ALGOMA GUARDIAN

All self-propelled vessels shall have the following plans. General arrangement plans showing...means of access to different compartments. Found self-closing door between fantail and engine room not listed on the fire control plan. 46 CFR 97.36-1(a) Action Taken: 50(a)(c)

The general construction of the vessel shall be such as to minimize fire hazards insofar as is reasonable and practicable. Lube oile leaks found throughout the purifier room. 46 CFR 92.05-1, 17c.

Suitable hand covers, guards, or rails shall be installed in way of all exposed and dangerous places such as gears, machinery, etc. SSDG #3 was missing a cover, exposing crew to rotating machinery. 46 CFR 92.25-15, 10c.

An inspection either general or partial depending upon the circumstances shall be made whenever any important repairs or alterations are undertaken. Unapproved alteration made to the emergency generator. Require class to verify emergency generator installation and operation. 46 CFR 91.45-5, 16ac.

The General Construction of the vessel shall be such as to minimize fire hazards insofar as is reasonable and practicable. Excessive diesel pooled underneath valve #8 and excessive oil on and around piping and valve at heavy fuel oil transfer area. 46 CFR 92.05-1 17ac

The General construction of the vessel shall be such as to minimize fire hazards insofar as is reasonable and practicable. Main engine crankcase has excessive oil on and around it, creating a potential fire hazard. 46 CFR 92.05-1 40ac

Pipe laggings shall be of approved incombustible materials. Main engine leak tank #1 oil supply and filtering piping AND piping near valve #65 in fuel purifying room, missing lagging. 46 CFR 92.07-10 40ac

All enclosed spaces within the vessel shall be properly vented or ventilated. Ventilation trunk to steering gear space severely wasted/rusted causing an estimated 5 inch gash, exposing the space to the main deck and weather elements. 46 CFR 92.15-15 40ac

01-13101 A survey, either general or partial, according to the circumstances, shall be made every time an accident occurs or a defect is discovered which affects the safety of the vessel or the efficacy or completeness of its lifesaving appliances, fire-fighting or other equipment, or whenever any important repairs or renewals are made. The survey shall be such as to insure that the necessary repairs or renewals have been effectively made, that the material and the workmanship of such repairs or renewals are in all respects satisfactory, and that the vessel complies in all respects with the regulations in this subchapter. The main engine suffered a loss when a fuel pump pressure sensor failed. A survey must be conducted prior to departing Superior, WI.46CFR91.30-1

The general construction of the vessel shall be such as to minimize fire hazards insofar as is reasonable and practicable. Main Diesel Engine surface and lagging has excessive dried oil creating a potential fire hazard. inspectors noted there is no active leak.

The first aid kit in a lifeboat and in a rescue boat must be approved under approval series 160.041. The first aid kit in the rescue boat is expired. Third officer is ordering replacement.

The steering gear compartment must include handrails and either graitings or other non slip surfaces to ensure a safe working environment if hydraulic fluid leaks. Steering gear room has no grating or non slip surfaces, if hydraulic oil leaks it goes onto the metal deck.