FORT INDEPENDENCE

An emergency switch must be provided in the normally ungrounded main supply conductor from a battery. The switch must be accessible and located as close to the battery as practicable. Port battery switch suffered a catastrophic failure and caught fire. Replace switch prior to carriage of passengers.

The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel must be acceptable to the cognizant OCMI, but must be not less than the minimum number required by table 1 to § 118.500(b). Crew discharged 03 portable extinguishers during a fire casualty. Replace the extinguishers prior to carriage of passengers.

All machinery must be maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection against machinery failure. While operating, the vessel experienced a loss of propulsion on the starboard engine. Affect repairs to the satisfaction of the attending marin inspector.

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, and other persons, and the vessel, from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment. The starboard generator had oil pooling and dust accumulation around the air supply intake adjacent to the windings. Clean both the starboard and port generator windings and casings of oil and debris to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 120.200(b)

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect... from electrical hazards, including fire. The port aft light fixture was deemed unsafe due to the fixture smoking upon installation of light bulb. Repair lighting fixture to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 120.200(b)

Waste receptacles must be constructed of non-combustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. The port side bathrooms had three combustible trash receptacles. Replace trash receptacles to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 116.405(i)

Each window... must be capable of withstanding the maximum load from wave and wind conditions expected. The port window aft of the passenger embarkation doorway was cracked. Replace window to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 116.1020

Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads must have means to make them watertight. The bulkhead penetration for the bilge sensor wire in the lazarette was not made watertight. Make watertight to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 171.114(a)(2)

Receptacle outlets of the type providing a grounded pole or a specific direct current polarity must be of a configuration that will not permit improper connection. The starboard-most GFCI outlet in the galley is not functioning properly. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 120.220(c)

The owner, managing operator, or master shall report damage to a boiler, unfired pressure vessel, or machinery that renders further use of the item unsafe until repairs are made, to the OCMI at the port in which the casualty occurred or nearest the port of first arrival, as soon as practicable after the damage occurs. The vessel experienced a failure of the starboard main diesel engine's gear shift control cable. As instructed, the vessel shall proceed from Long Wharf to the BHC maintenance facility at Mystic Pier Marina to effect repairs. At all times during the transit, an engineer shall be stationed in the engine room to assume local control of clutch in/out and throttle controls of the port main diesel engine in the event of a similar failure to that engine. The operator of the vessel shall demonstrate satisfactory operation of the vessel's gear shift and throttle controls to the attending marine inspector upon completion of repairs. 46 CFR 185.208

The minimum capacity of the power fire pump shall be 50 gallons per minute at a pressure of not less than 60 pounds per square inch at the pump outlet. The pump outlet shall be fitted with a pressure gage. The fire pump was missing a pressure gage at the outlet, must install. 46 CFR 181.10-1(c)

Installation of diesel engine exhaust pipe shall be in accordance with 182.15-20. #2 SSDG has an exhaust leak on the bottom side of the manifold, must be addressed. 46 CFR 182.20-20(a)

The switchboard shall be adequately protected and provision shall be made for access thereto. The Battery distribution panel missing blocking slot to prevent accidental shocking, must be installed. 46 CFR 183.05-15(a)

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 inspection of the hull structure and its appurtenances including the following: (1) Inspection of all accessible parts of the exterior of the hull. During inspection, 2 holes were found on the fuel fill containment skirt STBD side of the vessel. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending MI.

The construction of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Hull plating beneath keel coolers was not available for inspection. Remove forward keel coolers to make relevant portion of hull visible for inspection. Additionally, replace rubber bushings that have become deteriorated.

The construction of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Marine Inspector observed significant wastage on second frame overhead, aft of engine room. Repair to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector.

An exterior lighting fixture must comply with the requirements of UL 595. Install light cover on second deck exterior light.

At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Marine Inspector observed a surge protector in wheelhouse with multiple electrical sources plugged into it. Remove surge protector and plug directly vessel's receptacles.

The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. The vessel has a hole in the hull below the rub rail on port bow due to a pier strike. Submit repair proposal prior to commencing work on vessel and notify Sector Boston when work commences to ensure a marine inspector can attend vessel as needed.

