BELLE OF CINCINNATI

Non-conducting deck coverings, such as non-conducting mats or gratings, suitable for the specific switchboard voltage must be installed for personnel protection at the front and rear of the switchboard and must extend the entire length of, and be of sufficient width to suit, the operating space.

Watertight integrity of vessel hull has been compromised. Vessel has active flooding in the bow thruster compartment coming from underneath an existing hole that was being contained by a temporary concrete patch. 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. Vessel shall proceed to drydock for permanent repairs. Owner shall provide transit plan for approval prior to departure. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

Starboard generator had coolant leak. All installations shall be of marine type engine suitable for the intended service. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector

The reverse power relay failed during and test. Each generator arranged for parallel operation must have reverse-power or reverse-current trips. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

Port and starboard generators over speed failed during annual test. The control system shall be designed for automatic shutdown of the engine with the actuation of audible and visual alarms for over speed. Make reapirs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

Port generator failed low lube oil pressure during annual test. The control system shall be designed for automatic shutdown of the engine with the actuation of audible and visual alarms for over speed. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine

During SIP Audit/ Inspection - witnessed crewmember perform ICR inspection P 05 G. Noted control panel cover screws on top of panel. When panel was opened, found wires disconnected from one of the breakers. Crewmember was unaware of loose wires before preforming inspection. SIP rep stated the chief had Carrier working on system. System was not tagged out, required rep to have system tagged out.

While witnessing crewmember perform ICR P-05 paragraph G. it was noted that wires were disconnected from one of the breakers inside the A/C control panel. Company is NOT following Safety Program procedures for log out tag out. Review procedure and provide training to ALL personnel.

During SIP Audit/ Inspection - witnessed crewmember perform ICR inspection J-02 B. 1. Noted that the warmers on wheels and are unsecured and stationed near their deep fat fryers presenting a hazard. The electrical cables from the warmers are touching the handrails to the ladder coming into the space creating a potential electrical hazard if there were a short. Move warmers and plugs to a less hazardous location and properly secure warmers.

Marine Inspector recognized the conditions of the concrete box patch in thruster tunnel to have changed. After further investigation, it was revealed that the temporary concrete patch was removed due to an ineffective installation and the vessel was intentionally beached on a sandy bottom and the crew installed a new box patch. The event was not logged, the repair was not indicated in the SIP correction report. SIP 2-99: Correction Reports become part of the company’s reporting mechanism and can be instrumental in identifying and correcting recurring problems with the vessel systems and subsystems. 46CFR71.55-1(a): No repairs or alterations affecting the safety of the vessel with regard to the hull, machinery or equipment shall be made without the knowledge of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspections. Multiple failures in the records keeping and deficiency reporting of structural watertight integrity company shall conduct training for the company SIP agent who is responsible for the implementation for the Vessel Action Plan. daily inspection records of the affected space shall be maintained that specifies water level and daily pump out. If any changes to the space occurs master shall contact the Officer in Charge Marine Inspections

Vessel Rep could only provide three months of logbook entries. The master or person in charge of a vessel that is not required by 46 U.S.C. 11301 to have an official logbook, shall maintain, on board, an unofficial logbook or record in any form desired for the purposes of making entries therein as required by law or regulations in this subchapter. logs must be kept available for review by a marine inspector for a period of 1 year after the date to which the records refer. Maintain logbook records for a total of 1 year for inspection for review by a marine inspector to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

Vessel galley has a griddle and deep fryer fixed fire fire fighting system. Once the the fixed fire fighting system is activated the ventilation shall automatically stop the ventilation. During fire drill it was discovered that the ventilation shutdown was not working for all fans. Exhaust for galleys shall meet the applicable bulkhead requirements. In addition an automatic damper shall be installed in exhaust ducks over frying vats ect. Make repairs to the fixed fire fighting automatic ventilation shutdown in the galley. To the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector. Do not use deep fat fryer and griddle.

