FIRST STATE

You must have a fire detection system installed on your vessel to detect engine-room fires. Marine Inspector noted the damaged and inoperable heat detector in the engine-room. The Fire detection panel on bridge was inoperable and without power. Third party service required to repair damaged heat detector and service fire detection system.

The portable fire pump fire pump must be self-priming and power driven. When conducting test on portable fire pump, water had to be added to prime pump before taking suction.

The following items are considered unsafe or pose a threat to the marine environment: (a) Excessive oil in the bilge. (b) Excessive debris in the bilge. (c) Automatic bilge pump from the engine room with uninhibited direct overboard discharge. d) Exposed electrical wiring in the bilge water. e) Wastage in weather deck above forepeak. f) Wastage on engine room access ladder. g) Leak in fire hose. h) Lazarette sea chest pipe fitted with flexible hose lacking proper clamps. i) Bilge alarms inoperable. j) Seal overboard discharge which now has free communication with the sea after removal of unauthorized automatic engine room bilge pump. k) Engine room generator not secured to deck. l) Engine salt water cooling lines not mounted; excessive length of flexible hoses are strewn about the engine room deck plating. m) Foot valve required to make emergency dewatering pump self priming. n) Exhaust leak on port engine manifold gasket. o) Excessive dead-end electrical wiring in engine room.

Excessive corrosion and holes in metal on the starboard and port sides of the transom

The is no operational fire detection system on board. Repair, replace, or install a fire detection system on board in accordance with 46 CFR 27.203

There is no fixed or portable fire pump on board vessel. Either install a fixed fire pump or place a portable fire pump on board vessel that meets the requirements of 46 CFR 27.301. Also ensure that a fire hose and vary nozzle is provided in accordance with 46 CFR 27.301.

Excess water was discovered in forward void above 24 inches, approximately 6 to 8 inches in the aft void, and approximately 8 to 12 inches in the engine compartment. Remove water and prevent ingress.

Multiple improper splicing of wires throughout engine room. Wiring needs to be properly terminated in junction boxes to prevent shock and fire hazards

Port engine exhaust is missing was missing insulation and the starboard engine exhaust had multiple exhaust leaks. Install insulation and make adequate repairs to ensure the safety of the crew by preventing risk of burns and carbon monoxide poisoning in accordance with 33 CFR 160.111

Bilge pumps and bilge alarms are inoperable. Must ensure proper operation of the vessels bilge pumps and alarms.

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CERTIFICATES -(COD) CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION ANY VESSEL OF AT LEAST FIVE NET TONS WHICH ENGAGES IN THE FISHERIES ON THE NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES OR IN THE EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE OR COASTWISE TRADE, UNLESS EXEMPT UNDER 67.9(c) MUST HAVE A CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION BEARING A VALID ENDORSEMENT APPROPRIATE FOR THE ACTIVITY IN WHICH ENGAGED. VESSEL WAS FOUND TO BE ACTIVELY TOWING A DREDGE BARGE IN CORPUS CHRISTI BAY WITHOUT A VALID COD. VESSEL MUST CEASE OPERATIONS AND RETURN TO BERTH UNTIL A VALID COD IS PROVIDED TO THE SAISFACTION OF THE COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR.

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