VISION

All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. The jacket water water piping on both the port and starboard main engines are leaking due to wastage. Replace the affected piping and conduct increased rounds of the engine room every 30 minutes until repairs are completed. 46 CFR 182.100 16c - rectify deficiencies within 14 days to the satisfaction of the CG

On a vessel of more than 65 feet in length, each hose must: (1) Be lined commercial fire hose that conforms to UL 19 or hose that is listed and labeled by an independent laboratory recognized by the Commandant as being equivalent in performance; Fire hose at port side station ruptured upon testing and was condemned. Spare fire hose provided does not meet UL19 or equivalent standard. Provide appropriate hose to meet regulation. Use of spare temporarily allowed. 46 CFR 181.320(a)

All escape hatches and other emergency exits used as means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 50 millimeters (2 inches) high: “EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR”, unless such markings are deemed unnecessary by the cognizant [name withheld] on port and starboard egress hatches from passenger accommodation include directions on how to properly operate the hatch in the event of an emergency. From inside the space it says "To Open Hatch Push Handle and Turn Clockwise." To open the hatch the handles must be turned counter-clockwise. Confirmed both labels are misleading with the owner and vessel master. Add proper verbiage clarifying counter clockwise operation as well as "EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR" as per regulation prior to overnight operations with passengers. 46 CFR 185.606

Each entrance to a space storing carbon dioxide cylinders, a space protected by CO2 systems, or any space into which CO2 might migrate must be conspicuously marked as follows: (1) Spaces storing carbon dioxide—“CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. VENTILATE THE AREA BEFORE ENTERING. A HIGH CONCENTRATION CAN OCCUR IN THIS AREA AND CAN CAUSE SUFFOCATION.” Spaces protected by carbon dioxide—“CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. WHEN ALARM OPERATES OR WINTERGREEN SCENT IS DETECTED, DO NOT ENTER UNTIL VENTILATED. LOCK OUT SYSTEM WHEN SERVICING.” The reference to wintergreen scent may be omitted for carbon dioxide systems not required to have odorizing units and not equipped with such units. Machinery space entrance did not have CO2 warning signs. CO2 bottles are stored in the space and the space is protected by CO2. Place signs to satisfaction of Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 185.612(g)(1)&(2)

Each nozzle must be of corrosion-resistant material and be capable of being changed between a solid stream and a spray pattern. Starboard fire hose nozzle was seized in the solid stream position and would not change to spray pattern. Crew was able to fix the nozzle prior to completion of inspection. Recommended adding fire hose nozzle maintenance to monthly life saving equipment checks. 46 CFR 181.320(d)

provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent. Vent from engine space to lazarette was obstructed. Vessel crew unobstructed vent cover for proper operation.

A vessel must have two independent means of controlling each propulsion engine. Control must be provided for the engine speed, direction of shaft rotation, and engine shutdown. This is an amended CG-835V stemming from Deficiency Item Number 2 issued 11/6/2021. Attended vessel to verify approved DVTP & QFA. Vessel was not able to successfully complete steps 3 & 4. When performing step #3, upon removing the actuator positive voltage cable from the ERIM, all systems respond as prescribed until trying to shift with the emergency back up controls. The back up system activates but the controls don't shift. Vessel can throttle but not shift. Vessel O/O has tested this with multiple ERIMs and they all respond exactly the same. Vessel provided successful underway testing for shifting manually at the gearboxes as back up. Vessel will need to coordinate with manufacturer and obtain correct DVTP/QFA for the installed system. Vessel will need to coordinate with manufacturer and obtain correct DVTP/QFA for the installed system. This new DVTP/QFA will need to be resubmitted to MSC for approval prior to 2023 annual inspection.

Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] a grounding on 05NOV21 a dive survey was conducted showing damage to both propellers and evidence that the keel had made contact with the bottom. Make the vessel available for a damage survey to be attended by a USCG Marine Inspector or provide dive footage showing condition of hull and running gear. Following survey, provide repair proposal to the attending USCG Marine Inspector. Vessel may transit without passengers or cargo within the Sector LA/LB area to proceed to a repair facility.