Galley ventilation above deep fat fryer and griddle had excessive grease buildup and lent that is at risk for fire. The general construction of the vessel shall be such as to minimize fire hazards. Clean ventilation above deep fat fryer and griddle to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine

Watertight door handle in the galley is coming into contact with an electrical panel cover which has partially broke free from bulkhead. If the electrical panel cover come completely out from bulkhead it will impede the WTD handle and prevent the door from closing in the event of a fire or flooding. The general construction of the vessel shall be such as to minimize fire hazards. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

An extension cord supplying a freezer was handing over the top of the galley fryer vat creating a fire hazard. The general construction of the vessel shall be such as to minimize fire hazards. Remove extension cord over fryer vat to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

Vessel fixed fire fighting halon agent was accidentally discharged by Silco fire and security during test of the system leaving the engine room without a fixed fighting system. The company is waiting for a replacement bottle. An approved extinguishing system must be installed as required by table 76.05-1 on all self propelled vessels. Vessel shall not operate engine room machinery until fixed fire fighting system is repaired. Rectify deficiencies prior to movement.

Solenoid valve for generator failed.

Vessel representative could not provide training form (B&B Riverboats Marine Employee Training System Employee Log) that is used to track employees training which is compulsory in the company action plan. The crew must be instructed in the use of the vessel's fire-extinguishing and lifesaving appliances and in survival at sea at the same interval as the drills. Individual units of instruction may cover different parts of the vessel's lifesaving and fire-extinguishing appliances, but all the vessel's lifesaving and fire-extinguishing appliances must be covered within any period of 2 months. n2-99 track and record training for individual employees, and the training required for the designated SIP support personnel to implement the CAP and the VAP. Provide marine employee training records in accordance with B&B Riverboats Company Action plan and vessel action plan to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

Exit sign on first deck did not illuminate. Illumination exit signs are required and must be installed in accordance with Subchapter J. Repair exit sign to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

Thirteen emergency light bulbs were extinguished or missing from the pilot house down to the first deck. Sufficient illumination must be provided by the emergency lighting source under emergency conditions to effect damage control procedures and to provide safe egress from the space. Repair/renew all extinguished or missing emergency lights to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

MI identified two wasted life jackets in rescue boat. Life jackets must meet approval requirements of 46 CFR1 199.70 Replace wasted life jackets to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard inspector.

ICR A-02 of the companies SIP states that the notice to mariners are onboard for the intended operating area. The marine inspector noted no notice to mariner were onboard the vessel. Licensed deck officers are required to acquaint themselves with the latest information published by the Coast Guard and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency regarding aids to navigation. Neglect to do so is evidence of neglect of duty. It is desirable that all vessels have available in the pilothouse for convenient reference at all times a file of the applicable Notice to Mariners. Implement ICR A-02 of the companies SIP and provide notice to mariner for the intended operating area to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard marine inspector.

Owner reported a failure of the battery charger for the ships service generator that subsequently reduced power for vessel and loss of steering pump. Operating generators must provide a continuous and uninterrupted source of power for this ships service under normal operational conditions. Conduct repairs to the battery charger for the ships service generator to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

During man overboard drill the Belle of Cincinnati's rescue boat engine stalled while underway and failed to start again. Each passenger vessel of less than 500gt must carry one rescue boat. Conduct repairs or replace rescue boat engine.

Rescue boat fire extinguisher was not in its bracket and had expired. Each passenger vessel of less than 500gt must carry at least one rescue boat that is equipped in table 199.175 of this part. Replace fire extinguisher and mount in fire extinguisher bracket.

During fire drill, two fire stations, one forward and second deck and the other located in the engine room, charged at the fire station while not in use. The outlet at each fire hydrant must be provided with a cock or valve fitted in such a position that the firehose may be removed while the fire main is under pressure. Conduct maintenance on the fire stations so that the fire station does not charge while not in use.

Affect repairs as necessary to ensure that oil is not discharged into the navigable waters of the U.S. via the vessel's port main diesel generator exhaust and/or effluent.

