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At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of machinery, fuel, and piping systems, including the following: Test of machinery alarms including bilge high level alarms. Test propulsion engine factory alarms or safety devices installed using procedures developed by the manufacturers to identify any installed safety devices that could take control away from the operator. Test in the presence the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 176.804(i)

Flexible nonmetallic hose may be used in lube oil, fuel oil and fluid power systems, subject to the following requirements: For the purpose of flexibility only, flexible hose installed in lengths of not more than (30 inches) and subject to pressures of not more than 5 psig. Propulsion fuel hose is 36 inches. 1) Make arrangement meet the regulation requirement 0f 30 inches or 2) Submit a Special Consideration in accordance with 46 CFR 175.550. To the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.720(3)(v)

A propulsion engine control system, including pilothouse control, must be designed so that a loss of power to the control system does not result in an increase in shaft speed or propeller pitch. Submit for technical plan review to MSC a Qualitative Failure Analysis (QFA) for the propulsion engine control systems (throttle and associate components)that control the engines direction and speed with the following: 1) A limited QFA of the vessel’s propulsion engine control system (throttle) should be provided, documenting system compliance with 46 CFR 184.620. The limited QFA should only consider loss of power to the control system; 2) A propulsion control drawing should be submitted with an installation/operational test protocol. This test protocol is an abridged document intended to show compliance with 46 CFR.184.620. Once approved test in the presence of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 184.620(c)

Paragraphs (c) through (g) of this section apply to each vessel that does not demonstrate compliance in accordance with § 178.310(c) of this chapter. Each vessel must—(1) Have permanent draft marks at each end of the vessel; or(2) Have permanent loading marks placed on each side of the vessel forward and aft to indicate the maximum allowable trim and amidships to indicate the maximum allowable draft. 1) Place draft or loading marks on as described above; or 2) Submit a Special Consideration in accordance with 46 CFR 175.550, to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 185.602(b) (c1-2)

Fuses must be of the cartridge type only and be listed by Underwriters Laboratories or another independent laboratory recognized by the Commandant. There are six blade type fuses installed. 1) Replace fuses to meet the requirement above; or 2) Provide objective documentation from Blue Sea Systems specifically requires only blade type fuses as over current protection for this control circuit; to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 183.380(1)

In addition, a number of child size life jackets equal to at least 10% of the number of persons permitted on board must be provided. Missing one child size life jacket. Child passenger carriage reduced to a maximum of four until one additional child life jacket is provided to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 181.71(b)

Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible from the space being protected. The installation and location must be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Install 80 B:C portable fire extinguisher to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 181.520

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Cover for the two 40A fuses behind the panel in the head are missing a protective cover to minimize accidental personnel contact. Provide a protective cover to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 183.200(c)

Unless otherwise stated in this section, life jackets must be stored in convenient places distributed throughout accommodation spaces. Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked. Stowage location for child size life jackets was not marked. Mark stowage location for the child size life jackets to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 180.78(5)