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The person in command of a documented vessel must have on board that vessel the original Certificate of Documentation currently in effect for that vessel. The vessel did not have a valid Certificate of Documentation on board. 46 CFR 67.313(a)

Shutoff valves shall be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. The shutoff value at the tank shall be operable from outside the tank compartment. The MI observed that the starboard-side fuel shutoff valve pull cable broke when tested, rendering the valve inoperable from its designated remote location. 46 CFR 182.20-40(b)(3) OLD T

Vessels must have an interconnected fire detection system installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces. Marine Inspector's observed no detection system located in the operational station. 46 CFR 181.405(c)

The master shall conduct sufficient abandoning ship, man overboard, and fire drills to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies. The inspection revealed that abandon ship, man overboard, and fire drills have not been conducted or logged within the last three months, as required by applicable regulations. The operator must conduct each of the required drills in the presence of a USCG Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 185.520 & 46 CFR 185.524

Each nozzle must be of corrosion-resistant material and be capable of being changed between a solid stream and a spray pattern. Be of a type approved in accordance with approval series 162.027. Marine Inspector observed STBD AFT fire hose nozzle unable to function properly. 46 CFR 181.320(d)

This part is intended to provide a minimum standard of regulations for electrical installations and equipment that will result in a vessel that is reasonably safe from fire caused by and/or origination in electrical equipment, and reasonably safe from electrical shock of personnel. Marine Inspector observed multiple 120 volt outlets with faulty wiring. Several of the outlets had emergency lighting plugged in. 46 CFR 183.01-5 OLD T

The EPRIB test, Garbage Management Plan, lifesaving and fire fighting inspections and maintenance shall be logged. Marine inspectors observed inadequately documentation of record keeping. 08SEP25: Original deficiency was issued as a 50c. However, no progress on recitication. Reissued as 60c. 46 CFR 185.728, 185. 702(d), and 176.810(b)(1)(i) 33 CFR 151.55

AIS Class A device. The following vessel must have on board a properly installed, operational USCG Type-approved AIS Class A device: (i) a self-propelled vessel of 65 feet or more in length, engaged in commercial service. The inspection revealed that the vessel had a AIS Class B device installed on the navigational bridge. 08SEP25: Original deficiency was issued as restricting route to 20nm. However, no progress on recitication. Reissued as 60c. 33 CFR 164.46(b)(1)

A loading mark must be painted in contrasting color to the side shell paint. Marine Inspectors observed Port/STBD draft marks not painted in contrasting colors. 46 CFR 185.30-3(c) OLD T

All machinery be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection against fire, explosion, machinery failure and personnel injury. MI observed an exhaust leak on the outboard starboard main diesel engine. This condition poses a risk of elevated engine room temperatures, potential fire hazard, and exposure to harmful exhaust gases. 46 CFR 182.01-1 (a) OLD T

Each hatch cover must have a securing device; and be attached to the hatch frame of coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other devices to prevent its loss. The forward peak access hatch chain was not attached to the hatch cover. 46 CFR 174.220(b)

A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. Vessels operating beyond 20 NM but not more than 100 NM from land are required to be equipped with both a medium frequency digital selective calling (MF-DCS) transmitter and a very high frequency digital selective calling (VHF-DSC) radiotelephone. During inspection, the vessel was found to be lacking an MF-DSC transmitter. 08SEP25: Original deficiency was issued as restricting route to 20nm. However, no progress on recitication. Reissued as 60c. 46 CFR 184.502 & 47 CFR 80.905(a)(2)

A vessel must be operated to afford adequate precaution against hazards that might endanger the vessel and the persons being transported. Marine Inspector observed man overboard ladder not properly secured. 46 CFR 185.100

A vessel on an oceans, coastwise, or limited coastwise route must carry - Six hand orange smoke distress signals and six hand red flare distress signals. One of the following may be substituted for any of the hand orange smoke distress signals: Rocket parachute flare, A hand red flare distress signal, or A floating orange smoke distress signal. Orange smoke distress signals were expired. Replace with approved type.

xcept as otherwise provided in this section, rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks of a vessel accessible to passengers or crew. Equivalent protection may include lifelines, wire rope, chains, and bulwarks, which provide strength and support equivalent to fixed rails. Life lines and stanchions for aft deck were not on-board the vessel. Install life lines and stanchions.

In addition to meeting § 180.130, each life float must be stowed as required under this section, the float-free link required by § 180.130(a)(1) must be: Of proper strength for the size of the life float as indicated on its identification tag. 2 of the float free links were missing ID tags not allowing rating to be verified, replace float-free links.

Each item of survival craft equipment must be of good quality, and efficient for the purpose it is intended to serve. Life float had 2 damaged festoons that require replacement or repair IAW manufacture instructions.

The minimum capacity of the fire pump must be 189 liters (50 gallons) per minute at a pressure of not less than 414 kPa (60 psi) at the pump outlet. Repair pump to provide adequate pressure.

Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, shall be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stoop fuel flow when servicing accessories. The shutoff valve at the tank shall be operable from outside the tank compartment. Vessel's port fuel shut off valve was broken.

All pressure vessels must be provided with protective devices. The vessel's air receiver relief valves were inoperable. Rectify prior to use of both air receivers.

