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Except as otherwise allowed by this subpart, a vessel must comply with the structural design requirements of one of the standards listed below for the hull material of the vessel. Aluminum hull vessels: ABS High Speed Craft. MI observed butt weld seams only welded on the outside of the plate. Internal side of butt seams are to be prepped and welded prior to next drydock. 46 CFR 177.300(d)(2) 705c

The person in command of a documented vessel must have on board that vessel the original certificate of documentation currently in effect for that vessel. MI observed vessel's certificate of documentation expired on August 31, 2025.

one 10 B:C fire extinguisher was found missing in the control station.

AC/DC electrical panel did not have breaker sizes and purpose identified/marked on the panel.

Each connection to a conductor or terminal part of a conductor must be made within an enclosure. Found cable connections in lazarette outside of an enclosure, laying in the bilge. Must house connections within an enclosure to the satisfaction of the MI.

Vapor barriers must be provided where insulation of any type is used in spaces where flammable and combustible liquids or vapors are present, such as machinery spaces and paint lockers. The hatch for the engine room was incapable of creating a vapor seal.

Strainers must be the type of opening on top for cleaning screens. A drip pan fitted with flame screen must be installed under gasoline strainers. Fuel filter and strainer bowls must be highly resistant to shattering due to mechanical impact and resistant to failure due to thermal shock. Fuel filters fitted with bowls of other than steel construction must be approved by the Commandant and be protected from mechanical damage. Approval of bowls of other than steel construction will specify if a flame shield is required. Valves for removing water or impurities from diesel fuel in water traps or strainers are permitted. These valves must be provided with caps or plugs to prevent fuel leakage. Install Flame shield and caps/plugs on the drain valves for both port and stbd main engine fuel strainers. 46CFR182.455(b)(6),(9)

The materials and construction of fuel lines, including pipe, tube, and hose, must comply with the requirements of this paragraph. when used, flexible hose must meet the requirements of CFR 182.720(e) of this part. Where flexible nonmetallic hose is permitted. it must meet SAE J-1942. Replaced generator fuel hose with approved type. 46CFR182.455(a)(iii) 46CFR182.720(e)

A lighting fixture must be installed as follows: (1) Each fixture must comply with § 183.200. (2) Each lighting fixture and lampholder must be fixed. A fixture must not be supported by the screw shell of a lampholder. Unapproved lighting in the engine room removed by company. 46CFR183.410(c)(1)(2)

Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Spring clips or other temporary type clamps are prohibited. Wing nuts on battery were removed and replaced with approved hardware. 46CFR350(d)