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Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. During Annual inspection, MI’s identified that (03) Main Engines were not operating as designed: Port Forward Main: Unable to reach sufficient RPMs Port Aft Main: Consistent high oil temp alarm Starboard Forward Main: Engine secured at low RPMs, unable to re-start. Troubleshoot engines and provide technical report with root cause and satisfactory sea trial. Vessel is authorized one-time transit to Larkspur with tug escort. 46 CFR 119.200(a)

An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard, or rail. Jet Drives lacked sufficient guards around the shaft. 46 CFR 116.960

At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil..or other matter that might create a fire hazard. MI’s identified excessive oil in the starboard main engine room near the forward main engine. 46 CFR 115.830

After loading and prior to departure, and at all other times necessary to assure the safety of the vessel, the master shall determine that the vessel complies with all applicable stability requirements in the vessel's...stability letter... #2 void Junction Box Wire bulkhead penetration not watertight. 46 CFR 122.315(a)

At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected. Fuel runoff tank was missing cap. 46 CFR 115.830

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Dead end wires were identified in the starboard engine room, and aft of the exterior entrance to the starboard main engine room on the main deck. 46 CFR 120.200(b)

The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection. Marine Inspector identified possible cracked weld on the flag post. Grind out and re-assess to the satisfaction of MI. 46 CFR 116.100(a)

Each…ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. The label on the starboard bridge life ring was faded and illegible. 46 CFR 122.604(b)

Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station. Portable flashlight on bridge was in-operable. 46 CFR 120.430

A fire control plan must be posted on the vessel in a location that is accessible and visible to all passengers. The plan must show escape routes, areas of refuge, embarkation stations, the location of fire protection/emergency equipment, compartment titles and hazard classification of accommodation and service spaces, and structural fire protection boundaries. Vessel had fire control plan missing defined fire boundaries and no space categorization for designated fire areas. Procure updated fire control plan identifying these areas to MI satisfaction. 46 CFR 116.530

Vapor barriers must be provided where insulation of any type is used in spaces where flammable and combustible liquids or vapors are present, such as machinery spaces and paint lockers. Vessel had small spot of missing fire stop in the port side aft fuel tank void multi-cable transit. Repair to MI satisfaction. 46 CFR 116.405

Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel has not completed an annual inspection within required timeline. Conduct satisfactory annual inspection prior to the carriage of passengers. 46 CFR 115.500(b)(1)

Pitted aluminum in way of saltwater drains inboard port and STBD. Submit repair proposal.

Crop and renew wasted aluminum found in void #3 along keel.

Crop and renew wasted aluminum found in port void #3 along keel.

Submit gauge report and repair proposal for pitting located port and stbd jet drive room.

Complete but simple instructions for the operation of a fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be located in a conspicuous place at or near each pull box and stop valve control. Instructions not present at remote operating station.

Each vessel must have adequate emergency lighting fitted along the line of escape to the main deck from all passenger and crew accommodation spaces located below the main deck. Emergency light main deck centerline forward of the fire doors was not operational.

A means of escape that is not readily apparent to a person from both inside and outside the space must be adequately marked in accordance with § 122.606 of this subchapter. 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] emergency escape hatch for engine room was missing required marking.

Doors in A-Class fire control boundaries must meet the following additional requirements: Holdback hooks are not allowed. If installed, a hold back mechanism for a door must allow the door to be released: locally; upon signal from a control space; and upon disruption of the power system. Main deck fire doors leading up to 2nd deck are held back by magnets and did not automatically close during loss of power. Further inspection showed the doors maintain battery power during ship’s power loss and the doors can only be closed by crew either locally or from the bridge. Rectify within 60 days.

A device must be provided to automatically shut down power ventilation serving the protected space and engines that draw intake air from the protected space prior to release of the extinguishing agent into the space. Port engine room forward fire damper did not automatically close during testing of fixed fire fighting system.

Each survival craft must be secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link permanently attached to the vessel. Fwd life rafts painter line was not secured to the float free link.

Shutoff valves must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection to stop fuel flow. Remote fuel shutoff connection is loose at the valve and easily disconnects upon usage.

Suitable means, such as a manual damper, automatic damper, or vent cover, must be provided in an accessible location outside the space served by the ventilation duct for shutting off the passage of air in the event of a fire. STBD bar/crew exterior fire damper on the main deck failed to close.

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons and the vessel from electrical hazards. A cluster of unknown dead end wire was found centerline underneath the bridge console.

The following vessel must have onboard a properly installed, operational Coast Guard type approved AIS Class A device: A self propelled vessel that is certificated to carry more than 150 passengers. Vessels AIS was not transmitting as confirmed by VTS.

Vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. The vessel is overdue on its annual inspection. 46 CFR 176.500(b)(1)

EACH VESSEL MUST HAVE A STABILITY LETTER ISSUED BY THE USCG BEFORE THE VESSEL IS PLACED INTO SERVICE. VESSEL COMPLETED A LIGHTSHIP SURVEY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF THEIR 2021 DRYDOCK PERIOD. VESSEL IS RESTRICTED FROM CARRYING PASSENGERS UNTIL RECEIPT OF MSC ISSUED STABILITY LETTER IS ON BOARD VESSEL AND POSTED AS REQUIRED.