Hydrostatic release on Buoyant Appartus expired.

Emergency generator low lub oil shut off not functioning.

Horns removed for service. Temporarily being replaced by a supplemental air horn.

Determine the source(s) of diesel oil pollution and affect repairs as necessary to ensure that oil is not discharged into the navigable waters of the U.S. via the vessel's diesel engine(s) exhaust and/or effluent.

The exhaust in way of the port side generator has a 3" crack at the point where the exhaust penetrates the hull in the auxiliary machinery space. Three holes were drilled at the bottom of the pipe and fitted with drain plugs for the purpose of draining any excess water accumulated at the elbow. A temporary lap patch was welded over the crack. Permanent repairs will be completed during next DD.

Prove proper operation of all waterlights

Renew cracked waterlight second deck starboard side.

Clear access to all stairwells where blocked by ships stores portside maindeck.

Engine Room Halon tank is overdue for hydro testing.

Heat Detector for emergency generator space not operating

Blast, guage, and provide repair proposal for the pitted area inside the bow thruster tube.

Clean out the two sea valves clogged with debris located on the aft galley sea chest.

Remove ICR-I-04, not applicable for vessel.

Prove proper operation of all four air receiver relief valves.

Replace two burned out emergency lights in aft machinery room.

Repair bilge suction valve reach rod in forward ballast tank.

Free up/make repairs to forward fuel oil tank fuel cut off reach rods.

Open, clean and inspect heating furnace prior to placing unit into operation. Clean aft machinery space of soot from heating furnace.

Vessel must have a corrosion survey completed to determine the cause and corrective actions needed to stop/arrest corrosive action to hull of vessel in way of hull plating behind port and stbd keel coolers. Survey report to be submitted to [name withheld] DESC: Hull Plating

REPAIR AUX MACHINERY ROOM EMERGENCY ESCAPE HATCH STARBOARD SIDE.

MAKE REPAIRS TO ELECTRICAL PANEL NUMBER 4C. LATCH FOR DOOR BROKEN/MISSING.

MOUNT FIRE EXTINGUISHER BRACKET FOR PORTABLE EXTINGUISHER INSIDE AUX MACHINERY SPACE WTD.

REPAIR LEAKING SLOP OIL DISCHARGE LINE IN STEERING COMPARTMENT, CLEAN OIL AND WATER FROM BILGE.

CLEAN OR APPLY NON-SKID ON LADDER INTO GALLEY.

REPLACE AND SHOW PROPER OPERATION OF ENGINE ALARM SENSORS #1, #4, AND #11.

CONDUCT FIRE NAD MAN OVERBOARD DRILLS.

WHEN ONLY 2 IBA ARE ONBOARD, MAX TOTAL PERSONS ALLOWED IS 1000, MAXIMUM PASSENGERS ALLOWED IS 868. FOR EACH PERSON IN ADDITION TO CREW THAT MAY BEREDUCED, THE NUMBER OF PAX ALLOWED MAY BE INCREASED BY LIKE NUMBER. TOTAL NUMBER OF PASSENGERS AND PERSONS IN ADDITION TO CREW IS NOT TO EXCEED 990.

LOCATE AND REPAIR OIL LEAK, SUSPECTED FROM STACK RAISE/LOWER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, IN THE COMPARTMENT LOCATED UNDER THE PILOT HOUSE.

REPAIR/REPLACE AS NECESSARY AND PROVE SATISFACTORY OPERATION OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHT OVER THE AFT DANCE FLOOR, 3RD DECK.

LOCATE THE SOURCE OF ALL ENGINE(S) EXHAUST LEAKS INTO THE AFT AUX SPACE, REPAIR, AND PROPERLY COMPLETE LAGGING OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM(S).

GENERAL CLEANING OF GALLEY INCLUDING OVERHEAD, BULKHEADS, DECKS, AND FOOD PREP AREAS/SURFACES.