A vessel must have two independent means of controlling each propulsion engine. Control must be provided for the engine speed, direction of shaft rotation, and engine shutdown. Immediately prior to the grounding on 05NOV21, the engines failed to go into gear when activated form the main pilothouse control and both wing control stations. Vessel underwent repower and installation of electronic engine controls in 2012, and QFA/DVTP verification was not conducted. In accordance with CVC Policy 17-07, submit the following for review to MSC: (1) A limited QFA of the vessel’s propulsion engine control system (throttle), documenting system compliance to CVC Policy 17-07. 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. In addition, provide manufacturer's qualitative failure analysis showing failures which would lead to loss of control to engine transmission. Vessel may transit without passengers or cargo within the Sector LA/LB area to proceed to a repair facility.

Vessel's three pahse system not isolated properly from shoreside single phase power. When operating using shore power, ensure isolation of three phase loads.

Each vessel subject to part III of title III of the communications act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installations and be issued a FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate not on board.

An EAP training program must be conducted for employer's crew and supervisory personnel. Documentation of training unavailable. Training for designated testing crew nnot documented.

Portable fire extinguisher in engine room not mounted on an approved bracket and found loose. Provide approved bracket.

General alarm / public address system not able to be heard in all parts of the bunk room and shower room. Vessel to provide means for alarms to be heard in all passenger spaces.

Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. Damper located in the aft bulkhead of the engine room does not seal properly. Damper located on the port side main deck does not close properly and remains ajar. Prove proper operation of both dampers to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector prior to getting underway.

Each life float must be stowed so that in the event of the vessel sinking the life float floats free. One life float is stowed in a deck box on the starboard side of the upper deck. The edge of the box that houses the life float prevents the life float from floating free. Prove float free arrangement for starboard side life float to an attending marine inspector prior to getting underway.

Each survival craft on a vessel must be in good working order and ready for immediate use before the vessel leaves port and at all times when the vessel is underway. Life float located on the pilothouse has holes and tears in the body and is in disrepair. Replace or properly service life float and properly install to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector prior to getting underway.

A grease extraction hood required by 46 CFR 181.400 must meet UL 710 or other standard specified by the Commandant. A grease extraction hood must be equipped with a dry or wet chemical fire extinguishing system meeting the applicable sections of NFPA 17 or NFPA 17A or other standard specified by the Commandant. G-MSE-4 policy letter 1-99 allows for the use of the existing hood, but must meet the requirements: the vessel must establish a maintenance program for the existing hood, install a fire detection system for the galley, and add one additional 40-B:C fire extinguisher to the galley. Vessel's galley heat detector was not present and there is no maintenance program for the existing hood which was evident by the heavy accumulation of grease in the vent hood and in the vent above the ovens. Properly install heat detector and produce a maintenance program for the existing hood or properly install grease extraction hood to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector prior to enrgizing galley heating equipment.

Each overnight accommodation space on a vessel with overnight accommodations for passengers must be fitted with an independent modular smoke detection and alarm unit that must meet UL 217 and be listed as a "Single Station Smoke Detector - Also suitable for use in Recreational Vehicles," or other standard specified by the Commandant; Contain an independent power source; and Alarm on low power. Bunk room smoke detectors were removed during investigation. Install approved smoke detectors in the bunk room to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector prior to carrying passengers overnight.

Repairs or alterations to the equipment that effect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI, to include electrical wiring and power supply systems. Vessel was found with numerous added electrical loads, including a NITROX generating system in the lazarette, food freezers in the lazarette, electric clothes dryer in the lazarette, a shower/bilge drain pump in the lazarette, a new electric double oven in the galley, additional engine room ventilation fans, a salon ice maker, additional salon refrigerator, water heater in shower room, reverse osmosis unit in engine room, and an electric grill on the main deck. Provide plans for approval showing electrical generating and distribution system as installed, to include materials used, over current protection details, and electrical load analysis.