Grind out and re-weld cracked welds identified on 02 structural frames in-way-of 6" crack on port bow.

Each vessel must have adequate emergency lighting fitted along the line of escape to the main deck from all passenger and crew accommodation spaces. The vessel has 5 emergency lights that are out on the main deck forward of the house. The vessel also has 2 emergency lights out on the upper deck.

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions. The vessel is utilizing unauthorized strip outlets/extension cords as a permanent installation for appliances located on the main deck galley.

Each survival craft must be stowed so that when the vessel sinks the survival craft floats free and inflates automatically. The weak links on the 2 stern inflatable life rafts are installed improperly.

Except as otherwise allowed by this subpart, a vessel must comply with the structural design requirements of one of the standards listed below for the hull material of the vessel. Side shell plating in the inboard side of the starboard jet room has a 6” hairline fracture approximately 3 feet above the waterline. Vessel’s crew must conduct frequent (hourly) rounds of the starboard jet room to ensure there is no water intrusion during operation. Monitor the space and notify the U.S. Coast Guard if the condition changes. Vessel must submit repair proposal plan to U.S. Coast Guard within 2 days.

Each vessel must be provided with a visual and audible alarm at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the normally unmanned spaces: a machinery space bilge, bilge well, shaft alley, or other space subject to flooding from sea water piping within the space. Bilge high level alarm was inoperable in the port fuel space (void 4) during inspection. 46 CFR 119.530 (a)(2)

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the veseel ready for inspections of of machinery, fuel, and piping systems, including the following: operational test of the means provided for pumping bilges. Vessel did not demonstrate satisfactory operation of port bilge pump during inspection. 46 CFR 115.804 (h)

Repairs or alterations to the hull machinery or equipment that affect the safety of vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI, except in an emergency. When repairs are made during an emergency, the owner, managing operator, or master shall notify the OCMI as soon as practicable after such repairs or alterations are made. An unapproved patch was identified on the bilge cross-connected discharge piping during the inspection. 46 CFR 115.804 (h)

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall have the vessel ready for inspections of machinery, fuel, and piping systems. Brackets supporting fire main system are broken between starboard catamaran hull deck and passenger cabin. 46 CFR 115.804

Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with 160.050 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.150. Line is deteriorated on four ring life buoys and lifeline. Two ring life buoys and lifeline were replaced during the inspection. Replace ring life buoy on the bow and on the starboard aft main deck. Deficiency is to be corrected in 7 days. 46 CFR 117.70 (b)(1)

A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Iodine wipes and ammonia inhalants were on board were expired at the time of inspection. 46 CFR 121.710

IMO: Vsl is broadcasting no IMO #, ZERO DRAFT: no static draft information

Piping used in vital systems must meet 46 CFR 56.60 in sub-chapter F. Non Metallic hose must be SAE J1942. It must be used in lengths not to exceed 30 inches. Non Metallic Hose must be complete with factory assembled fittings requiring no further adjustment of the fittings on the hose. Hose fittings must comply with SAE J1475. Repairs or alterations to machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI. #1, #2, #3, and #4 Main Diesel Engine Salt Water cooling systems and Reduction Gear R/W Cooling Systems have non-metallic hoses installed with some installation containing hose clamps and of lengths in excess of 30 inches. Portions of piping at flanges contain dissimilar metal without isolation other portions of piping have been replaced with Viega brand piping and fittings. Portions of entire salt water cooling piping appears to be changed from original and contain many portions that don't appear to meet required vital system piping requirements. 46 CFR 119.710 (c) 46 CFR 56.60-25 (b)(1) 46 CFR 56.60-25 (b)(2) 46 CFR 56.60 (b)(5) 46 CFR 115.700

Piping used in vital systems must meet 46 CFR 56.60 in sub-chapter F. Non Metallic hose must be SAE J1942. It must be used in lengths not to exceed 30 inches. Non Metallic Hose must be complete with factory assembled fittings requiring no further adjustment of the fittings on the hose. Hose fittings must comply with SAE J1475. Repairs or alterations to machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] S/W Cooling Lines are installed with portions of Viega R/W piping and nonmetallic hoses with hose clamps.46 CFR 119.710 (c) 46 CFR 56.60-25 (b)(1) 46 CFR 56.60-25 (b)(2) 46 CFR 56.60 (b)(5) 46 CFR 115.700

Electrical equipment used Machinery Spaces must be drip proof. 1)Starboard Side 110V outlet near #2 SSDG is exposed. 2)Starboard Side 110V outlet near #4 MDE cover is missing. 3)Port Side 110V outlet missing cover. 46 CFR 120.210

A distribution line in a fixed gas fire extinguishing system must extend 2 inches past the last orifice and be closed with a cap or plug. None of the Nozzles in the Port and Starboard hulls for the fixed gas extinguishing systems have the two inch extended section with cap.46 CFR 118.410 (d)(2)

Each Power Bilge Pump must have a minimum capacity of 25 gallons per minute. Starboard Side #4 Void bilge pump not adequately pumping bilge.46 CFR 119.520 46 CFR 56.50-55 (c)

Doors to port and starboard entrances to engine rooms failed to close properly and require repair or replacement. - 46 CFR 116.405(g)

02 holes were found on port and starboard sides of Second Deck, adjacent to ring buoys, which require repairs at next dry-dock period. - 46 CFR 116.100