SIGNS TO LIBERTY

"Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations." Vessel reported a leak on their port side engine fuel system. Vessel must effect repairs and conduct satisfactory sea trials prior to the carriage of passengers. 46CFR119.200(a)

The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Port and STBD upper rub rail have cracks. Cracks need to be repaired. 46 CFR 116.100(a)

A vessel must be fitted with ground tackle and mooring lines necessary for the vessel to be safely anchored or moored. The ground tackle and mooring lines provided must be satisfactory for the size of the vessel, the waters on which the vessel operates, subject to the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] amidships cleat was broken off and not present on the vessel at the time of the inspection. Amidship cleat needs to be replaced. 46 CFR 121.300

Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at a constant marine load. Vessel report a loss of propulsion due to port side engine being rendered inoperable causing an undue risk to the port of New York. in order to clear this deficiency the following actions must be carried out: 1. provide a causal analysis report on the loss of propulsion. 2. provide a written repair proposal for port engine and other affected equipment. 3. post-approval or repair proposal and upon completion of repairs, provide USCG a tech report delineating all repairs and pier side propulsion test satisfactory. 4. Vessel must undergo a satisfactory completion of an underway sea trial prior to carrying passengers.

Repairs of alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] provide a repair proposal for the damage sustained to the hull of the vessel while it was being moored to the dock at Metal Shark Shipyard in Franklin, LA.

At each initial and subsequent inspecion for certification, the marine inspector may require that a fire drill be held under simulated emergency conditions specified by the inspector. Once the vessel has arrived in the New York OCMI zone, they shall coordinate with the local Coast Guard office to perform a fire drill with the crew operating the vessel.

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 to be specified by the inspector. Once the vessel has arrived in the New York OCMI zone, they shall coordinate with the local Coast Guard office to perorm an abandon ship and man overboard drill with the crew operating the vessel.

33 CFR 104 applies to a passenger vessel certificated to carry more than 150 passengers. The vessel must have an approved vessel security plan on board.

When in accordance with 46 CFR 170.120 in subchapter S of this subchapter.... Vessel shall post under glass a stability letter upon final stability review and approval from the Coast Guard Marine Safety Center.

Except as provided in 46 CFR 116.210, the owner of a vessel requesting initial inspection for certification must, prior to the start of construction, submit three copies of construction plans to the Marine Safety Center.... Marine Safety Center Plan review comment letter serial number E2-1902175 dated July 03, 2019, needs to be addressed prior to approval of DVTP's.