GENERAL MACARTHUR

The inspection shall be such as to insure that the vessel, main and auxiliary machinery, electrical installations, is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended, and that it complies with the applicable regulations for such vessel. If any parts thereof are in bad condition, the fact shall immediately be reported to the master, owner or agent, and the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. The No. 3 Generator was tagged out undergoing repairs. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 91.25-10 46 CFR 97.15-15

All crew spaces are to be constructed and arranged in a manner suitable to the purpose for which they are intended and so that they can be kept in a clean, workable, and sanitary condition. The laundry room washer drain is causing grey water to overflow into the hospital shower drain. Identify and repair / replace to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 92.20-15

It shall be the duty of the master and chief engineer to see that the vessel, and, in particular, the quarters are in a clean and sanitary condition. Hospital space was found to have a gallon-sized freezer bag filled with water covering the bowl drain; vapors from the MSD system are backflowing into the vessel toilet system for the hospital and crew accommodations. Identify and repair / replace to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 97.15-10(a)

It shall be the duty of the master and chief engineer to see that the vessel, and, in particular, the quarters are in a clean and sanitary condition. Upon entering MSD space, a noticeable foul odor was present. Identify and repair / replace to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 97.15-10

Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. The tilt trim positioning pin on the outboard rescue boat motor broke during the man overboard drill. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 91.25-15 46 CFR 199.190(a)

Electric installations on vessels must ensure protection of passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. The outlet box in the cutter pumproom was not adequately protected from the environment and did not meet the standards outlined in 46 CFR 111.81-1(f). 46 CFR 91.25-30 46 CFR 111.01-1(a)(2)

Electric installations on vessels must ensure protection of passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. In the generator room, the condensation eliminator for an air receiver was temporarily attached to a flexible power cable leading to a wet bilge without adequate protection from moisture in accordance with 46 CFR 111.81-3(c). 46 CFR 91.25-30 46 CFR 111.01-1(a)(2)

Every crewmember with emergency duties assigned on the muster list must be familiar with their assigned duties before the voyage begins. The crew were unfamiliar with the manual release procedures of the fixed fire extinguishing system as well as the assigned muster list duties for emergency response. Identify or implement training procedures and perform repeat drills to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 97.15-35 46 CFR 199.180(b)(1)

At least one-half the total number of lifebuoys on the vessel must each be fitted with a self-igniting light. Multiple lifebuoy self-igniting lights had incorrect battery types. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 91.25-15 46 CFR 199.70(a)(3)(ii)

Each panelboard must have a circuit directory that has the circuit designation of each circuit. The panelboards in the gym space did not have properly labeled circuit breakers. Identify to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 90.25-1(a) 46 CFR 111.40-11(b)(2)(i)

The master of the vessel for which a load line certificate has been issued shall be responsible for the maintenance of such certificate on board such vessel and for compliance with its terms and conditions. The load line was obscured by fendering tires on the vessel’s hull, and the additional lines used with the load line were not marked in accordance with the requirements outlined in 46 CFR 42.13-30. The deck line was also not properly painted to contrast against the dark background as per 46 CFR 42.13-40. 46 CFR 42.09-1 (c)

In general, compliance with the standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping will be considered as satisfactory evidence of the structural efficiency of the vessel. The #12 manual ventilation gooseneck vent on the 02 level/deck near the lever room was held open by a wood block. Block was removed allowing free ability to close. Deficiency rectified. 46 CFR 92.01-10(a)

The general construction of the vessel shall be such as to minimize fire hazards insofar as is reasonable and practicable. The A-60 fire door between the dry stores and galley was held back using a wire, creating a potential source of ignition and a larger area for a fire to develop. Deficiency rectified. 46 CFR 92.05-1(a)

Barges with sleeping accommodations for more than six persons...shall have permanently exhibited for the guidance of the officer in charge of the vessel the following plans: (a) General arrangement plans showing for each deck..the various sections enclosed by fire-resisting bulkheads. (c) The aforementioned information shall be kept up-to-date, any alteration being recorded in the applicable medium as soon as possible. Obtain fire rating approval & specifications for manual roll-up door, and update submit general arrangement / fire control plans and submit to MSC-3 for review (Project P020046). Ensure door is in the CLOSED position when galley is not Manned.

The general construction of the vessel shall be such as to minimize fire hazards insofar as is reasonable and practicable. Outside goose-neck dryer vent closure was seized in the closed position; as a result, a dryer vent hose was found disconnected which spread lint into the overhead of the laundry space. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.

The general emergency alarm system for a barge of 300 or more gross tons with sleeping accommodations for more than six persons must meet the requirements of Subpart 113.25. The general emergency alarm system must meet the marking requirements in 46 CFR 113.25-30 as required by 46 CFR 97.37-7(a). General alarm system throughout the vessel was not marked. Label in accordance with 46 CFR 97.37-7(a) to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.

All other piping systems shall be examined under working conditions as required by the marine inspector. Repair or replace the leaking valves in the #1 and #2 lube oil purifier piping to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.

Bulkheads of galleys, paint and lamp lockers, and emergency generator rooms shall be of "A" Class construction. Galley Class "A" fire door from mess deck did not properly self-close. Repair or adjust to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.

