DORADO

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to:(b) Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Vessel experienced a fire while underway in the port side engine room from potential damaged wiring and surrounding batteries. Submit technician's report with root cause analysis, and repair proposal to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 120.200(b)

A fixed gas fire extinguishing system aboard a vessel must be approved by the Commandant, and be custom engineered. Vessel's fire suppression system for the port side engine room had been deployed due to a fire. Repair system to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 118.410(a)(1)

Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel's port side shaft was found damaged by signs of delamination. Conduct damage survey of the shaft and submit findings and repair proposal to the Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 119.200(a)

The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull, protection against fire, means of escape in case of a sudden unexpected casualty, guards and rails in hazardous places, ventilation of enclosed spaces, and necessary facilities for passengers and crew. While on scene the MI was unable to properly inspect the damaged sustained by the fire due to lack of power on board and the area being covered in suet. Clean and regain power to the vessel to conduct a thorough and satisfactory inspection of the vessel by the Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 116.100(a)

An internal structural examination conducted in compliance with § 115.600 of this part may be conducted while the vessel is afloat or out of the water and consists of a complete examination of the vessel's... the hull plating. Marine inspector observed an incomplete weld 4" in length in port side void 1, approximately 17" forward of the collision watertight bulkhead. 46 CFR 115.610(b)

A space containing diesel machinery must be fitted with at least two ducts to furnish natural or powered supply and exhaust ventilation. During operational test of port side engine room power damper, the damper louvers failed to fully close. 46 CFR 116.610(d)

In addition, the owner shall, prior to receiving a Certificate of Inspection, submit for approval to the Marine Safety Center, three copies of the following plans..Fire protection equipment installation including, but not limited to...Portable fire extinguisher types, sizes and locations. MI observed the posted plan identifying portable extinguishers is incorrect regarding size and location of equipment onboard. 46 CFR 116.202(b)(8)(v)

A hatch cover must...Be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss. MI observed broken hatch cover loss prevention device for port void 3 hatch cover. 46 CFR 116(b)(2)

Damaged rub rail idenified IWO port bow of vessel. Replace damaged material in kind, no later than 30 days.

THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED ON A VESSEL MUST BE ACCEPTABLE TO THE COGNIZANT [name withheld] NOT LESS THAN THE MINIMUM NUMBER REQUIRED BY TABLE 118.500(a). VESSEL DOES MEET THE MINIMUM FIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIREMENTS. ENSURE MINIMUM FIRE EXTINGUISHERS INSTALLED MEET REQUIREMENTS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE MARINE INSPECTOR.

NONCONDUCTING MATS OR GRATING MUST BE PROVIDED ON THE DECK IN FRONT OF EACH SWITCHBOARD. VESSELS MAIN SWITCHBOARD MISSING NONCONDUCTIVE MAT. ENSURE NONCONDUCTIVE MAT IS INSTALLED IN FRONT OF THE MAIN SWITCHBOARD TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE MARINE INSPECTOR.

AT LEAST ONE RING BUOY MUST BE FITTED WITH A FLOATING WATERLIGHT. VESSELS WATERLIGHT IS NOT MOUNTED AND MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE AND INADVERTANT LIGHT ACTIVATION. VESSEL TO MOUNT FLOATING WATERLIGHT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE MARINE INSPECTOR.

Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Fuel oil leak detected on starboard engine. Determine location of leak, repair engine, and clean up fuel to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 119.200(a)