CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station in accordance with Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must carry a radio operator. MI found vessel captain had no Marine Radio Operator Permit. 47CFR 80.159

fitted along the line of escape to the main deck from all passenger and crew accommodation spaces located below the main deck. MI found E-light over the #2 SSDG and an E-light by the engine room access door was inoperable.

Life Jacket placards (a) Placards containing insturctions for the donning oand use of the life jacket aboard the vessel must be posted inconspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. Instructions were not posted interior 03 deck.

A ship must have a placard of at least 5 by 8 inches, made of durable material fixed in a conspicuous place in each machinery space, or at the bilge and ballast pump control station stating: discharge of oil prohibited. Vessel did not have oil discharge placard.

GENERAL ARRANGEMENT AND OUTFITTING. Vessels fire control plan did not match arrangement of vessel. 3rd deck fwd. Port side head on FCP is now a storeroom.

A vessel must be operated IAW applicable laws and regulations in such a manner with adequate precaution against hazards tha tmight endanger the vessel and persons being transported. 02 deck fire station had items stored on, and fwd main deck STBD fire station was blocked by chairs nd cleaning gear.

Electrical euqipment on a vessle must be installed to: (b) protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazard. Hold deck FWD a damaged power strip hooked to another power strip with refer and microwave plugged into.

Watertight integrity (d) weathertight door must be provided for each opening in a deck house. Weathertight doors around vessel are not weathertight. Provide plan to Make repairs and test to verify weathertight.

General Safety Provisions (d) All electrical equipment and circuts must be clearly marked and identified. Vessel has control switch located in hold space that is unmarked, operation unknown. Find out what switch operates and mark

Fire control boundaries (a)(vi) Penetrations in C-Class bulkhead must be constructed so as to preserve the smoke-tight integrity of the boundary. Door in hold deck had sign indicating keep closed, door was propped open with persons in area. Train crew to close door

Since the long ongoing maintenance period since Jan 2024 and the hurried completion of the drydock, the main deck new carpet and finishing has not been completed and inspected, Except for fire and safety hazards, the main deck will be restricted from carrying passengers until all items are corrected. Any dockside events will require suitable means to prevent passengers from getting on the main deck.

Prior to the Galley on the first and second deck being put back into service all equipment shall be correctly installed and operational, also each galley shall be cleaned for food servicing.

§ 61.20-3 Main and auxiliary machinery and associated equipment, including fluid control systems. (a) At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection the marine inspector must conduct such tests and inspections of the main propulsion and auxiliary machinery and of its associated equipment, including the fluid control systems, as they feel necessary to check safe operation. (b) Remote control for the means of stopping machinery driving forced and induced draft fans, fuel oil transfer pumps, fuel oil unit pumps, and fans in the ventilation systems serving machinery and cargo spaces must be tested at each regular inspection for certification and periodic inspection. With the new propulsion drive system installed for the paddle wheel (Gear boxes vs the old chain drive) this system requires testing and verification by the Coast Guard during underway trials prior to this vessel getting underway carrying passengers.

§ 115.814 Steering systems. At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to test the steering systems of the vessel and make them available for inspection to the extent necessary to determine that they are in suitable condition and fit for the service intended. Servo-type power systems, such as orbitrol systems, must be tested and capable of smooth operation by a single person in the manual mode, with hydraulic pumps secured. Currently the rudder pins associated with the rudder arm and hydraulic control piston plus the jockey bar between rudders are worn and are in need of new bushings and pins. Correct this issue to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector within the next 30 days. Contact Tom Alho at [phone withheld] when corrected and ready for inspection.

