GAMEKEEPER

The owner or operator of an OSV shall make the vessel available for inspection by a marine inspector—(1) Each time an accident occurs, or a defect is discovered that affects—(i) The safety of the vessel; or(ii) The effectiveness or completeness of its lifesaving, firefighting, or other equipment; or(2) Whenever any important repairs or renewals are made. (b) The inspection is to ensure that—(1) The necessary repairs or renewals have been effectively made;(2) The material and workmanship used to accomplish the repairs or renewals are satisfactory; and(3) The OSV complies with the regulations in this subchapter. VSl reported Approx 12 in crack in stbd side shell due to collision with another VSL. VSl is to return to port immediately to effect repairs. 46 CFR 126.110

Each OSV must have, at the pilothouse, controls to start a fire pump, charge the fire main, and monitor the pressure in the fire main. Vessel did not have a means to monitor fire main pressure in pilothouse. 46 CFR 130.430

Each embarkation ladder must be approved under approval series 160.117 or approval series 160.017. Vessels embarkation ladder did not have a CG approval series number. 46 CFR 133.110(f)(1)

If a generator provides electrical power for any system identified as a vital system by § 128.130(a) of this subchapter, at least two power-generating sets must be provided. Vessel suffered a failure to the port generator water pump. 46 CFR 129.315(b)

A fire drill must be held on each vessel, normally on alternate weeks...An abandon-ship drill must be held on each vessel in alternate weeks. Vessel was following a monthly schedule for fire and abandon ship drills. 46 CFR 131.535(a) 46 CFR 131.530(b)