VIKING MISSISSIPPI

Doors in Class "A" bulkheads shall have a latch with a minimum throw of 3/4 inch which can be operated from either side of the door. The Class A door leading to the engine room had a door handle missing leading to an opening in the door. Replace door or handle too meet class A standards.

Electric installations on vessels must ensure:(1) Maintenance of services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions. The vessel suffered a complete loss of 07 generators, causing a total blackout and loss of propulsion. Diagnose the cause of the failure and complete all necessary repairs prior to moving from the vessel's current location.

In general, compliance with the standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping, see subpart 70.35 of this subchapter, will be considered satisfactory evidence of the structural efficiency of the vessel. Vessel grounded on the bow as a result of a loss of propulsion. Verify the structural integrity of the hull in the vicinity of the grounding location prior to movement from the vessel's current location.

Fire boundary doors shall be of the self-closing type capable of closing against a 3 1/2 degree list. The Class A-0 fire rated door in the main laundry room did not have a door closure attached. Install closure and test to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Bulkheads or decks of the “A” Class shall be constructed that, if subjected to the standard fire test, they would be capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame for 1 hour. Doors in bulkheads required to be Class A-60, A-30, or A-15 shall be of hollow steel or equivalent metal construction solidly filled with approved structural insulation capable of meeting the requirements for a Class A-15 bulkhead. 5 doors would not automatically close once released from holdback. Repair and test.

Various means of escape and electrical distribution rooms were significantly impeded by hotel equipment, stores & shelving. Areas are to be kept clear as to not block/impede these areas.

All doors, except those that are kept normally closed, shall be of a type which are capable of release from the control station and from a position at the door. The release mechanism shall be designed so that the door will automatically close in the event of disruption to the control system. Main passage fire door on Deck 3 was not fully closing when activated. Repair door to ensure full closure.

Doors in "B" Class bulkheads shall meet the requirements of 46 CFR 72.05-25(c). A door in a Class "B" Fire Boundary on the periphery of the galley had been removed for convenience. Removal of door was unauthorized. Re-fit Class "B" door into boundary prior to getting underway with passengers.

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. On December 3, 2022 while moored at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans, LA the gangway fell from the 02 deck which resulted in injuring passengers. Provide procedures and training for vessel's crew on proper placement and rigging of the vessel's gangway to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector from Sector New Orleans.