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Test procedure documents must be in a step-by-step or checkoff list format. Each test instruction must specify equipment status, apparatus necessary to perform the tests, safety precautions, safety control and alarm setpoints, the procedure to be followed, and the expected test result. PSTP Test 5.11 for DG Safety Shutdown-High Jacket Water Temp details a shutdown at 225 degrees F after 10 seconds. Conducting test as described resulted in shutdown after 40 seconds. SSDGs established set points identify a 226 degrees F set point and 30 second time delay to shutdown. 46 CFR 61.40-10(a)

Nonmetallic expansion joints must be examined externally at each inspection for certification and periodic inspection for signs of excessive wear, fatigue, deterioration, physical damage, misalignment, improper flange-to-flange spacing, and leakage. Nonmetallic expansion joint on the #2 SSDG is showing signs of external wear/cracking. 46 CFR 61.15-12

General arrangement plans shall be permanently exhibited for the guidances of the ship's officers, showing clearly for each deck the control stations, the various fire sections enclosed by "A" class divisions, the sections enclosed by "B" class divisions, and fire extinguishing appliances. The Fire Control Plan lists numerous watertight doors as being self-closing but are incapable of self-closing due to the design of the door lacking a spring latch and receiving strike plate as well as the watertight dogs preventing full closure. Additionally, AR-AFF bucket for forward E/R was not located in correct location on fire control plan or placarded. SOLAS 74 Ch. II-2 Reg. 15.2.4

All installations must be of marine type engines suitable for the intended service, designed and constructed in conformance with the requirements of this subchapter. Dedicated FiFi (Fire Fighting) marine engine had a foundation bolt that was not fully tightened on the forward stbd foundation. 46 CFR 58.10-10

Each Class 2 and Class 3 door must have a manual control system designed to close a door in not more than 90 seconds. Sliding watertight doors in aft engine room closed in greater than 90 seconds due to hydraulic oil loss from manual system. 46 CFR 170.270(c)(3)

Port Main Engine is securing itself on high crank case mist detection. Prove proper operation of Port Main Engine by an attending USCG Marine Inspector.

Submit PSTPs to the Marine Safety Center for technical review and then submit to local OCMI for verification. 46 CFR 62.20-1(a)(7)

Remove stored flammables/comustibles from engine room (control space) to open deck (away from sparks/smoking area) or off the vessel. 46CFR147.45(b) / 46CFR147.3 UNDER APPEAL

Provide a 40-B portable fire extinguisher in the immediate vicinity of the flammable/combustible storage. 46CFR95.50-10 UNDER APPEAL

Update fire control plan to reflect the proper stowage of flammable and combustibles. 46CFR97.36-1(a) UNDER APPEAL