The CSO or VSO must ensure an audit of the VSP is performed annually. The last security audit was completed 08Aug19. Vsl shall complete audit of VSP. 33CFR104.415((b)

Holdbacks hooks are not allowed. Vsl had holdback/door stopper on A-60 boundary. Vsl shall remove holdback.46CFR116.435(c)(6)(ii)

A door in a fire control boundary must be capable of operation from either side by one person. Door in fire boundary had a lock. Vsl shall remove lock as required.46CFR116.435(b)

Door must be made of rigid construction. Multiple doors had small holes from hanging signage. Vessel shall ensure the construction of the door is at the standard required. 46CFR116.435(b)(5)

Penetrations in A-class boundaries for electrical cables must be constructed to prevent the passage of flame and smoke for one hour. 46CFR116.415(a)(2)(ii)

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. Vessel experienced a paddlewheel drive chain system problem/failure. Rectify issue and notify USCG for testing/ sea trials.

Make proper and permanent repairs to the center rudder which is currently not operating properly when rudder commands are given. The vessel may not get underway with passengers nor move under its own power until repairs have been made and inspected by the USCG Marine Inspector. To move the vessel a dead ship tow request must be submitted and approved prior to movement in the Port. A root cause analysis must also be submitted to document the cause of this rudder failure and steps taken to prevent it in the future. All rudders will be required to be dropped and inspected to make sure a similar problem does not exist with them.

46 CFR 119.200(a):Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type an 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. CITY OF NEW ORLEANS reported a clicking sound in their paddle wheel engine, upon inspection they found a cracked roller bearing. Replace or repair, to the satisfaction of CG inspector.

For the third time this vessel must be dry docked for keel cooler issues with leaking. The leaking keel cooler must be repaired and tested with USCG presence for testing. Testing must be in the dry dock and then again when the vessel is placed back in the water. Testing to be coordinated with the assigned attending marine inspector. For scheduling the inspections contact the USCG SECTOR New Orleans dispatcher office at [phone withheld]. The vessel is not permitted to sail with passengers until the repairs have been made and inspected by the USCG. This requirement has a 14 day time limit for repairs.

Current SSL not on board at time of inspection.

Duct work and ventilation intakes dirty around generator sets.

Spot checked random personnel in gaming areas. Not all were proficient in emergency procedures. Master noted areas to improve training.

Improper fan wired in to cool generator switchboard.

Provide emergency lighting for egress route out of generator space.

Radar not working. Must show proper operation prior to getting underway.

Fire screen doors 2, 4, and 6 do not latch as required. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Openings - Fire Doors

Ensure public address operates iaw 46CFR121.602 LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Public Address System

Replae insulation on ceiling in machinery space to be iaw 46 CFR 116.405 LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Insulation

Ensure electrical autlets in hard count and soft count spaces comply with 46 CFR120.220 LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Outlet Box

Ensure proper operation of MSD LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: MSD

Install cable supports for cable in Elevator Room IAW 46CFR120.340(b)(4).

Submit plans and obtain approval for bilge high level alarm system to [name withheld], MO. Once approved, system to be installed in accordance with 46CFR 119.530

ENSURE PROPER WIRING FOR STARBOARD WING STATION

RE-WIRE STERN NAV LIGHT

PERMENANT SURGE PROTECTORS REQUIRE HARD WIRING.

SHIPS WHISTLE REQUIRES PROPER WIRING

FABRICATE GUARD FOR GENERATOR COOLING FAN

REPAIR JUNCTION BOX WIRING

Ensure proper operation of port wing station.

Blower motor in pump room must have a cover.

All accessories under the pilot house must be hard wired.

All spaces in electrical panels must be used or covered.

Permenent accessories on top of the pilot house must be hard wired.

Watertight integrity of the pilot house junction boxes must be maintained._x001C__x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

Thruster tube exhibited significant deterioration in wheel wash area.

Place flash bowl under all filters in engineroom.

Hydro all firefighting hoses to the maximum allowable working pressure

Replace glass on STBD stern flood light

Place chaffing gear on battery wire in pilot house

Replace life ring on STBD main deck, supply new line for life ring on bow.

Properly affix retro tape on life rings on main deck.

Place proper seals on all intake and exhaust vents.

REPLACE MISSING FLAP TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SECOND DECK FIRE SCREEN DOOR.

REPLACE MISSING AND RAISED TILE ONE THE MAIN DECK FORWARD BAR. THIS IS A TRIPPING HARZARD TO CREW.

