ST ELISABETH

A suitable hull strainer must be installed in the circulating raw water intake line of an engine cooling water system. Center main diesel engine strainer leaking. Repair or replace strainer. Additionally observed under load, water cooling pipe from strainer to transmission leaking. Repair pipe in manner to prevent leaking. 46CFR182.420(a)(2)

A vessel must carry a first-aid kit meeting ISO 18813:2006(E) paragraph 4.12. First aid kit missing list of written expiration dates.

Each battery must be located as high above the bilge as practicable, secured to protect against shifting with the roll and pitch of the vessel, and free from exposure to water splash or spray. Secure engine room battery covers with a strap.

All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from fire or machinery failure. Replace existing damaged flexible raw water hose on center main diesel engine. Install chaffing gear on flexible raw water and fuel hoses under center main diesel engine in way reduction gear.

An exposed hazard such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard or rail. Port jet drive presents with unprotected rotating machinery. Provide cover or guard as required to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located. E fuel shut off valve did not fully close.

All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from fire or machinery failure. Port side diesel fuel tank sight glass has a small leak.

An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Vessel was missing 04 adult life jackets. 46 CFR 180.71(a)

When, in accordance with § 178.210 of this chapter, a vessel must be provided with a stability letter, the stability letter must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, at the operating station of the vessel. Stability letter was not present at the operating station. 46 CFR 176.306

A vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must have at least one fire axe located in or adjacent to the primary operating station. Fire ax was missing. 46 CFR 181.600

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 OCMI. Vessel was missing its anchor rode. 46 CFR 184.300

Complete but simple instructions for the operation of a fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be located in a conspicuous place at or near each pull box and stop valve control and in the space where the extinguishing agent cylinders are stored. If the storage cylinders are separate from the protected space, the instructions must also include a schematic diagram of the system and instructions detailing alternate methods of releasing the extinguishing agent should the local manual release or stop valve controls fail to operate. Vessel was missing the schematic drawing of fixed fire extinguishing system. 46 CFR 185.612