REPLACED FRACTURED WINDOW GLASS IN THE DOOR, STBD SIDE MAINDECK "CREW ONLY"DOOR TO GALLEY.

PROVE STAISFACTORY OPERATION OF THE RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR LOCATED IN THE ENGINEERS OPERATING STATION

PROVE SATISFACTORY OPERATION OF ALL STEERING SYSTEM ALARMS

PROVE SATISFACTORY OPERATION OF ALL EMERGENCY GENERATOR ALARMS AND SAFETIES

PROVE SATISFACTORY OPERATION OF ALL ALARMS AND SAFETIES ON ALL 3 PROPULSIONENGINES

CONDUCT MAN OVERBOARD, FIRE, AND ABANDON SHIP DRILLS WITH THE REQUIRED CREWON BOARD.

INSTALL HALON ACTIVATION WARNING PLACARD IN AFT AUX MACHINERY SPACE AT A LOCATION NEAR THE ALARM SIREN.

RELOCATE ENGINE ROOM HALON SYSTEM ACTIVATION WARNING PLACARD TO A LOCATION NEAR THE ALARM SIREN.

PROVE SATISFACTORY OPERATION OF ALL ALARMS AND SAFETIES ON #1 AND #2 SHIP SERVICE GENERATOR DRIVE ENGINES

PROPERLY INSTALL JUNCTION BOX COVER LOCATED ABOVE THE RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR SENDING UNIT IN THE LAZARETTE

PROPERLY INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURE IN TANK ROOM AT FORWARD BULKHEAD

RESTOCK REQUIRED FIRST AID KIT, LOCATED IN PILOT HOUSE

SUBMIT SPRINKLER SYSTEM ELECTRICAL PLANS FOR APPROVAL.

PRIOR TO COMMENCING NORMAL UNDERWAY OPERATIONS WITH PASSENGERS ABOARD, CONDUCT UNDERWAY DRILLS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.

PROVIDE "EMERGENCY EXIT - KEEP CLEAR" WARNINGS VICINITY OF LADDER EGRESS_x001C_ FROM THE AUX MACHINERY SPACE.

SEAL HOLES VIA THE USE OF FIRE CAULKING OR OTHER APPROVED METHOD IN FIRE DOORS/DOOR FRAMES WHICH RESULTED FROM THE REMOVAL OF OLD DOOR HARDWARE. TO BE DONE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.

PRIOR TO THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS INCLUDING OPERATIONS VIA EXCURSION PERMITS, REMOVE ALL PAINTS, THINNERS AND SIMILAR FLAMMABLES FROM VESSEL.

Ensure all ladders in and out of hold deck have adequate emergency lighting. No passengers will be below main deck until completed.

Submit final load calculations for main bus and emergency bus to MSC for approval.

Provide new/clean exit globes on all exits throughout vessel.

Make vessel available for CG Marine Inspector to inspect general housekeeping and electrical safety throughout vessel.

Remove all oily water from engine room and prove bilge suction in engine room.

Obtain approval for sprinkler system and install system as approved.

Submit final EEP to MSO Louisville for approval.

PROVE EMERGENCY GENERATOR LOSS OF LUBE OIL SHUT-DOWN, OVERSPEED PROTECTION AND ASSOCIATED ALARMS; PROVE JACKET WATER HIGH TEMP ALARM

Remove all temporary appliances in galley and install permanent equipment in galley.

Submit new deadweight survey to MSC for approval, receive stability letter from MSC prior to getting underway with passengers.

Submit final fire/safety plan for approval. Post approved plan throughout vessel.

Repair or replace bowthruster control on port bridge wing._x001C_

Cleanup and secure all wiring in electrical spaces on main deck aft. Only authorized members of the crew are allowed in these spaces.

Provide original copies of USCG COFR and vessel's COD onboard.

Provide and prove emergency lighting in eng room and aux mach space; and galley and crew accomodation spaces.

