AVON

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. CG was notified stating the STBD Z-drive on "A" end was not responding to command. Conduct repairs, test and conduct satisfactory sea trials to the satisfaction of USCG.

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. CG was notified stating the port Z-drive on "A" end was not responding to command. Conduct repairs, test and conduct satisfactory sea trials to the satisfaction of USCG.

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. CG was notified with vessel loss of steering/propulsion on both B pods while underway to Cherry Branch Ferry terminal. Conduct repairs, test and conduct satisfactory sea trials to the satisfaction of USCG prior to carrying passengers.

Each hand portable fire extinguisher shall be marked with a number and the location where stowed shall be marked with a corresponding number at least 1/2 inch high. Multiple fire extinguisher locations were missing the numbers. Replace missing numbers for all fire extinguishers on board vessel.

Lost STBD STERN Z-drive control (1 of 4). Repair / replace to satisfaction of USCG.

Lost PORT STERN Z-drive control (1 of 4). Alarms for full follow up failure, no azimuth. Repair / replace to satisfaction of USCG.

A survey, either general or partial, according to the circumstances, shall be made every time an accident occurs of 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. MI received notification from the [name withheld] stating the subject vessel witnessed arcing and sparking from thier #3 SSDG causing the vessel to go darken ship. Conduct repairs IAW manufactures recommendation and provide proof of proper operation to the attending Marine Inspector.

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. MI received notification from the [name withheld] stating the M/V AVON witnessed an alarm on the "B" end starboard thruster pod. Conduct repairs IAW manufactures recommendation and provide proof of proper operation to the attending marine inspector.

A survey, either general or partial, according to the circumstances, shall be made every time defect is discovered which affects the fire-fighting equipment. C/E noted low pressure gauge (in red) on main nitrogen bottle for EOS Noveck fire fighting system. Make effective repairs and provide tech report to the CG.

A survey, either general or partial, according to the circumstances, shall be made every time an defect is discovered which affects the safety of the vessel. Master reported faulty cooling pumps and several alarms on the bridge console. Propulsion thruster capability was compromised as a result. Make proper repairs and prove proper operation to the attending Marine Inspector.

Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the inspector from making inspections as he or she deems necessary to be assured of the safety of the vessel. Sewage vent pipe in the engine room is currently cross connected with A/C condensate piping and is excessively leaking at the elbow into the bilges. Current piping configuration is making unsanitary and unsafe conditions for the crew.

Steering must be of adequate strength and capable of turning the vessel at maximum service speed 35-30 degrees in 28 seconds. Vessel self reported steering failure on the B-End port thruster. Vessel must provide steering iaw this part. 46 CFR 58.25-10(b)(2)

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 life-saving appliances, fire-fighting, or other equipment. Master reported the #1 SSDG shut down while dockside at cherry branch, with 06 crew on-board while vessel was out of service. ** Amendment 1 CG-835 (09 APR 2024) per NCDOT request ** Trouble shoot and make proper repairs to the #1 SSDG to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard. For the purposes of trouble shooting with technical reps and or manufacture the master may use the #1 generator, while in service in good water and safe distances from obstructions/vessels. In conjunction, all three generator must be running in immediate standby as a precautionary safety measure. During departure and entry of the ferry terminal basin, the master shall utilize the #2 and #3 for propulsion until the #1 generator issue is corrected.