A self priming, power driven fire pump must be installed on each vessel. The seal on the port fire pump is leaking. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector shall view the vessel afloat and shall conduct the following tests and inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances: Examine all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull, the watertight bulkheads and weather deck. In the forward port section of the lazaratte, thick pieces of the deck were chipping off which contained layers of coating and metal. Conduct testing to determine thickness of hull plating in the identified location. If more than 25% wasted, crop and renew to good metal and make repairs in kind to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector shall view the vessel afloat and shall conduct the following tests and inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances: Examine all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull, the watertight bulkheads and weather deck. There is a penetration in the hull found in the #2 void between the 2nd and 3rd frame on the port side. Crop and renew. 46 CFR 176.25-5(a)

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector shall view the vessel afloat and shall conduct the following tests and inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances: Examine all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull, the watertight bulkheads and weather deck. In the forward port section of the lazaratte, thick pieces of the deck were chipping off which contained layers of coating and metal. Further examination and cleaning of the area is required to determine the condition. 46 CFR 176.25-5(a)

Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 3 feet in length, not more than 6 feet, securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy. The lanyard was in poor condition and needs to be replaced.

An ammeter must be provided for a generator rated at 50 volts or more. The ammeter for both generators are not operable. 46 CFR 183.15-5(g)

Vsl is broadcasting no dimension information (AIS Antenna Position ABCD values equals 0) and Vsl is broadcasting no static draft information

Make STBD overhead IWO vent pipe watertight. 46 CFR 171.124 OLD "T"

Watertight door in engine room found not watertight. Make watertight.

Security drills must be conducted every 3 months; vessel has record for only 02 drills (NOV 2014 and OCT 2015).

Permanently mark vessel name on starboard and port bow.

Repair/replace 02 broken windows; port side forward.

Remove 02 dead end cables in the engine room as described.

Repair/replace and prove proper operation of bilge reach rod in forward compartment.

Forward and aft hatches are not watertight; make watertight.

Repair hole in spool piece in port side drain overboard.

Repair oil leak in starboard generator.

Fill bolt holes in watertight bulkhead between engine room and tank room.

Vsl is required a working oil pressure gage for propulsion machinery at the operators station. Port MDE gage was not working

E/R J-box was missing a cover. Replace cover.

The vessel's owner/operator has not requested an initial or updated stability letter or has not certified compliance with the revised stability criteria for assumed average weight per person (AAWPP) of 185 pounds. Based upon a weight ratio calculation, the vessel's capacity is therefore limited to: 466 persons (passengers and crew). 46 CFR 170.090

Stbd Engine RPM gage inoperable. Replace RPM gage with new operational gauge

Properly repair or renew all broken or missing light fixture globes and guards throughout vessel.

Properly mount load speaker on fantail overhead.

Install correct switch-plate cover on light switch in tank room, forward bulkhead.

Repair inop power available lights on generator switch board.

Install panel cover/door on breaker panel in pilot house.

Prove tightness of water tight door in engine room.

Provide communication between MOB recovery area and operator's station/repair installed talk-back system.

Demostrate recovery of helpless person from water to comply with 46 CFR 117.210.

Repair light on Compass

Repair inop watertight door in engine room.

Replace inoperative temp guage for port MDE.

make permanent repairs to keel cooler piping penetrating hull.

Repair port side door leading forward on main deck to., ensure door moves freely on door track.

Seal up 2" hole on main deck below entrance to engineroom, make watertight.

Mark upper deck passenger capacity IAW vessels stability letter.

Exercise and conduct training with crew on proper operation of bilge/fire pump system.

Prior to carrying passengers, renew leaking fire hose at main deck fire station. New hose must meet UL-19 standard.

Provide 5 additional adult Type I PFDs for a total of 525. Until cleared, vessel is limited to a maximum of 513 passengers/520 total persons.

Properly support all cabling in engine room with approved metallic clamps. The use of plastic wire ties is not permitted.

Insulate exhaust piping on stbd MDE at turbo charger outlet.

Prior to next credit hull exam, renew underside coaming/knfe edge on forepeak hatch, and hose test same.

Properly repair Hydraulic ram leak on port steering ram.

Install and prove proper operation of second fixed bilge pump.