Repair exhaust ventilation blower in aux mach space to provide adequate space ventilation.

Provide and prove low start air pressure alarm.

Label emergency stop controllers for engine room ventilation on main deck.

Repair exhaust leaks in piping in aux mach space.

Provide warning placard for main switchboard and emergency switchboard.

Provide and prove service lighting in forward hold and in steering room.

Prove loudspeaker in engine room control booth.

Prove operation of low pressure heating boiler to include safety and automation and associated pressure vessel.

Prove proper operation of WTD #2 to aux machinery room.

Provide heat shield lagging over turbo on emerg generator.

Secure all battery boxes in engine room.

Provided auto-closing devices for engine room doors on main deck

Remove all dead-end cables from elec. panel boards and throughout ship.

Secure all panel boards, label and provide circuit directories for same in accordance with 46CFR sub J.

Properly connect wires in cable to bilge high level sending unit in forwardhold space.

Provide indicator light for main switchboard ground fault detector, center position.

Provide electrical safety matting for main and emergency switchboards.

PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS COMPLETE REQUIRED DRILLS WITH THE FULL CREW ONBOARD. THIS TO BE TO THE SATISFACTION OF AN ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR NO LATER THAN 25MAY95.

Prior to carrying passengers, new stability calculations must be submitted and the vessel must have a current stability letter on board.

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PROVIDE FUEL OIL DISCHARGE CONTAINMENT FOR THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR DAY TANKVENT PIPE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 33 CFR 155.320 (A)(1).

PROVIDE FUEL OIL TRANSFER PUMP WITH 46 CFR 58.01-25 AND 46 CFR 111.103-9

WALL MOUNTED AND FREE STANDING "PLASTIC" FACED NEON LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THEVESSEL DOES NOT EXCEED THE APPROVED FIRE LOAD RATING.

REPLACE PLEXIGLAS WINDOW, PORT SIDE AFT, ON BOILER DECK WITH PROPER GLASS.

PROVIDE COAST GUARD APPROVED DOCUMENTATION FOR MIRRORED CEILING TILES OR REPLACE THEM WITH APPROVED MATERIAL.

PROVIDE UNDERWAY EEP APPROVED BY CG HEADQUARTERS G-MSC.

REPAIR ALARM PANEL TO THE PORT MAIN PROPULSION ENGINE.

PROVIDE APPROVED PLANS FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE LOCKER ROOM'S MEN'S ROOM INTO A STORE ROOM OR RESTORE IT BACK INTO A MEN'S ROOM.

REPAIR SWITCH TO STEERING SYSTEM AND DEMONSTRATE PROPER OPERATION WHEN IN THE FOLLOW-UP MODE USING NO#1 PUMP.

PROVIDE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION.

PERMANENTLY INSTALL GALLEY INTAKE AIR DUCT.

PROVIDE SUITABLE JUNCTION BOX FOR SEWAGE COMPARTMENT HEATER FAN.

INSTALL FIRE DOORS AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

PROVIDE PERMANENT ELECTRICAL PLUGS FOR HEAT TAPE. (SEWAGE COMPARTMENT)

Provide suitable ventilation to aft engineering compartment.

Remove all trash cans made of plastic. Trash cans shall be made of approved non-combustible materials. (metal)

PROVIDE SUITABLE VENTILATION TO AFT ENGINEERING COMPARTMENT.

NOTED EXCESSIVE VIBRATION TO THE PORT MAIN ENGINE WET EXHAUST._x001C_ PROVIDE PROPOSAL TO CORRECT PRESENT SITUATION.

RENEW PORT GENERATOR VOLTAGE REGULATOR.

PROVIDE AN ALARM TESTING PROCEDURE FOR THE PRIME MOVERS' ALARM SYSTEM.

INSTALL A CLEAT FOR SEAPAINTER TO BOTH (P/S) RESCUE BOATS.

GALLEY NEEDS COMPLETE CLEANING.

COMPLETE 7 ITEM WORK LIST.