IBERVILLE

Inspectors found engine room hatches and ventilation flaps not having gaskets to maintain vapor tightness in the engine room, a space with an installed custom fixed CO2 extinguishing system. Install hasp/cosing device as well as a gasket material to ensure vapor tightness of the space in all natural ventilation air ducts and ensure vapor tightness to engine room to the satisfaction of the attending CG inspector.

The owner or the designated representative may be required to perform functional and/or diagnostic test(s) to be witnessed by the attending CG marine inspector. Testing may be performed by the owner or the manufacturer's representative or a third party qualified technician. When discussing main engine capabilities and alarms, it was noted that the Cummins engines do reduce RPM wwhen a gauge drops below certain thresholds. Prove proper operation of the alarms IAW manufacturer's guidance or provide 3rd party technicians report attesting to proper operation to the satisfaction of the attending CG marine inspector. CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-08

A generator or motor designed for 40 °C (104 °F) may be used in 50 °C (122 °F) ambient locations provided the generator or motor is derated to 80 percent of the full load rating, and the rating or setting of the overcurrent devices is reduced accordingly. Current data plate shows 40 degree celcius. Provide proof of de-rating, new data plate or replace generator to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Connections must be made with permanent type of connectors. Marine inspector found wing nuts on the battery terminals. Install lock washers under wing nuts or replace with lock nuts to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Vessel is currently outfitted with plastic fire buckets. Replace to the satisfaction of the atending CG marine inspector.

Vessel's FCC radiotelephony certificate was expired. Original expiration was only a year from issue date. Technician sent a new one while CG MI was onboard.