AMERICAN HERITAGE

The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection. Extensive damage to bow and gangway. Provide a Naval Architect or P.E. letter attesting to the vessels ability to transit to the location of repair. Once at repair location, work with the local Coast Guard unit and conduct survey and effect repairs as needed.

Each launching appliance must be in good working order and ready for immediate use. Rescue boat winch cable observed frayed and unserviceable. Vsl will replace the cable.

Penetrations in A-Class fire control boundaries for electrical cables must be constructed to prevent the passage of flame and smoke for one hour. Blue cables outside of male crew berthing area observed missing insulation through 02 fire boundaries. Vsl will reinstall insulation through ladderwell boundary and cover gaps with fire proof caulking.

At least one ring buoy must be fitted with a floating waterlight approved IAW 161.010. Retroflective tape on waterlights observed deteriorated. Replace tape or procure replacement lights.

Each terminal part of a conductor must be made within an enclosure or have a pressure type connector or a solder lug. Cables in engine room overhead near loudhailers observed taped with electrical tape. Cap terminal cable ends in accordance with CFR requirements.

Each vessel must have adequate emergency lighting fitted along the line of escape to the main deck from all passenger and crew accommodation spaces. 02 emergency lights observed not working. Vsl replaced light batteries.

Adult life jackets with appropriate approval series number must be provided for each person onboard. Observed vsl equipped with 206 adult lifejackets. 08 lifejackets observed missing clips. Vsl procured 06 additional lifejackets and 08 clips to meet 210 onboard.

46CFR 122.520 and 524 IAW the above CFR Cites, Fire and Boat Drills must be conducted and witnessed by the Coast Guard prior to getting underway with passengers. Call to schedule the inspection at [phone withheld].

Emergency lighting must automatically actuate upon failure of main lighting system. Two emergency lights in the aft machinery space, two emergency lights in the male crew berthing, and an emergency light in the Sky Lounge (common area) were not actuating. Repair emergency lights.

A door in a main vertical zone bulkhead must be self closing. Self-closing fire doors on 5th deck (aft), 4th deck (aft), and 2nd deck (forward) did not fully close and latch. Repair doors so that they fully close and latch properly.

Nontank vessels subject to this subpart may not operate upon the navigable waters of the United States unless in compliance with a vessel response plan (VRP) approved under § 155.5065. Vessel was observed operating in the MSU Pittsburgh COTP zone without an approved VRP. Provide updated VRP as required. Before getting underway, provide MSU Pittsburgh COTP with requirements found in 33 CFR 155.5025.

The material, design, construction, workmanship, and arrangement of main propulsion machinery and of each auxiliary, directly connected to the engine and supplied as such, must be at least equivalent to the standards established by the ABS Steel Vessel Rules (incorporated by reference, see 46 CFR 58.03-1), except as otherwise provided by this subchapter. During operational testing of Z-Drive propulsion, discovered 2 sheared, and multiple loose mounting studs on Center installation resulting in slight shifting and movement upon clutch control. Loose hardware was corrected, but broken studs cannot be serviced with vessel in water and unit installed. At next dry dock, replace broken studs IAW manufacturer recommendations. 46 CFR 58.05-1(a) 46 CFR 119.220(a)

Crew training record required to be made available for review upon request. Crew training for emergency instruction placard and station bill duties not available. Make records available. 46 CFR 122.420

Monthly abandon ship drill required to be logged. No abandon ship drill logged between 6-1-19 and 10-2-19. Properly log abandon ship drills.

Three surge protectors daisy chained into a single outlet was found in crew members stateroom presented a risk of fire hazard and not good marine practice. 46CFR115.800/46CFR116.405

During spot check of emergency "E" lighting fixtures found multiple lights inoperable. Prove proper operation of all "E" lighting.

Distribution panel #14 in lower crew aft quarters was missing breaker blank.

Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] plans to the USCG Marine Safety Center for the addition of a high water alarm point in the space forward of the bow thruster tunnel prior to vessel's scheduled drydock exam.

A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment under all practicable conditions. Furthermore, each vessel must be provided with a visual and audible alarm to indicate a high water level in a space subject to flooding. Proper drainage to bilge suction is inhibited by permanent concrete blockages and bilge high level alarm is positioned next to bilge suction, so it is unable to sense high water level in forward part of space. Due to necessity of vessel being in drydock to make permanent repairs, temporary measures must be established to ensure forward portion of space is monitored for flooding. Temporary measures must also be established to ensure proper bilge drainage. Company must submit plan to OCMI detailing plans and timelines to make permanent repairs.

All escape hatches and other emergency exits must be marked with "EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR." Exits from the forward machinery space and paddle wheel lounge space were not marked.

The manufacturer's instructions for onboard maintenance of rescue boats and launching appliances must be onboard or vessel must have planned maintenance program for rescue boat and launching appliances. Inspection and maintenance of equipment shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by Coast Guard. Vessel did not have maintenance instructions, proof of program, or maintenance logs available during inspection.

The name of the vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters on the ring life buoys. Re-mark life ring buoys.

The operator of a vessel with a capacity of 250 or more barrels of oil shall provide transfer procedures. Procedures must be posted or available at a place where they can be easily seen and used when engaged in transfer operations. Vessel did not have a copy of fuel transfer procedures onboard. Vessel must provide an onboard copy of Fuel Transfer Procedures prior to next bunkering operation.

The operator of a vessel that is required to have fuel transfer procedures shall maintain them current. The OCMI may require the vessel operator to amend those procedures if they do not meet requirements. Fueling procedures currently used in practice onboard vessel are not in accordance with the vessel's written fuel transfer procedures. Amend written procedures to align with actual procedures used onboard. Proper clearance of this deficiency requires an onboard verification by USCG Marine Inspector, ensuring amended procedures are sufficient and in practice aboard vessel.

Sheathing was found missing over port engine drive shaft at the bulkhead penetration resulting in large opening in aft engine room bulkhead. This condition would render use of CO2 fire fighting system ineffective. Replace sheathing prior to carrying passengers for hire.

Machinery installed must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. Hydraulic line on starboard main engine/Z-drive was supported with string because it was vibrating loose and leaking. Make permanent repairs to ensure hose does not vibrate loose and leak.

Machinery installed must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. Also, Fuel lines must be protected from mechanical injury. Fuel hose on port main engine was found partially chafed through. Replace hose and ensure protection against chafing is installed.

Provide proof of testing materials to meet drug and alcohol requirements.

Rescue boat is not labeled with capacity of vessel, name on both sides and does not have reflective tape.

All of the vessels ring buoys are missing retro-reflective tape.

Vessel struck a submerged object. Dive survey showed cracked cowling and bent blades to stbd "Z" drive. OCMI authorized vessel to continue voyage and make repairs at next scheduled dry dock (January) unless there is a further reduction in propulsion. Where as the vessel will contact the local OCMI to coordinate repairs to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.