RIVER LOOP

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 OCMI, except during an emergency...Repairs or alterations that affect the safety of the vessel include damage repair or replacement, other than replacement in kind, of propulsion and power supply systems. The OCMI may require an inspection and testing whenever a repair or alteration is undertaken. Major damage was sustained to RIVER LOOP's starboard outboard engine, necessitating replacement of the lower unit. The vessel is therefore subject to inspection and testing by the Coast Guard to ensure adequacy of repairs and vessel safety.

Fuel lines on starboard engine are deteriating from sun exposure. Need to be replaced.

Ring Life buoy has deteriorated due to sun exposure and needs to be replaced.

Handrail on port bow is separated from the deck. Handrail needs to be secured properly to withstand 200 pounds point load.

Portable fuel tanks on stern of vessel need to be removed.

First aid kit found with expired aspirin, vessel owner replaced with new.

Starting batteries for engines, center engine battery box strap was too short to secure properly, replaced with new. Port engine battery bow missing battery box cover, replaced with new. Starboard engine starting battery found with loose terminals, terminals tightened by Captain.

Found dead end wire under operating station. Remove dead end wire.

Found batteries on stern unsecured to vessel and moving freely. Secure batteries to ensure they do not move during normal operation of the vessel.

Found stbd side battery with cover too small and standing water in container. Remove water and replace with correct sized battery cover.

Lock on rail on bow of vessel with gate opening does not secure the rail. Replace lock on rail.

All machinery and equipment must be installed and miantained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from machinery failure. The port engine low lube oil pressure alarm sounds when vessel is in idle position at random intervals. Check associated wiring and provide technician's report from examination of the alarm and associated equipment.

Stbd outboard engine steering ram bracket to engine was broken. According to Master and Owner, casualty happened while docking at Clayton Island Tours dock on 09Jul2019 ooa 2055.

First aid kit on board was not USCG approved.

Magnetic compass light was found disconnected.

Float light battery was the wrong type. Found spring terminals, screw type terminals are required. Daytime ops only.

Dead-end positive battery cable under operating station. Cable must be removed or placed inside electrical marine type junction box.

Vessel did not have Inland Navigation Rules onboard.

All distress signals onbaord were found to be expired.

All welds below the water line are excessively corroded and washed out. Renew as original.

Bottom and side plating for both pontoons are excessively corroded. Noted excessive pitting throughout including both port and starboard inside sections aft of the rake. Noted interior plating corroded using borescope.

Excessive corrosion noted on both outboard mounts and associated support system.

Provide report showing the source of stray current problem and resolution.

Vessel is to be dry-docked to conduct an out of water hull exam. Issued 23 March 2016.

Prepare hull for full inspection, clean to bare metal. Issued 28 June 2016.

Electrical system (110 v) is not suitabler for marine service. Disconnect/remove until USCG approved. Issued 28 June 2016.

Issued a 835 not to carry passengers until damage survey could be conducted by CG Marine Inspector

Not to carry more than 49 passengers and 2 crew until damage stability calculations are submitted and approved by MSC.

Properly label all Child Life Jackets with vessel's name and stow Child Life Jackets separated from Adult Life Jackets and label stowage bins.

Life jackets did not have the name of the vessel marked as required in 46 CFR 185.604(b) Additional children’s PFD’s were not stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets as required in 46 CFR 180.78(a)(5).

Prove integrity of vessels hulls by making available for inspection of possible damage caused by grounding. To the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Provide current copy of tidal current tabels, & Navigation Rules.

Prove 6 year service of fire extinguishers.

Label 110V breakers prior to using 110V power.

Repair port engine wiring connections.

Repair broken deck rail, port forward corner where weld is broken.

Replace fuel hose port side with CG approved.

Install doubel hose clamps on all fuel hoses.

Properly label life jacket boxes.

Provide proper fuel hose.

Properly clean batteries and provide strap for battery box.

Provide documentation.

Remove dead end cable above back door.

Relocate Emergency Procedures Placard.

Provide proper life jacket placard and relocate.

Provide proper size fire extinguisher bracket.

Replace gas tank gauge.

Re-lable or re-stow life jacket stowage to reflect actual placement of all life jackets on board vessel. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Storage

Provide tide information for vessel "tide table". LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Tide/Tidal Current Tables

Provide proof of crew training "recorded training for this operating season 46CFR185.420. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Logs and record keeping

Provide bridge log "current record" for the 2002 operating season to date. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: log book

Provide proof of monthy checks for 2002 operating season for life saving and fire fighting equipment. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: inspection record

Prior to the vessel being placed in operation carrying more than six (06) passengers for hire, determine the cause of the vessels trim down by the stern excessively. Ensure stern compartments are watertight and free of water.

Provide repair to the port pontoon #3 and #4 compartment sounding plugs.

SECURE OUTBOARD ENGINE CABLES.

RE-SECURE RAIL ON AFT DECK.

INSTALL NEW BRACKET RAIL ON AFT DECK AND REPLACE BROKEN BRACKET.

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PROVIDE & INSTALL MOUNT FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

PROVIDE EMERGENCY INSTRUCTION PLACARD.

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