COLUMBIA

An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI...to be in compliance with 46 CFR subpart 144 provided that...The vessel has been both in satisfactory service insofar as structural adequacy is concerned and does not cause the structure of the vessel to be questioned by the OCMI. Marine Inspector identified holes and corrosion in the forward boatswains storage leaking water from the forward void. The forward void was opened by the crew and 29 inches of water was discovered. Vessel crew could not provide evidence of routine soundings or inspections of the void and was unaware of the water ingress. Vessel shall pump out the water in the forward void and a marine chemist shall certify the space prior to continued inspection by USCG marine inspectors. Vessel shall provide a repair proposal of the penetrations in the bulkhead and any other areas identified after inspection of the forward void. 46 CFR 144.200(b) 60c

A fixed fire pump must be capable of being energized remotely from a safe place outside the engine room and at the pump. Crew was unable to energize the fire pump from a safe space outside the engine room. After troubleshooting, crew was able to demonstrate proper functionality of the pump. 46 CFR 142.325(a)(2) 60c

The hose must be a lined commercial fire hose 15 meters (50 feet) in length, at least 40 millimeters (1.5 inches) in diameter, and fitted with a nozzle made of corrosion-resistant material capable of providing a solid stream and a spray pattern. 46 CFR 142.325(d) 17c

Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. Marine Inspector identified a hole at the base of the starboard stack and a hole in the bulkhead in the upper engine room. Holes shall be sealed. 46 CFR 144.320(b)

Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. Marine Inspector identified several items in the first aid kit that were expired. Replace the expired items. 46 CFR 140.435 17c

An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI...to be in compliance with 46 CFR subpart 144 provided that...The vessel has been both in satisfactory service insofar as structural adequacy is concerned and does not cause the structure of the vessel to be questioned by the OCMI. Marine Inspector (MI) identified holes and corrosion in the forward hold bulkhead allowing ingress of water from the forward void. MI also identified 2 wasted frames in the bottom of the forward hold bilge that need to be cropped and renewed to the satisfaction of the attending MI. Vessel is permitted a one time transit to Dickinson Bayou to enact permanent repairs to the above identified areas to the satisfaction of the attending MI. Vessel must provide a plan to our office outlining how the forward void space will be monitored in the future. 46 CFR 144.200(b) 701c

The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. The life float had excessive wear and is not serviceable. Replace in-kind. Limited to a rivers route. 46 CFR 141.230

Inspections and tests of lifesaving equipment must be recorded in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with any TSMS applicable to the vessel. The following minimum information is required: the dates when inspections and tests were performed, the number or other identification of each unit inspected and tested, the results of the inspections and tests, and the name of the crew member, surveyor or auditor and any others conduction the inspections and tests: and receipts and other records documenting these inspections and test must be retained for at least 1 year after the expiration of the COI and made available upon request. Inspection records on board do not include an area for the life float under the life saving sections. Records to be kept for the life float inspections. 46CFR 141.235(b)(1)-(2)