CAMERON BARRACUDA

For ventilation of a space containing fuel tanks for gasoline, a duct must be of rigid permanent construction, which does not allow any appreciable vapor flow except through normal openings, and made of the same material as the hull or of noncombustible material. The duct must lead as directly as possible from its intake opening to its terminus and be securely fastened and supported. The material used to ventilate the space containing the vessel's gasoline tanks is not of the appropriate material. Replace to the satisfaction of attend CG marine inspector.

Where rigid nonmetallic material (plastic) is permitted for use in piping systems by this section, the following restrictions apply: (1) Penetrations of required watertight decks and bulkheads by any rigid plastic pipe are prohibited unless the following requirements are met: (i) Each penetration must be accomplished using an acceptable metallic through deck or through bulkhead fitting that is welded or otherwise attached to the bulkhead or deck by an accepted method; and (ii) one or more metallic shutoff valves must be installed adjacent to the fitting. The bulkhead penetration was not made in accordance with this requirement nor the approved plan. Ensure the penetration is redone to the satisfaction of the an attending CG marine inspector.

A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The manufacturer requires the cylinder to be mounted vertically but it was installed horizontally. Remount the bottle accordingly to the satisfaction of an attending CG marine inspector.