CROSBY 301

46 CFR 151.04-05 (i) Safety relief valves shall be tested by bench testing or other suitable means. The valves shall relieve and reseat within the design tolerances of the set pressure, or it shall be removed and reset prior to being returned to service. This test shall be conducted at the time of the inspection for certification. Marine Inspectors observed no inspection tags attesting to when valves were serviced on either the Safety Relief Valve or the Slop Tank P/V valve. Valves shall be properly serviced and reinstalled on the barge prior to offload of cargo.

Each vessel that is constructed or adapted to carry , or that carries, oil in bulk as cargo oil cargo residue...must have a valid Vessel Response Plan. Vessel does not have a valid VRP. Vessel is not authorized to carry oil as cargo or oil residue until a valid VRP is produced.

Pressure vacuum relief valves shall be examined to determine that the operating mechanism is free and capable of activations ... this test shall be conducted at the time of the inspection for certification. Vessel's pressure vacuum valve was last serviced in September 2016. Valve shall be properly serviced and reinstalled on the barge prior to cargo operations.

All electrical installations in hazardous locations must comply with the general requirements of IEEE 45. Noted that 3S high/overfill alarm wiring is not intrinsically safe. Repair prior to cargo ops.

The piping systems installed on barges shall have the necessary flanges and fittings for safe and efficient operation of the vessel. Noted chaffed fuel supply hose to the #1 prime mover. Repair or replace w/in 14 days.

Scantlings, material, and workmanship, shall be at least equivalent to the requirements of ABS or other recognized classification society. Noted 4 cracked/torn void hatch cover gaskets. Replace as noted.

A cargo tank connected to a VCS must be equipped with permanent or portable gauging that is a closed device. Noted gauging sight glass retaining rings were cracked. Replace or repair retaining rings for all 6 tanks.

All engine installations shall be of marine type engines suitable for the intended service. Unable to test port prime mover. Prove proper operation prior to use.

Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, this subpart applies to each vessel that is constructed or adapted to carry, or that carries, oil in bulk as cargo or oil cargo residue, and the (1) Is a vessel of the United States; (2) Operates on the navigable waters of the United States; or (3) Transfers oil in port of place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Vessel is currently authorized to carry oil products as per Cargo Authority Attachment Serial #: C1-1401284, dated 17-Apr-2014. Vessel does not possess an approved Vessel Response Plan as required by 33 CFR 155.1015. Vessel is not authorized the carriage of any oil in bulk as cargo or oil cargo residue until an approved Vessel Response Plan is obtained. 33 CFR 155.1015 701 c

Coast Guard Sector Houston personnel, while conducting a periodic inspection, noted an inset on the stern gunwale 2'x4" deep. Make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Coast Guard Sector Houston personnel, while conducting a periodic inspection, were unable to internally inspect vapor control piping. Make vapor line available for internal inspection by a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Coast Guard Sector Houston Galveston personnel, while conducting a periodic inspection, were unable to determine the last time the PV Valve was serviced or tested. Provide documentation to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector on PV Valve servicing dates.