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Deck rails must be designed and constructed to withstand a point load of 91 kilograms (200 pounds) applied at any point in any direction, and a uniform load of 74 kilograms per meter (50 pounds per foot) applied to the top rail in any direction. Rails on passenger decks of a ferry or a vessel engaged in excursion trips, including but not limited to sightseeing trips, dinner and party cruises, and overnight cruises, must be at least 1,000 millimeters (39.5 inches) high. While engaged in big game angling, the minimum rail height may be reduced to not less than 760 millimeters (30 inches) in way of a person using specialized angling techniques or equipment, such as when using a pedestal mounted fixed fighting chair on a low freeboard vessel, if it can be shown that a higher rail would interfere with the fishing operation and the lower rail would not significantly reduce safety. A rail complying with the requirements of paragraphs (d)(1), (2), or (3) of this section as applicable must be installed when big game angling is not being conducted. Rail courses or the equivalent must be installed between a top rail required by paragraph (a) of this section, and the deck so that no open space exists that is more than 305 millimeters (12 inches) high except:(1) On passenger decks of a ferry or of a vessel on an excursion trip the following must be installed:(i) Bulwarks;(ii) Chain link fencing or wire mesh that has openings of not more than 4 inches in diameter; or(iii) Bars, slats, rail courses, or an equivalent spaced at intervals of not more than 100 millimeters (4 inches).Regulations that were applicable to the vessel on March 10, 1996: (c) On passenger decks of vessels engaged in a ferry or excursion type operation, rails shall be at least 42 inches high. The space below the rail shall be fitted with bulwarks, chain link fencing, wire mesh, or the equivalent. (d) On sport fishing vessels where it can be shown that higher rails would interfere with the normal operation of the vessel, rails of at least 30 inches height may be permitted. During the COI Renewal Inspection, it was identified that the actual deck rail height is 34". An OCMI determination was made that the vessel is required to be installed with a minimum deck rail height of 39-1/2". Submit drawings, plans, and specifications to the OCMI for review and approval to modify the deck rails IAW 46CFR177.900. 46CFR177.900 46CFR177.35-1

PROPERLY SEAL/WELD PENETRATIONS IN WAY OF #3 MIDSHIP BULKHEAD.

PROPERLY SEAL CONTROL CABLE PENETRATION IN STERN SHEET.

Replace eye wash and aspirin in first aid kit.

REPLACE FUEL FILL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING CAP. ALSO, FUEL FILL PIPE MUST EXTEND TO WITHIN 1/2" INCH OF THE DIAMETER OF THE FILL PIPE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK AND MAKE IT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE AT THE BOTTOM. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Tank

PROPERLY WIRE BLOWER SO IT IS INTERLOCKED WITH IGNITION SWITCH PER 46 CFR 182.460 (E). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Switch

REPLACE ELECTRIC BILGE PUMP DISCHARGE HOSE.

INSTALL POSITIVE CLOSING SHUTOFF VALVES AT HULL PENETRATION FOR ELECTRIC BILGE PUMP DISCHARGE HOSES.

INSTALL VAPOR DETECTOR IN GASOLINE FUEL TANK SPACE.

PROVIDE LIGHT FOR THE MAGNETIC COMPASS.

REPLACE BRACKET FOR RING BUOY LIGHT TO ALLOW FLOAT FREE.

MAKE VESSEL AVAILABLE FOR HULL EXAMINATION PRIOR TO 10FEB99.

LABEL BUCKETS "FIRE BUCKET"._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

RENEW RETROREFLECTIVE TAPE ON PFD'S._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

LABEL DISTRESS SIGNAL CONTAINER "DISTRESS SIGNALS".

RENEW 1 B-I FIRE EXTINGUISHER._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

VESSEL NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS OF CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION AS VESSEL WAS NOT PRESENTED FOR CREDIT HULL EXAMINATION PRIOR TO NEXT HULL EXAM DUE DATE SHOWN ON THE CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION.

CREDIT DRYDOCK DUE 20JUN92. CONTACT USCG PRIOR TO THIS DATE TO SCHEDULE THIS INSPECTION.

DRYDOCK DUE 29DEC90. PLEASE CONTACT USCG PRIOR TO THIS DATE TO SCHEDULE THIS INSPECTION.

INTERLOCK BLOWER WITH IGNITION AND INSTALL APPROPRIATE FIXED GAS FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM.

PROVIDE A B-II FIRE EXTINGUISHER AFT. (#10 DRY CHEM.)

REPLACE CRACKED WATERTIGHT HATCHES.

PROVIDE CAPTURE CHAINS FOR ALL WEATHER DECK HATCH COVERS.