KIRBY 27019

When major alterations or major repairs of tank vessels becomes necessary the work shall be done under the direction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, and shall be in accordance with th regulations in effect for new construction insofar as possible. When minor repairs of tank vessels become necessary such work shall be done under the direction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, and shall be in accordance with the regulations in effect at the time the vessel was contracted for or built, or in accordance with the regulations in effect for new construction insofar as possible. Barge struck starboard wing void while pressing up against the bullnose of locks which caused an inset from the bilge knuckle to the deck gunwale approximately 12ft x 8ft, 4-8in deep. Vessel must proceed to Eagle Environmental in Houma, LA then to Main Iron Works in Houma, LA to affect repairs prior to conducting cargo operations. Repairs must be to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Port side vapor header missing stud. Replace stud to the satisfaction of the attending CG MI. 46 CFR 39.2001(j)