REPLACE SHATTERED LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN THE SECURITY ROOM.

REPAIR OR REPLACE PORT SEACH LIGHT PRIOR TO GETTING UNDERWAY.

REPAIR AND MAKE READY FOR INSPECTION THE SHORE SIDE RESCUE BOAT.

REPAIR THE RESTRAINING CHAIN HOLDING THE CO2 TANKS TO THE BULKHEAD ON THE SECOND DECK.

REPAIR OR PEPLACE "E" LIGHT ON THE SECOND DECK.

REPLACE WORN/BROKEN CHAIR WITH ONE CONSTRUCTED OF APPROVED MATERIALS IN THESECURITY ROOM.

SECURE ELECTRICAL WIRING ON THE THIRD DECK HOT WATER HEATER.

INSTALL MISSING RUNNING LIGHT SCREENS AS PER NAV RULES ON THE PORT AND STBDSIDES.

INSTALL BRACKETS OR SUPPORT UNDER GENERATORS TO LIFT ELECTRICAL CABLES OUT OF BILGES AND OFF HULL STIFFNERS.

SECURE FUEL LEAK TO MAIN PROPULSION GENERATOR.

REMOVE ALL HEAVY DUST ON OR IN ELECTRICAL SWITCH BOARDS IN A CASH CAGES.

REPLACE MISSING ELECTRICAL COVER ON THE SECOND DECK CASH CAGE.

MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO THE PORT AND STBD STERN THRUSTER TUBES. ALL REPAIR PLANS WILL BE APPROVED BY [name withheld]._x001C_

MAKE TEMP REPAIRS TO THE STBD AND PORT STERN THRUSTER TUBES.

MAKE REPAIRS TO THE STAINED GLASS WINDOW IN THE PEACOCK ROOM ON THE THIRD DECK TO ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY.

REPACK (2) WATER TIGHT PENS FOR WIRING ON THE AFT W.T. BLKHD IN THE ENGINEROOM.

REMOVE DEAD END WIRING ABOVE MSD IN MSD VOID.

REPACK WATERTIGHT BLKH PENETRATIONS (FORE AND AFT) IN THE FUEL TANK VOID ONTHE PORT SIDE.

REMOVE PLASTIC CHAIRS FROM EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM AS PER NVIC 9-97.

REPLACE HATCH COVER GASKETS ON THE SPONSONS VOIDS.

REPLACE ELEC BOX EXTENSION BOX COVER WITHIN OVERHEAD IN THE HARDCOUNT ROOM.

REPAIRS ARE TO MADE TO THE STERN THRUSTER TO ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE VIBRATION WHILE IN OPERATION. ALL REPAIRS WILL BE DONE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR. VESSEL WILL REMAIN DOCKSIDE UNTIL ALL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED.

VESSEL IS NOT TO SAIL UNTIL #3 GENERATOR HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND TESTED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.

PROVIDE BLANKS FOR SWITCHBOARD SECOND DECK (BOILER DECK)._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

PROVIDED MEANS FOR CAPTURING OIL FROM "BLOW BY" TO MAIN GENERATOR SETS.

HARD PIPE FUEL LINES THAT ARE OVER 30 INCHES TO ALL GENERATOR SETS.

REPLACE GRABLINES WHERE NEEDED NO LATER THAN 26SEP98. ALSO REPLACE THROW LINES TO LIFERING ON MAIN DECK.

ADJUST FIRE DOORS SO THAT NO MORE THAN 1/8" GAP EXISTS BETWEEN DOORS AND DEMONSTRATE PROPER OPERATION TO THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.

REPLACE BELT TO AIR COMPRESSOR THAT PROVIDES AIR PRESSURE TO SIGNAL HORN INPILOT HOUSE. VESSEL IS TO REMAIN DOCKSIDE UNTIL SIGNAL HORN IS OPERATIONAL.

REPAIR #3 GENERATOR PRIOR TO GETTING UNDERWAY WITH PASSENGERS. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR.