The installation of all systems of an electrical engineering or interior communication nature, together with the details of designed, construction, and installation, shall be in accordance with the requirements of subchapter J of this chapter. Cable transit system (Roxtec) installation for the emergency generator space was found improperly installed. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.

Quick-acting Class I watertight doors fitted in accordance with the requirements in § 170.255(d) of this chapter must be marked “KEEP THIS DOOR CLOSED”. There is a hose going through watertight door (WTD) from MSD to Unit 2. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of US CG Marine Inspector.

Each bilge suction must lead from a manifold. As far as practicable, each manifold must be in, or be capable of remote operation from, the same space as the bilge pump that normally takes suction on that manifold. In either case, the manifold must be capable of being locally controlled from above the floorplates and must be easily accessible at all times. All bilge pump valves were closed. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of USCG Marine Inspector.

The doors shall be of self-closing type. A-60 door between electrical room and ECR was not self closing. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of USCG Marine Inspector.

Machinery…fuel-oil unit…and similar fuel-oil pumps must be fitted with remote controls from a readily accessible position outside the space concerned…may be stopped in case of fire in the compartment in which they are located. The controls must…be suitably marked. The following items were found not in compliance: 1) Remote E/R / Pump Rm & Elec Rm need to be labeled to specify S/D for equipment; 2) Starboard (STBD) F/O shutdowns are not operational & not labeled correctly; 3) Remote Engine / Pump room & Elec room were not labeled for specific equipment shutdowns. Repair/Label all equipment shutdowns to satisfaction of USCG Marine Inspector. Provide mitigation plan for STBD F/O shutdown

At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection, the inspector shall examine the vessel to determine that it meets the vessel design and equipment requirements for pollution prevention in 33 CFR part 155, subpart B. Standard Discharge Connection not installed. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of USCG Marine Inspector.

In the event of an accident to a boiler, unfired pressure vessel, or machinery tending to render the further use of the item unsafe until repairs are made, or if by ordinary wear such items become unsafe, a report shall be made, by the chief engineer immediately to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspections. Duty Marine Inspector receive report of a ruptured auxiliary hydraulic hose for the main cutter head unit which resulted in 20 gallons of hydraulic oil leak. Noted that the auxiliary hydraulic hose has been capped and is out of service to eliminate further leaking or pollution. Repair or replace auxiliary hydraulic hose to the satisfactory of an attending USCG Marine Inspector. - 46 CFR 97.30-5

Valves installed on the outside of [fuel] oil tanks must be arranged with a means of manual control locally at the valve and remotely from a readily accessible and safe location outside of the compartment in which the valves are located. Fuel supply line from 170 gal day fuel tank to the emergency generator has no means of remote closure. Install a means of remote closure that is readily accessible outside the emergency generator space to the satisfaction of a USCG marine inspector.

The searchlights power source must be capable of operating the light without charging or recharging for not less than Three hours of continuous operation. And The searchlight’s power source must be connected to the searchlight using watertight electrical fittings. The searchlight was found inoperable due to dead battery and improper wire connections. Replace battery and wire connections.

It shall be the duty of the owner, master, or person in charge to see that the vessel’s firefighting equipment is at all times ready for use and that all such equipment required by the regulations in this subchapter is provided, maintained, and replaced as indicated. Galley A-60 steel rolling fire door annual inspection was not performed IAW manufacturers. Furthermore, 2 A-60 self closing doors were found out of adjustment (mess-deck to galley / locker rm to outside) and one missing closing arm (ECC to electrical shop).

It shall be the duty of the owner, master, or person in charge to see that the vessel’s firefighting equipment is at all times ready for use and that all such equipment required by the regulations in this subchapter is provided, maintained, and replaced as indicated. Galley A-60 steel rolling fire door annual inspection was not performed IAW manufacturers. Furthermore, 2 A-60 self closing doors were found out of adjustment (mess-deck to galley / locker rm to outside) and one missing closing arm (ECC to electrical shop). fixed fire extinguishing systems on board The conduct of these tests and inspections does not relieve the owner, master, or person in charge of his responsibility to maintain this firefighting equipment in proper condition at all times. Multiple CO2 bottle hoses were found loosely attached and in some cases, barely 2 threads holding. Third party company recently performed annual maintenance/testing. Provide new report of inspection by third party attesting to the verification of hose tightness and system integrity.

All emergency lights shall be marked with a letter ‘‘E’’ at least 1/2 inch high. Emergency lights throughout the vessel were found without required labeling.

Programmable control or alarm system logic must not be altered after Design Verification testing without the approval of the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI). Bilge alarms were altered to a ten second delay on alarm panel. Ensure all vital alarms sound and display as designed and approved by manufacturer, USCG and ABS.

The ring, lines and letters shall be painted in white or yellow on a dark ground or in black on a light ground. Repaint loadline markings.

Approved portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire extinguishing systems must be installed in accordance with Table 95.50–10(a). Both paint lockers were found without required fire extinguishers.

It shall be the duty of the owner, master, or person in charge to see that the vessel’s firefighting equipment is at all times ready for use and that all such equipment required by the regulations in this subchapter is provided, maintained, and replaced as indicated. Emergency fire pump failed to gain suction in a timely manner due to air in the seachest. Furthermore the #3 fire nozzle was stuck in the closed position.

Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. Found life ring lights with improperly installed batteries.