ATLANTIC SCOUT

A space containing machinery powered by, or fuel tanks for, gasoline must have a ventilation system that complies with this section and consists of: (1) For an enclosed space: (i) At least two natural ventilation supply ducts located at one end of the space and that extend to the lowest part of the space or to the bilge on each side of the space; and A mechanical exhaust system consisting of at least two ventilation exhaust ducts located at the end of the space opposite from where the supply ducts are fitted, which extend to the lowest part of the bilge of the space on each side of the space, and which are led to one or more powered exhaust blowers. Vsl port damper was inop. 46 CFR 182.460

Each launching appliance and each survival craft and rescue boat on a vessel must be in good working order and ready for immediate use before the vessel leaves port and at all times when the vessel is underway. Vessel's hydrostatic release units for 02 IBAs expired in May of 2024. //46 CFR 185.700(a)//

The number and identification of the items stowed inside, and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets and immersion suits. Letters and numbers must be at least 50 millimeters (2 inches) high. Symbols must be at least 100 mm (4 inches) square. The markings on the life jacket stowage signs were faded and not legible. //46 CFR 185.604(f)//

Each survival craft must be stowed so that when the vessel sinks the survival craft floats free and, if inflatable, inflates automatically. The vessel's hydrostatic release units were not assembled in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. //46 CFR 180.130(a)(2)//

The master of the vessel shall ensure that each EPIRB must be tested monthly, using the integrated test circuit and output indicator, to determine that it is operative. The EPIRB test shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicable. EPIRB tests were not conducted monthly or documented/logged. //46 CFR 185.728//