ANNA MARIA EXPLORER

The owner or managing operator shall submit drawings, sketches, or written specifications describing the details of any proposed alterations to the cognizant [name withheld] alterations must be approved by the OCMI before work is started. - 46 CFR 176.700(b) MI observed severe damage on vessel's bow as a result of an allision with a bridge. A repair proposal must be submitted and approved prior to alterations/work. Final repairs shall be inspected by a qualified MI and prior to the carriage of passengers.

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. - 46 CFR 176.700(a) MI observed vessel's port outboard engine is inoperable. Prior to the carriage of passengers, final repairs shall be inspected by a qualified MI and include an operational test of the engine and steering system while underway.

47 CFR 80.1061 (f) To enhance protection of life and property it is mandatory that each 406.0–406.1 MHz EPIRB be registered with NOAA. MI observed that EBIRB registration was expired. CODE 705: Vessel shall not operate seaward of the COLREGS demarcation line as defined in 33 CFR PART 80.

46 CFR 180.68(a)(2) A vessel on a limited coastwise route must carry Six hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. MI observed that the distress signals were expired.

An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board. In addition, child life jackets equal to 10% of persons permitted onboard must be provided. All lifejackets found to be severely faded and the foam inside is deteriorated. 46 CFR 180.71(a) + 46 CFR 180.71(b)

A vessel must have a life buoy onboard that is approved in accordance with subchapter Q.1 Life buoy was found severely faded and had a hole on one side. 46 CFR 180.70(b)(1)

When necessary for safe operation, the cognizant OCMI may place specific stability restrictions in a stability letter or on the Certificate of Inspection of a vessel not more than 65 feet (19.8 meters) in length, which, under § 178.310 of this part, complies with the requirements of § 178.320 of this part. Inspector identified forward spaces with deck inspection hatches that were not sealed watertight. 4" of standing water was found in the forward spaces on both port/stbd side. The operator removed the water during the inspection using a portable pump, however, the inspection hatches do not seal in accordance with the restrictions on the stability letter. Seal the forward space inspection hatches watertight prior to operating beyond a L,B,S route. 46 CFR 178.210

On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each space with a thru hull below the waterline. The visual bilge alarm is inoperable on the starboard side. 46 CFR 182.530

At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. If more than one ring life buoy is carried, at least one must not have a lifeline attached. Each lifeline on a ring life buoy must Be buoyant; Be of at least 18.3 meters (60 feet) in length; Be non-kinking; Have a diameter of at least 7.9 millimeters ( 5/16 inch); Have a breaking strength of at least 5 kilonewtons (1,124 pounds); and Be of a dark color if synthetic, or of a type certified to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light. Inspector found 50' of lifeline attached to the ring buoy.

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions; Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Inspector identified corroded conductors and corroded fuses in the starboard aft compartment. Two fuses for the battery charger found corroded and one primary branch fuse found corroded. 46 CFR 183.200

A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. The FCC Safety Certificate is expired and the new VHF installation does not have the MMSI programmed. 46 CFR 184.502

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector may require that an abandon ship or man overboard drill be held under simulated emergency conditions specified by the inspector. Unable to conduct drills due to inclement weather. 46 CFR 176.808 (g)

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector may require that a fire drill be held under simulated emergency conditions specified by the inspector. Unable to conduct drills due to inclement weather. 46 CFR 176.810 (d)

Radio would not trasmit and could only recevie.

Vessel's radio must have lat and long/MMSI displayed for DSC. Vessel's radio did not display MMSI and lat and long. Update radio to display lat and long and MMSI.