Prior to receiving credit for next hull exam renew spool piece for sink drain thru-hull fitting in #2 void. 31Mar2005 extended requirement due to vessel awaiting availability for haulout. Vessel is not operating at this time. (See email from [name withheld] in activity file dated 31Mar2005.)

Properly repair wasted steel IWO stbd exhaust pipe in Lazarette.

Prior to carrying passengers prove proper operation of Fire/bilge pump.

Prior to carrying passengers prove proper operation of bilge alarm system.

Prior to carrying passengers provide valid operating instructions for Fire/bilge system.

Remove and install plugs in temporary sump pump installation.

Provide securing means for sewage overboard valve.

Label engine room blower switch shutdowns.

Prior to carrying passengers conduct fire and man overboard drills.

Prior to carrying passengers, properly repair the damage, hole in the bottom plating in the lazarette space just inboard of the starboard rudder post. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bottom Plating

Prior to carrying passengers, properly repair the damage on the hull plating in the machinery space, forward bulkhead approximatley four feet outboard of the keel on the starboard side and the bulkhead IWO the damaged bottom plating. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bottom Plating

Make the hull (bottom plating) available for inspection for further damage. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bottom Plating

Provide insructions for fire/bilge manifold valves and pumping system.

Renew starboard fire pump.

Provide captive chains for forepeak and lazarette compartments.

Repair strongback forepeak hatch.

Install a check valve at the bilge manifold for the forward peak compartment.

Provide 19 adult and 4 childern life jackets, vessel is limited to 506 total persons until additional jackets are provided.

Prior to carrying passengers, complete proper repairs IWO the hole in the machinery space to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hull Plating

Provide P.A. system for main deck.

Properly repair remote port engine start switch.

Prior to carrying passengers submit plans and recieve approval for reduced fireload overhead and expanded bar area.

Properly repair sewage line in aft lazarette

PROPERLY REPAIR TWO ONE INCH HOLES IN W/T BULKHEAD BETWEEN AFT LAZARETTE AND STOREROOM.

PROVIDE PROPER BULKHEAD PENETRATION ON WATER PIPE BETWEEN AFT LAZERETTE ANDSTOREROOM.

Provide metallic fitting with valve for PVC pipe penetration through bulkhead deck, port side of No. 5 void, outboard, as required by 46 CFR 182.40-1 (Old T).

PROPERLY REPAIR LOOSE FUEL OIL FITTINGS LOCATED ON PORT MAIN ENGINE

REPLACE THE FOREPEAK REMOTE BILGE SUCTION SHUT-OFF REACH ROD.

PLACE HOMEPORT ON THE STERN.

MAKE VESSEL AVAILABLE WITH CREW TO CONDUCT UNDERWAY DRILLS TO THE SATISFACTION OF AN ATTENDING USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.

REPLACE STBD FWD WINDOW IN THE MAIN DECK ACCOMMODATION SPACE.

LABEL EMERGENCY ESCAPE IN VOID AFT OF THE ENGINERROM.

REMOVE ALL DEAD ENDED WIRES THROUGHOUT THE ENGINEROOM.

REPLACE BATTERY CONNECTION CABLES FOR THE PORT MAIN DIESEL ENGINE.

REMOVE OIL AND WATER FROM THE MACHINERY SPACE BILGES TO FACILITATE INSPECTION.

REMOVE OIL, DEBRIS AND WATER FROM THE LAZARETTE SPACE TO FACILITATE INSPECTION.

REMOVE WATER FROM THE FOREPEAK SPACE TO FACILITATE INSPECTION OF THE SPACE.

PROVIDE GUAGING REPORT OF THE LOWER STRAKE IN THE FOREPEAK SPACE.

MAKE APPROPRIATE REPAIRS TO THE STARBOARD MAIN ENGINE EXHAUST AT THE TRANSOM.

REPLACE THE MISSING INSULATION ON THE ENGINE AND GENERATOR EXHAUSTS IN THE LAZARETTE SPACES.

REFASTEN WIRES IN THE MACHINERY SPACE BILGES TO KEEP THEM OFF OF THE BOTTOMPLATING.

PROVIDE CURRENT BOSTON INNER HARBOR CHART.

APPLY DRAFT MARKS.

MAKE VESSEL AVAILABLE FOR FOR FIRE AND MAN OVERBOARD DRILLS.

