SANDY GROUND

A survey, either general or partial, according to the circumstances, shall be made every time an accident occurs or a defect is discovered which affects the safety of the vessel or the efficacy or completeness of its lifesaving appliances, fire-fighting or other equipment, or whenever any important repairs or renewals are made. The survey shall be such as to insure that the necessary repairs or renewals have been effectively made, that the material and the workmanship of such repairs or renewals are in all respects satisfactory, and that the vessel complies in all respects with the regulations in this subchapter. Vessel experienced an engine room fire on 22Dec2022. Proceed to berth to determine cause and make repairs to the satisfaction of the USCG prior to the carriage of passengers.

Doors in “A” class bulkheads shall have a latch with a minimum throw of ¾ inches which can be operated from either side of the door. Several self-closing doors on the hurricane deck are without a latch and have a hole in the door where a handle should be. Provide a blank over the holes or install a latch. 46 CFR 72.05-25(b)(3) 50 C

Make crew and vessel available for new-to-zone inspection, including conducting crew drills, to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI. Prior to the carriage of passengers.