shall ensure that each crane is operated and maintained in accordance with the API Recommended Practice for Operation and Maintenance of Offshore Cranes, API RP 2D, First Edition (Oct. 1972) with supplement 1. The large crane on-board vessel ruptured hydraulic line.

Each lifebuoy must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the OSV and the name of the port required to be marked on the stern of the OSV under subpart 67.123 of this chapter. 46CFR133.70(a)(3)(ii). The marking on the lifebuoy on the STBD leg tower was faded. Vessel shall mark the STBD leg tower lifebuoy as required.

Each OSV must have a line-throwing appliance that is approved under 160.031 or 160.040. 46CFR133.170(a). Line-throwing appliances approved under 160.031 must have 25 cartridges of the caliber and loading specified by the manufacturer of the gun. The cartridges must be blank with waterproof paper wad. 46CFR160.031-4(d). The line-throwing gun did not have 25 cartridges as required. Vessel shall ensure 25 required cartridges are provided.

All jacking systems, holding mechanisms and associated systems are to be constructed and installed to the satisfaction of the Surveyor in accordance with approved plans. Starboard and Port leg tower gearbox adapter housings had fastener nuts severely wasted. Starboard leg tower forward gearboxes 1 through 4 are to be removed and repaired one at time utilizing a vessel spare gearbox over a 90 day period. Starboard aft #4 and port forward 1 through 4 to be repaired during 2023 COI. 46 CFR 134.150, ABS Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units 4/1.13.1 - 4/1.13.3

Emergency lighting must be marked with a letter “E” at least 13 millimeters ( 1/2-inch) high. Several lights on the main deck were worn or missing. 46 CFR 131.840.

Except as specifically provided in this subchapter, electrical installations on an OSV less than 500 GRT must comply with subchapter J. 46CFR129.110(b). Emergency means of communication in a space throughout which the voice communcation station audible-signal device cannot be heard, there must be another audible-signal device or a visual-device, such as a light, either of which is energized from the final emergency bus. 46CFR113.30-25(g). The sound powered phone blue light visual-device in the STBD engine room was inoperable. Vessel shall ensure the blue light visual-device is operational.

Where pressure-indicating gages are used, they shall be chosen to be compatible with the pressure to be indicated. The size of the visual display, the fineness of graduations, and the orientation of the display will be considered. In no case shall the upper range of the gage be less than 1.2 times nor more than 2 times the pressure at which the relieving device is set to function. Starboard pressure vessel relif valve was set to 175psi with a 0-200 psi tank gauge. Minimum upper range of gauge required is 210 psi. Vessel to provide correct pressure gauge. 46 CFR 54.15-5(f).

Each standard piping component for hydraulic control system must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 128.110 (c). Hydraulic piping was corroded and damaged causing it to leak.

Except in an emergency, no repairs or alterations to the hull or machinery, or to equipment that affects the safety of the OSV, may be made without notice to the cognizant OCMI in the inspection zone where the repairs or alterations are to be made. When the repairs or alterations have been made, notice must be given to this OCMI as soon as practicable. Vessel installed a portable generator unit on the aft cargo deck and wired it into the port engine room switchboard panel OOA 04 July 2019. No notice to the local OCMI was given and vessel continued to work until it moored in New Iberia, LA for annual inspection preparations OOA 25 Sept 2019. 46 CFR 126.150(a)

Drawings of repairs or alterations must be approved, before work starts, by the cognizant OCMI or, when necessary, by the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center (CO, MSC). Drawings will not be needed if deemed unnecessary by this OCMI or by the CO, MSC. Portable generator has different KW rating with a longer supplied electrical wire connection than that of the original generator. Changes in the electrical load analysis and requirements found in 46 CFR 111 are unknown. Local OCMI is requiring vessel to either replace original generator in kind or submit updated electrical plans to MSC.

Any vessel of at least 5 net tons engaged in coastwise trade must have a certificate of documentation bearing a valid endorsement. Vessel's original COD was not on the vessel. 46 CFR 130.240(a)

Each OSV of 100 or more gross tons must be fitted with anchors and chains meeting the applicable standards set by the ABS for classed vessels. Anchor flukes were seized preventing adequate holding capability. 46 CFR 130.240(a). 46 CFR 130.240(a)

Each lifebuoy must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the OSV. Two lifebuoy's located on the main deck required stenciling to be renewed. 46 CFR 133.70(a)(3)(ii)

Each lifefloat must be arranged with a wire or line that encircles the body of the lifefloat and will not slip off. Painter lines that were attached to the lifefloats were attached to the lifefloat life lines. 46 CFR 133.130(c)(2)(ii)

Valves installed on the outside of oil tanks must be arranged with a means remote control from a readily accessible and safe location outside of the compartment in which the valves are located. Valves installed on the outside of oil tanks must be arranged with a means of remote control from a readily accessible and safe location outside of the compartment in which the valves are located. Remote fuel shutoff for the starboard fuel tank required repair to make operational. 46 CFR 56.60-50(d)(1)

Fire axe must be marked with the vessel's name. Fire axe located on pilothouse bulkhead was not marked.

Disassemble and inspect lower most gearbox per leg as per CG 543 policy letter 07-02. Vessel's legs are configured with a double rack design that uses two lower gearboxes. Vessel provided inspection reports for only one lower gearbox. Vessel to disassemble and inspect the 3 additional lower gearboxes on port, stbd, and aft legs(F1P,F1S,and P1A). To be corrected by 2019 annual exam.

Propulsion shafting requires a means to observe rotation. Tachometer for port shaft does not register astern rotation.

Two emergency lights provided inadequate lighting for lifesaving and embarkation stations. Main deck light for aft port rope ladder and pilothouse light for rescue boat stowage had bulbs that were blown. Vessel to replace bulbs and test.

Two lifefloats had damage to outer covering allowing water to come in contact with floatation material. Vessel to replae or repair both life floats.

Vessel requires a means to secure fuel supply to main engines operable from main deck. Port main fuel tank remote cut off valve would not turn and close valve. Vessel to repair.

Provide a certificate of documentation. COD was applied for several weeks ago and NVDC requested additional information regarding Offshore Liftboats, LLC owner's citizenship. NVDC database showed only two U.S. owners and the application submitted for the VANESSA indicated four owners. Company's legal dept has provided proof of citizenship and is awaiting document.

Engineering plan extension review is still pending for vital and non-vital piping systems. Upon receipt of Marine Safety Center comment letter, vessel is to notify nearest OCMI to address any items returned for revision. Corrections to the material, design, equipment, construction, and installation will be to the satisfaction of the local OCMI.