CHEM 188

The inspection for certification shall include an inspection of the structure, boilers, and other pressure vessels, machinery and equipment. The inspection shall be such as to insure that the vessel, as regards the structure, boilers, and other pressure vessels and their appurtenances, piping, main and auxiliary machinery, electrical installations, life-saving appliances, fire-detecting and extinguishing equipment, pilot boarding equipment, and other equipment is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended, and that it complies with the applicable regulations for such vessels. Vessel suffered 4.5" inset, with a crack, to the starboard rake. A temporary repair has been made using epoxy. Vessel is authorize to transit to St. Rose, LA for permanant repairs. Vessel is not permitted to take on cargo until permant repairs have been made to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

PRIOR TO THE CARRIAGE OF BENZENE CARGOES CONTAINING 0.5% OR MORE BENZENE BYVOLUME, PROVIDE A BENZENE PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 197 SUBPART C.

PRIOR TO THE CARRIAGE OF CARGOES, PROVIDE TRANSFER PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCEWITH 33 CFR 155.720 TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE COGNIZANT OCMI.

PRIOR TO THE CARRIAGE OF OIL CARGOES, PROVIDE AN OIL SPILL RESPONSE PLAN INACCORDANCE WITH 33 CFR 155 SUBPART D.