RE-INSTALL TONNAGE BARS IN LIGHTNING HOLES IN LAZARETTE.

INSTALL HIGH LEVEL BILGE ALARMS IN LAZARETTE AND ENGINEROOM.

REPAIR BROKEN DOG ON WATERTIGHT DOOR AND LABEL WITH OPEN/CLOSE DIRECTION INDICATORS.

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF THE BACKUP GENERATOR.

VESSEL RESTRICTED TO DAYTIME OPERATION UNTIL PROPER APPROVED NAVIGATION LIGHTS ARE INSTALLED AND TESTED IN THE PRESENCE OF A USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.

MAKE READY FOR INSPECTION 525 ADULT AND 53 CHILD LIFE PRESERVERS.

REMOVE ALL EXCESS OIL FROM E/R BILGES AND MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.

PLACE A BLANK BREAKER IN THE OPEN SLOT OF THE E/R 120V POWER PANEL LOCATED ON THE FORWARD BLKHD, PORT SIDE.

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF PORT MSD OVERBOARD DISCHARGE VALVE.

MAKE ALL PENETRATIONS PASSING THROUGH THE AFT TANK ROOM BULKHEAD WATERTIGHT.

MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO THE STARBOARD MDE EXHAUST PORT IN WAY OF THE TRANSOM WHERE PLATE IS WASTED.

PROVE ADEQUACY OF THE STARBOARD MDE EXHAUST LINE WHERE IT PENETRATES THE TRANSOM PLATING.

SANDBLAST TRANSOM AS DISCUSSED AND MAKE AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER EXAMINATION.

SHIPS BELL MISSING. PROVIDE AND PROPERLY MOUNT BELL IN ACCORDANCE WITH 33CFR 86.21 AND 86.23.

LABEL UPPER DECK WITH THE PASSENGER TOTAL PERMITTED BY THE STABILITY LETTER.

PROVIDE ON BOARD A FCC TYPE ACCEPTED CATEGORY I 406MHZ EPIRB INSTALLED TO AUTOMATICALLY FLOAT FREE AND ACTIVATE. THIS REQUIREMENT TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO OPERATING ON THE HIGH SEAS.

TROUBLE SHOOT AND MAKE PERMANENT REPAIR TO PORT FIRE PUMP CASING PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE.

PROPERLY MARK DRAFT MARKS ON VESSEL'S BOW, BOTH PORT AND STARBOARD SIDES.

PROPERLY INSTALL BREAKER SPACE BLANKS WHERE MISSING IN THE ENGINE ROOM PANELBOARD.

INSTALL BREAKER PANEL BLANK WHERE MISSING IN THE MSD PANELBOARD.

PROPERLY CLAMP BLEEDER LINES TO BOTH PORT AND STARBOARD MAIN ENGINE VALVE COVERS THAT HOUSE CAMSHAFTS.

PROPERLY INSTALL GASKET MATERIAL ON FOREPEAK HATCH COVER AND MAKE WATERTIGHT.

PROPERLY STENCIL AND LABEL BUOYANT APPARATUS.

RENEW IN KIND RETRO-REFLECTIVE TAPE ON BUOYANT APPARATUS WHERE WORN.

REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BOTTLES FROM IN BETWEEN ALL B/A AND STOWAGE AREA.

PROVIDE ONE ADDITIONAL TYPE 1 ADULT PFD AND PROPERLY LABEL WITH VESSEL NAME.

CLEAN ALL 2ND DECK ADULT AND CHILD PFD'S.

PROPERLY LABEL 25 CHILD SIZED TYPE 1 PFD'S.

REPLACE, OR PROPERLY REPAIR BUOYANT APPARATUS PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE AND NO LATER THAN 01 APRIL 96.

PROVIDE AND INSTALL SECURING DEVICES FOR DEAD LIGHT COVERS IN HEADS.

PROPERLY SERVICE AND RECHARGE BII DRY CHEMICAL HAND PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOR MAIN DECK GALLEY AREA, PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE AND NO LATER THAN 01 APRIL 96.

PROVIDE SPANNER WRENCH TO MAIN DECK FIRE FIGHTING STATION, PRIOR TO OPERATING WITH PASSENGERS FOR HIRE AND NO LATER THAN 01 APRIL 96.