RELABEL STB STEERING CONTROL.

INSTALL HANDLE FOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE COVER IN LIQ ROOM.

VESSEL IS TO MAKE REAPAIRS TO BOW THRUSTER PRIOR TO GETTING UNDERWAY WITH PASSENGERS. REPAIRS WILL BE INSPECTED BY THIS OFFICE PRIOR TO SAILING.

VESSEL NOT TO GET UNDERWAY WITH PASSENGERS PRIOR TO MAKING REPAIRS TO NUMBER THREE GENERATOR.

INSTALL FIRE THRESHOLD FOR SECOND DECK ICE ROOM.

INSTALL COVER FOR ELECTRICAL OUTLET ON SECOND DECK NEAR CARD PIT #1.

SECURE A/C STRAINER.

INSTALL STUFFING FOR WIRES IN THE CHILLER ROOM - MAKE IT WATERTIGHT.

PROVIDE LATCH AND WIRING DIAGRAM FOR ELEVATOR CONTROLLER.

PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSULATION ON SSG'S EXHAUST SYSTEM.

PROVIDE LENSES TO LIGHTS IN AUX. RM. AND IN THE GALLEY.

PROVIDE LATCH AND WIRING DIAGRAM FOR ELEVATOR CONTROLLER.

REPAIR LOOSE WIRING TO FORWARD MAST.

PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSULATION ON SSG'S EXHAUST SYSTEM.

REPLACE INSULATION OVER #1 GENERATOR._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

REPAIR EMERGENCY LIGHT IN BOWTHRUSTER ROOM._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

REPAIR WIRING TO STACK WINCH.

CLEAN BEHIND ALL CURTAINS IN ALL (3) DECK CAGES._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

PROVIDE DIRECTORY PANELS MORE ACCESSIBLE IN DECK CAGES.

REMOVE DEAD-ENDED WIRES IN LADIES RESTROOM._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

REPLACE GASKET ON #3 GENERATOR.

REPAIR SMALL FUEL LEAK ON #2 GENERATOR.

MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO PORT STERN THRUSTER PRIOR TO GETTING UNDERWAY WITH PASSENGERS._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

REMOVE ALL CARPETING AND SOUND DEADENING PANELS ON THE CEILING ON 1ST AND 2ND DECKS.

REMOVE WALL COVERING FROM PASSAGEWAY OUTSIDE OF HARD COUNT/SECURITY.

REMOVE SOUND DEADENING PANELS ON OVERHEAD OF 1ST AND 2ND DECKS.

HAVE ALL ALARMS AND OVERSPEEDS TESTED BY CATERPILLAR TECH.

REPAIR STERN RUDDERS (3) TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR.

PROVIDE PROPOSAL TO MSD QUAD CITIES ON REPAIIRS TO RUDDERS BY 17MAR97. _x001C_ VESSEL TO REMAIN DOCKSIDE UNTIL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.

MAKE REPAIRS TO #2 BOWTHRUSTER CONTROL PANEL PRIOR TO GETTING UNDERWAY WITHPASSENGERS.

HYDRO TEST FIVE PORTABLE CO2 EXTINGISHER.

INSTALL "E" LIGHT IN THE ICE MACHINE ROOM.

CONDUCT ANNUAL SERVICING TO BOILER.

REPLACE LINE ON PORT BOW LIFE RING

REMOVE ALL CARPETING ON THE CEILING ABOVE BAR AREA ON 1ST AND 2ND DECK. THIS IS TO BE COMPLETED AT THE NEXT DRY DOCK.

FIRE HOSES WERE NOT OF PROPER TYPE

REPLACE METAL THRESHOLD BY SOFT COUNT.

REPLACE FIRE HOSES WITH UL19 HOSES VERSES UL18.

CLEAN OIL OUT OF SPONSON'S.

REPLACE FRAYED ANCHOR LINE.

REPAIR/REPLACE E-LIGHTS WHICH DO NOT PROPERLY OPERATE.

REMOVE DEAD-ENDED WIRING THROUGHOUT VESSEL.

