FLOR DE MAGA

The design of all exhaust systems must ensure minimum risk of injury to personnel. Protection must be provided in compliance with § 116.970 of this chapter at such locations where persons or equipment might come in contact with an exhaust pipe. All the lagging covering the starboard side exhaust piping was saturated in transmission hydraulic oil. Clean the oil from all the lagging in all affected areas by the hydraulic oil. 46 CFR 116.970/ 119.430(a). Code 17C.

The design of all exhaust systems must ensure minimum risk of injury to personnel. Protection must be provided in compliance with § 116.970 of this chapter at such locations where persons or equipment might come in contact with an exhaust pipe. Remove the affected (burned) lagging and provide a 3rd party contractor report if needs replacement or it can still be used only if undamaged by the fire, and if is unsaturated by hydraulic oil, and make sure all exposed areas are covered by the lagging. 46 CFR 116.970/ 46 CFR 119.430 (a)/ Code 17C.

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. Prove proper operation of starboard side main diesel engine transmission during sea trial to the satisfaction of an attending USCG Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 119.200/ Code 17C.

At every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris, or other matter that might create a fire hazard, clog bilge pumping systems. Clean the following areas around, adjacent above and below of the the starboard main diesel engine, exhaust piping, and all equipment that got in contact with all transmission hydraulic oil deposits that leaked: a. bilge b. above deck c. deck covers d. starboard sideshell e. Electrical components f. Any other areas affected by the oil leak 46 CFR 115.80(b) Code 17C.

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector may require that an abandon ship or man over board drill be held under simulated emergency conditions to be specified by the inspector. Once the vessel has arrived in Puerto Rico, they shall coordinate with the local Coast Guard office to perform an abandon ship drill and a man overboard drill with the crew operating the vessel. 46 CFR 115.808 (g) - 701(c)

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector may require that a fire drill be held under simulated emergency conditions specified by the inspector. Once the vessel has arrived in Puerto Rico, they shall coordinate with the local Coast Guard office to perform a fire drill with the crew operating the vessel. 46 CFR 115.810(d) - 701 C

The Rules concerning shapes shall be complied with by day. Vessel only had one black ball day shape. Vessel must have three on board to be in compliance with Inland Nav Rules.

Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operations. 46 CFR 122.608 - 701 C

A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford adequate precaution against hazards that might endanger the vessel and the persons being transported. The PA panel needs to be labeled. 46 CFR 118.400(d) - 701 C

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: (a) Provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions. Back up batteries for the fire control panel were expired. 46CFR120.200 - 701C

All microprocessor or computer based systems must meet the requirements of part 62 in subchapter F of this chapter. The following plans must be submitted to the Coast Guard for approval: Design Verification test procedures. Current DVTP Test #5 "Local/manual operation of transmission" was not IAW test result. Neutral and station indicators were incorrect. O/O must re-submit amendments to the USCG Marine Safety Center for approval. 46CFR121.620(d) 46CFR62.20-1(a)(7)