PROPERLY LEAD AND MOUNT WIRING TO MSD PRIME MOVER IN MSD COMPARTMENT.

PROPERLY CONNECT/SPLICE WIRES THROUGHOUT VESSEL WHERE FITTED WITH UNAPPROVED WIRE NUTS.

REPLACE BROKEN WINDOWS ON MAIN DECK, STARBOARD SIDE AFT.

PERMANENTLY MOUNT VOLT METER TO BRIDGE VHF-FM RADIO.

RENEW IN KIND ROTTED LINE TO RING BUOY.

PROPERLY LABEL BOTH EMERGENCY FUEL OIL SHUT-OFF VALVES.

PROPERLY LABEL EACH BILGE SUCTION LINE FOR THE COMPARTMENT IT SERVICES.

PROPERLY LABEL ALL REQUIRED BOUYANT APPARATUS

LABEL NUMBER OF PERSONS ALLOWED ON 2ND DECK.

PROVIDE COPY OF WELDING PROCEDURES FOR WELDING OF STERN INSERT.

PROVIDE STEEL SPECIFICATIONS FOR STERN INSERT.

REPLACE 5 X 5 FT SECTION OF HULL PLATE IN WAY OF STERN DUE TO COLLISION DAMAGE.

RENEW OR REPLACE BOUYANCY APPARATUS/LIFE FLOATS FOR 100 PERSONS. UNTIL SUCH TIME VESSEL'S ROUTE IS RESTRICTED TO NOT MORE THAN ONE MILE FROM LAND.REPAIR AND INSTALLATION SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF AN ATTENDING COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR.

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WELD PIPE ON BOTH SIDES OF WATETIGHT BULKHEAD BELOW WTD IN ENGINE ROOM ON OR BEFORE 10 JUN 91.

MAKE BUOYANT APPARATUS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. UNTIL SUCH TIME VESSEL'S ROUTE IS REDUCED TO BOSTON HARBOR WITHIN ONE MILE_x001C_ OF LAND.

CONDUCT EMERGEMCY DRILLS AS OUTLINED IN NVIC 1-91 IN PRESENCE OF COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR AND PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS

MAKE PERMANENT REPAIR TO VESSELS BUOYANT APPRATUS PRIOR TO 04 NOEMBER 1990 AND THE SATISFACTION OF AN ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.

REPAIR AND PROVE PROPER OPERATION #1 SHIPS SERVICE GENERATOR PORT.

POST EMERGENCY CHECK-OFF LIST.

REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER LIGHTS ON TWO BOUYANT APPARATUS.

REPAIR PAINTER ATTACHING POINTS AND PENDANTS ON FOUR 20 MAN BOUYANT APPARATUS.

RECHARGE TWO BII FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.

PROCURE HAND FIRE AND BILGE PUMP.

STENCIL EMERG. LIGHTS

REPAIR BROKEN CHAIR ON UPPER DECK.

PROCURE WATERLIGHT FOR BRIDGE RING BOUY.

APPROXIMATELY SEVEN (7) BOUYANT APPARATUS IN DISREPAIR. PROVIDE PENDANTS AND PATCHES TO REPAIR AS NEEDED. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO SAILING COAST- WISE.

#2 S/S GENERATOR FLEXIBLE HOSE CONNECTION AT KEEL COOLER DETERIORATED. RE- NEW FLEXIBLE HOSE.

NO PICTURE ON SCREEN. PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF RADAR UNIT. TO BE CORRECTEDPRIOR TO PLACING VESSEL IN SERVICE.

CLEAN BILGE

WELD BULKHEAD PENATRATION LEADING TO STEERING COMPARTMENT

PROVIDE 2 ADULT AND 2 CHILDS PFDS

SERVICE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

TIGHTEN STEERING BRACKET

REPLACE GASKETS ON FUEL TANKS

FIRE PROTECTION PLAN MISSING.

NO MARINE SANITATION DEVICE SYSTEM ON BOARD. OWNER STATES THAT ALL VESSELS OPERATING IN BOSTON HARBOR ARE GIVEN A WAIVER ON THAT REQ BY OCMI IN BOSTON

PIPING PLAN FOR FUEL SYSTEM, BILGE SYSTEM, AND FIRE SYSTEM MISSING.