Piping including valves, pipe fittings, and flanges conveying vapor, gas, or liquid, the temperature of which exceeds 150 degree F must be suitably insulated where necessary to prevent injury. The insulation on all engines was wasted.

Propulsion machinery shall be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed. Vessel's port inboard M/E exhaust had a hole in the piping. Rectify prior to use of that engine.

Each generator must meet the applicable construction and test requirements of Section 35 of the American Bureau of Shipping's "Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels". Vessel's generator windings were dirty with oil soaked dust. Rectify before use of generator.

Flexible hose may be used provided it is fitted with suitable connection fittings and has high resistance to salt water, petroleum oils and vibration. Vessel's fuel filter hoses on the both generators was wasted. Replace hose prior to use of the generator.

Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each vessel must have a stability letter issued by the Coast Guard before the vessel is placed in service. This letter sets forth conditions of operation: The vessel's bilges and voids shall be kept pumped to minimum content at all times consistent with pollution prevention requirements. Vessel's bilges had excessive standing fuel.

Except as otherwise provided in this section, all vessels shall have not less than two avenues of escape. Vessel's engine room escape hatch was inoperable and the vessel's forward escape hatch gasket was wasted.

All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked and identified. Vessel's port aft breaker panel in the engine room was not labeled.

Each Class 2 and Class 3 door must be designed, constructed, tested, and marked in accordance with ASTM F-1196. Watertight door handle was loose and needs to be tightened.

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, re-inspection and at every other vessel inspection the marine inspector shall require that all observed unsafe practices and hazardous situations are corrected. Vessel had multiple loose deck plates in the engine room causing a hazardous situation.

All wiring and cables shall be suitable for marine service and for the particular installation used. Vessel's deep freezer was being powered by an extension cord. Rectify prior to use of deep freezer.

Installations shall be in accordance with 182.15-15. Vessel's exhaust piping was not properly supported.

Engine control mechanisms. Such mechanisms shall be tested by operation and examined visually, throughout their length. Vessel's port side engine controls behind the port supply flan were heavily corroded.

Ship service generators found to have oily windings. Within 14 days, correct to satisfaction of marine inspector.

Pressure gauges on both air receivers were difficult to read and only read up to MAWP (200 psi). Within 14 days, correct to satisfaction of marine inspector.

Port MDE shafts were misaligned causing excessive vibration; correct to satisfaction of attending MI.

MI observed (09) cracked welds in forepeak; correct to satisfaction of attending MI.

MI observed vessel did not have appropriate hull markings as required by stability letter; provide permanent draft marks at each end of the vessel, as per Old T 46 CFR 185.30-3(b)(1).

Provide proposal to repair rudder stops and prevent them from ripping loose.

Electrical box in lower passenger compartment currently has missed matched directory and breakers. Breakers are now oversized for most circuits. Have an electrician exam panel box to include cable, cable size and equipment protected. Provide report to sector New Orleans Marine inspector. Make repairs as necessary.

Repair remote stop for starboard inboard MDE.

Replace D-rings port and starboard for tie-downs on deck.

Repair crack weld in watertight door leading to engine room.

Replace center pilot wheel house window, that is currently fractured and leaking. Provide a hose test to all windows on pilot house in presence of USCG marine inspector.

Repair and operationally test rudder room bilge alarm.

Air start valve on stbd inboard engine is inoperable. Repair and test.

Battery box in engine room needs to be secured.

Check and repair all emergency lighting.

Remove excess gear stowed in passeway to engine room (Passageway from galley to engine room was being used as a "toolroom", though space is a passageway).

Lable emergency escape hatch in forward crew compartment space / replace gasket.

Clean air intakes on both generators.

Repair missing lagging on main engines.

Bug screen on water vents need to be installed.

Stbd outboard engine is missing the flame screen on Raycor & is leaking. Test propulsion on all MDE's in presence of Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Provide a writen request for conducting a new inclining test for vessel to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Insepctor.

Port side air receiver failed hydro test of 300 psi (1.5 times MAWP) with leak in bottom of tank. Starboard side air receiver had pitting around end cap, but passed hydro. Requested U1A and UT's. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Shell Plate

Lifebuoy on main deck aft of passenger seating had sun-damaged lifeline.

Wooden slats to separate lifefloats were missing. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Slats

Rotating machinery on SSG's did not have guards and presented safety hazard.

MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO A/C SEA CHEST POT, AT DRYDOCKING.

COMPLETE REPAIRS TO ONE BROKEN WELD ADJOINING AFT BULKHEAD AND #4 FRAME (PORT SIDE); ONE BROKEN WELD ADJOINING AFT BULKHEAD AND #5 FRAME (STBD SIDE); AND BROKEN #4 FRAME NEAR AFT BULKHEAD (PORT SIDE). ALL ITEMS ARE LOCATED IN FORE PEAK. REPAIRS TO BE MADE PRIOR TO 25APR97.

PROVIDE PROOF OF 406 MHZ EPIRB NOAA REGISTRATION BY 10MAY96.

EFFECT TEMP. REPAIRS THEN PROCEED TO REPAIR FACILITY, UTILIZING INLAND ROUTES. EFFECT PERMENANT REPAIRS TO SATISFACTION OF ATTENDING COAST GUARD INSPECTION DEPARTMENT. VESSEL NOT TO BOARD PASSENGERS UNTIL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED.