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Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. STBD engine is not able to maintain speed under normal operating conditions.

An exhaust blower motor may not be installed in a duct, and if mounted in any space required to be ventilated, must be located as high above the bilge as practicable. Blower blades must be non-sparking. Vessel owner must insall fixed ventilation in the enclosed space FWD of transom.

Exhaust blower switches must be located outside of any space required to be ventilated and must be interlocked with the starting switch and the ignition switch so that the blowers are started before the engine starter motor circuit of the engine ignition is energized. Exhaust blower switch must be interlocked with ignition switch.

The owner or operator must conduct all tests as required by the OCMI, and make the vessel available for all specific inspections and drills required by subpart H of this part. Vessel owner was unable to conduct fire, abandon ship or man overboard drills due to STBD engine failure.

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 OCMI, except during an emergency. When repairs are made during an emergency, the owner, managing operator, or master shall notify the OCMI as soon as practicable after such repairs or alternations are made. Repairs or alterations that affect the safety of the vessel include, but are not limited to: replacement, repair, or refastening of deck or hull planking, plating, and structural members; repair of plate or frame cracks; damage repair or replacement, other than replacement in kind, of electrical wiring, fuel lines, tanks, boilers and other pressure vessels, and steering, propulsion and power supply systems; alterations affecting stability; and repair or alteration of lifesaving, fire detecting, or fire extinguishing equipment.The owner or managing operator shall submit drawings, sketches, or written specifications describing the details of the T-Top alterations to the cognizant [name withheld] to the addition of the T-Top without approved place it should be removed or a new stability test must be conducted prior to operating with passengers.

Provide a satisfactory overpressure/baffle leak test for the inflatable tube collar that is installed onboard. The test needs to show adequate holding pressure of 1.5 times the manufactures recommended operating pressure.

Provide satisfacotry sea trials/drills in the prescence on an attending marine inspector.