G.L. 58

Each cable installation must meet Sections 6, of IEEE 45.8-2016 (incorporated by reference; see § 110.10-1 of this subchapter). USCG MI's observed multiple cable runs not secured properly. Areas identified were: Crane machinery room switchboard area, forward starboard machinery room overhead, and generally throughout the machinery room. Properly secure all cables IAW IEEE to satisfaction of USCG.

Piping systems for ships and barges must be designed, constructed, and inspected in accordance with ASME B31.1 (incorporated by reference; see § 56.01-2), as limited, modified, or replaced by specific requirements in this part.

All safety and relief valves for use on pressure vessels or piping systems shall be designed to meet the protection and service requirements for which they are intended and shall be set to relieve at a pressure which does not exceed the “maximum allowable working pressure” of the pressure vessel or piping system. The crane engine room air receiver pressure relief valve is set to 225 psi & the MAWP of the air receiver tank is 200 psi. 46CFR54.15-10(a)

A ship of 100 gross tons or more constructed before July 1, 1974, and a ship of 100 or more but less than 300 gross tons constructed after June 30, 1974 must: Meet paragraph (a)(1) of this section; or (2) Equip each fuel oil or bulk lubricating oil tank vent, overflow, and fill pipe during oil transfer operations with a portable container of at least a 5 U.S. gallon capacity; or (3) If the ship has a fill fitting for which containment is impractical, use an automatic back pressure shut-off nozzle. Fuel transfer station containment coaming drain plug could not be threaded into containment. 33CFR155.320(b)

Each liferaft must be stowed to permit manual release from its securing arrangements. The port side liferaft pelican hook is corroded and siezed closed. 46CFR199.130(c)(1)

Each generator arranged for parallel operation must have reverse-power or reverse-current trips. Operator could not demonstrate this function. 46CFR111.12-11(f)

The operating levers of each quarter-turn (rotary) valve must be parallel to the fluid flow when open and perpendicular to the fluid flow when closed. The forward crane generator fuel cutoff valve nearest the fuel pump was not installed as designed and had a pair of vice grips as handle. 46CFR56.20-9(a)

Each vessel must carry not less than 12 rocket parachute flares approved under approval series 160.136. Vessel only had 8 flares onboard. 46CFR199.60(c)(1)

Openings for fill and vent pipes must be on the topmost surface of a tank. There must be no openings in the bottom, sides, or ends of a tank except as follows: The opening for the fuel supply piping is not restricted to the top of the tank. MI observed a small diesel fuel leak coming from vessel’s day tank at the fill opening. 46CFR58.50-1

Previously installed extinguishers with extinguishing capacities smaller than what is required in table 95.50-10(a) of this subpart need not be replaced and may be continued in service so long as they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] observed two portable fire extinguishers not secured in their approved brackets & just sitting on deck. 46CFR95.50-80(a)(1)

Pressure vessels shall be designed, constructed, and inspected in accordance with section VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (incorporated by reference, see 46 CFR 54.01–1), as limited, modified, or replaced by specific requirements in this part. The provisions in the appendices to section VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code are adopted and shall be followed when the requirements in section VIII make them mandatory. For general information, table 54.01–2(a) lists the various paragraphs in section VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code that are limited, modified, or replaced by regulations in this part. Air Receiver in Crane had visible wastage, scaling corrosion. Provide ASME U1A form with serial number for that receiver that shows allowable corrosion allowance or replace. 46CFR54.01-2

Lifebuoys must have attachments and fittings resistant to UV light. Current grab line is deteriorated and needs replacing.

Manholes and flush scuttles in position 1 or 2 or within superstructures other than enclosed superstructures shall be closed by substantial covers capable of being made watertight. Identified 04 manhole covers with missing hardware. Replace with the required hardware.