ALA MAKANI

The frame or support of each semi-portable fire extinguisher permitted must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a bulkhead or deck. Marine Inspector observed that 01 2A / 10BC portable fire extinguisher was not permanently attached to a bulkhead or deck; instead Velcro was adhered to the portable fire extinguisher and bulkhead which provided non-permanent attachment and inadequate securing measures. Provide bracket for 10BC fire extinguisher or other adequate means of permanently attaching the extinguisher to the bulkhead to the satisfaction of the OCMI.

The master or person in charge of a ship... shall ensure that one or more placards... are displayed in prominent locations and in sufficient numbers so that they can be read by the crew and passengers. These locations must be readily accessible to the intended reader and may include embarkation points, food service facilities, garbage handling spaces, living spaces, and common areas on deck... each placard must be at least 20 cm (8 in) wide by 121/2 cm (5 in) high, made of a durable material, and legible... the following requirements should also be prominently stated:(1) The discharge of all garbage is prohibited into the navigable waters of the United States and into all other waters except as specifically allowed;(2) The discharge of all forms of plastic into all waters is prohibited;(3) A person who violates the above requirements is liable for civil and/or criminal penalties; and(4) Regional, state, and local restriction on garbage discharges also may apply. Marine Inspector observed no garbage placard on the vessel. Obtain and prominently display USCG approved garbage placard to the satisfaction of the OCMI.

COI lapse because no annual inspection