Conductors in power and lighting circuits must be No. 14 American Wire Gauge (AWG) or larger. 16 AWG wiring was used to wire the circuit that supplies power to the passenger bunk lights. Remove power conducting conductors smaller than 14 AWG.

All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24" apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. Wiring throughout the engine room and lazarette was found supported with plastic wire ties. Provide metallic wire supports not more than 24" apart to secure all wire runs.

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. The wiring run in the galley area was used as a storage place for cleaning supplies. Remove cleaning supplies from wire run and stow them in an approved location.

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. The 120 VAC electrical receptacle behind the microwave in the galley was badly corroded and not grounded. Replace The 120 VAC electrical receptacle with new receptacle enclosure and ensure it is grounded.

Twist-on type wire nuts are permitted only when the connections are made within an enclosure and the insulated cap of the connector is secured to prevent loosening due to vibration. The electrical wiring for the refrigeration unit in the salon area was connected using twist type connectors. Remove the twist type connectors and make all wiring connections using pressure type connectors.

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Exposed wiring was found on the 120 VAC receptacles next to the salon bench. Receptacles need to be properly installed with no exposed wiring that presents an electrical hazard.

Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel and suitable for the voltage and current utilized. Three unapproved power supply strips were found plugged into the 120 VAC receptacles in the salon area, one with visible evidence of overheating. Remove the power supply strips from the vessel.

Electrical equipment exposed to the weather must be watertight. The wiring junction box cover for the electric windlass motor was lose and open to the weather. Properly secure the junction box cover and ensure the enclosure protects the wire connections from the weather.

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. The AC electrical distribution panels in the engine room were not blanked off where no circuit breakers were installed creating an electrical shock hazard. Provide blanks in all distribution panels in slots that do not contain circuit breakers.

Each distribution panel or switchboard must be totally enclosed and of the dead front type. The door on the AC distribution panel on the starboard side of the engine room was modified and not working as designed. Provide drip-proof distribution panel which provides adequate protection form accidental shock.

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Several exposed dead end electrical wires were found in the engine room. Remove unused wires or properly terminate ends.

Each propulsion, power, lighting or distribution system having a neutral bus or conductor must have the neutral grounded. The 120 VAC receptacle on the starboard side of the bridge was not grounded. Provide ground for the 120 VAC receptacle on the starboard side of the bridge.

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. The 120 VAC receptacle on the port side of the crew bunk room was missing the protective cover. Install protective cover on the 120 VAC receptacle on the port side of the crew bunk room.

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. The protective cover on the 120 VAC receptacle on the starboard side of the crew bunk room was damaged. Repair or provide new protective cover on the 120 VAC receptacle on the starboard side of the crew bunk room.

Cabling and wiring must be permanently installed and meet the requirements of 46 CFR 183.340. An extension cord was used as a permanent wiring installation in the starboard bridge console. Remove the extension cord and use appropriate sized approved wiring or cabling.

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Several exposed dead end electrical wires were found in the starboard side bridge console. Remove unused wires or properly terminate ends.

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire. The 120 VAC receptacle on starboard side bridge wing shows evidence of arcing and overheating. Inspect the wiring and repair as necessary. Provide a new 120 VAC receptacle.

Construction and arrangement shall allow free and unobstructed access to the bunks. Each bunk shall be immediately adjacent to an aisle leading to a means of escape from the lounge area. Double bunks do not allow for free and unobstructed escape for the inside occupant. All double bunks currently installed may only be occupied by one (01) person. Overnight capacity has been determined to be thirty-three (33).

Each fire hose nozzle must be of a type approved in accordance with 46 CFR 162.027 or be recognized by the Commandant as being equivalent in performance. The fire hose nozzle's on the vessel were not approved under 46 CFR 162.027 or be recognized by the Commandant as being equivalent in performance. Provide fire hose nozzle's that are approved under 46 CFR 162.027 or be recognized by the Commandant as being equivalent in performance.

The following vessels must have on board a properly installed, operational Coast Guard Type-Approved AIS Class A device: A self propelled vessel of 65 feet or more in length in commercial service. The AIS was inoperable. Provide on board a properly installed, operational Coast Guard Type-Approved AIS Class A device.

Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. The installation must be acceptable tothe OCMI. The portable fire extinguisher located in the shower room was severely corroded. Provide new portable fire extinguisher of appropriate size for this location.

In a below deck passenger accommodation area where the length of the compartment is less than 12', one means of escape is acceptable if it does not lead to an area that contains a fire source such as a galley stove. The single means of escape from the below deck passenger shower room, lead to the galley which contains a galley stove. Provide a means of escape that leads to an area that does not contain any source of fire. - 46 CFR 177.15-1 (Old T)

Covered metal trash containers shall be provided in lounge areas. The trash containers in the lounge areas were not constructed of metal. Remove any non metal trash containers from the lounge areas and replace them with metal ones. - 46 CFR 177.30-7 (Old T)

A vessel with overnight accommodations must have a public address system that is operable from the operating station. The public address speaker in the passenger overnight accommodation area was inoperable. Repair or renew the speaker.

Vessels with lounge areas below the main deck shall be fitted with emergency lighting fitted along the line of escape. The emergency lighting in the below deck passenger overnight accommodations, did not illuminate the line of escape. Arrange emergency lighting to show line of escape. - 46 CFR 184.30-5 (Old T)

Mattresses shall be covered with a material that has been treated to give it fire resistant properties. It was unknown if the mattress covers had been treated with a fire resistant material. Provide proof that mattresses were installed prior to March of 1996 and treat all mattress covers with a material to give them fire resistant properties, or install new mattresses that meet the requirements of 46 CFR 177.405(g)(1) or (g)(2). - 46 CFR 177.30-7 (Old T)

Power driven fire pumps shall be fitted with a pressure gauge on the discharge side of the pump. The fire pump pressure gauge was not functioning correctly. Repair or renew the pressure gauge.

Life preservers shall be distributed through the upper part of the vessel in protected places convenient to the persons on board. The life preservers were all stored in one location in a box with a heavy plywood lid that was difficult to open. Distribute life preservers throughout the upper part of the vessel and easily accessible stowage locations.

Placards containing instructions for the donning of life jackets must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible to the crew and passengers. There were no life jacket donning placards posted for the types of life jackets kept aboard the vessel. Post life jacket donning placards for each type of life jacket carried aboard the vessel.

Vertical or horizontal surfaces within 3' of cooking appliances must have an ASTM E-84 flame spread rating of not more than 75. The electric grill on the main deck is intalled within 3' of FRP and wood material that does not meet the ASTM E-84 flame spread rating. Remove grill, or move to a location that is more than 3' away from any material that does not meet the ASTM E-84 flame spread rating.

Use of non approved fire detection systems may be acceptable as excess equipment provided that installation conforms to requirements of 46 CFR Chapter I , Sub chapter J, Electrical Engineering. The heat detectors in the engine room and Lazarette were not securely fastened and hanging supported only by their wiring. Properly secure all heat detectors in accordance with manufactures instructions and 46 CFR Chapter I , Sub chapter J, Electrical Engineering.

Propulsion machinery shall be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which its installed. The main propulsion engine control on the port bridge wing was inoperable. Repair the main propulsion engine control on the port bridge wing.

Spanner wrenches must be provided where a 1.5" diameter fire hose is required. Existing vessels as of July 2016 have 180 days to comply with this requirement. There were no spanner wrenches provided on board the vessel. Provide a spanner wrench at each fire hydrant.

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF FOREPEAK BILGE HIGH WATER ALARM PRIOR TO CARRYING PAX.

PROVIDE 04 ADDITIONAL ADULT LIFE JACKETS FOR A TOTAL OF 110. RESTRICTED TO 106 ADULT PERSONS UNTIL CORRECTED.

UPDATE FIRST AID KIT.

Prior to carrying passengers below deck, prove proper operation of emergency lighting.

Provide fixed firefighting servicing report.

E/R: label all electrical panels

Update EPIRB registration decal

Repair minor hydraulic fluid weeping on port & stbd steering hoses.

Replace under-charged B-II portable extinguisher in E/R.