REPAIR OR REPLACE EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN GENERATOR ROOM

INSULATE PIPING FROM FIXED CO2 SYSTEM

REMOVE NON-MARINE TYPE WIRING IN LIQUOR LOCKER ROOM

PROVIDE CO2 SUPPRESSION FOR COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE LOCKER IN SLOT TECH ROOM

PROPERLY SECURE SNACK MACHINES TO BULKHEADS.

PROPERLY MOUNT FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN SLOT TECH ROOM.

PROVIDE LIGHT COVER IN WOMEN'S LOCKERROOM.

PROPERLY MOUNT O2 BOTTLE IN CONTROL ROOM.

REMOVE ALL PLASTIC TRASH CANS THROUGHOUT VESSEL.

REPLACE ANCHOR LIGHT.

PROVIDE INSECT SCREENS IN VENT FOR POTABLE WATER TANK.

PROVIDE PROPER FIRE STOPS IN BULKHEADS IN SOFT COUNT, SURVEILLANCE, AND IGB

STENCIL FIRE AXE, MAIN DECK FORWARD.

ALL DOORS IN "A&B" CLASS BULKHEADS MUST HAVE PROPER DECK COVERINGS ON DOOR SILLS.

ALL DOORS IN "A & B" CLASS BULKHEADS MUST HAVE APPROVED DECK COVERINGS_x001C_ ON DOOR SILLS. RUGS AND CARPET'S ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AS PER _x001C_ 46 CFR 72.05-25(b)(6)&(c)(5).

SUBMIT PROPOSAL FOR INSTALLATION OF PHONE SYSTEM TO ELEVATOR TO _x001C_ MSD DAVENPORT.

REMOVE ALL PLASTIC TRASH CANS THROUGHOUT VESSEL AND REPLACE WITH FIRE_x001C_ RETARDANT RECEPTICLES.

CLEAN UNDER COUNTER IN CORNER BY FOOD WARMER FIRST DECK FWD BAR.

LABEL EMERGENCY LIGHT LOCATED IN FIRST DECK MEN'S ROOM.

REPAIR WATER CLOSET SHOWER.

CLEAN BILGE IN GALLEY BY FIRST COOLER.

REPAIR TOILET IN SECOND DECK MEN'S ROOM.

CLEAN BEHIND SLOT MACHINES PORT SIDE FIRST DECK CASINO.

REPAIR FAUCETS IN EMPLOYEE MEN'S ROOM.

CONTACT MSD DAVENPORT WHEN WEATHER PERMITS UNDERWAY EMERGENCY DRILLS.

REPAIR DRAIN PLUG THIRD DECK MEN'S ROOM.

REPLACE BROKEN OUTLET COVER BELOW FIRE STATION #2.

REPAIR URNAL IN 2ND DECK MENS ROOM.

POST EMERGENCY CHECK LIST.

REPAIR WINCH TO PORT BOW RAMP/STAGE

REPAIR WHISTLE

REPAIR/REPLACE BILGE PUMP GAUGE.

REPAIR ELEVATOR

REPLACE STERN MOORING CABLE.

LABEL CIRCUIT BREAKERS PANELS IN AUX MACHINERY SPACE.

INSTALL SAFETY GUARD FOR C02 BOTTLES BY ICE MACHINES.

PROVIDE SOUND POWERED TELEPHONE TO ELEVATOR CAR (ABS - GUIDE FOR CONSTURCTION OF SHIPBOARD ELEVATORS - 1975 RULE 6.4).

PROVIDE SUITABLE MOTOR FOR SHORESIDE RESCUE BOAT.

REMOVE "FOUL" ODOR FROM MAIN DECK REEFER AREA.

FIX HYDRAULIC LEAK TO ELEVATOR SYSTEM AND CLEAN BILGES._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

CLEAN GALLEY BILGES.

MAKE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM AUDIBLE ON ALL DECKS._x001C_

REMOVE ALCOHOL (FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS) FROM GALLEY STOREROOM. _x001C_ LOCATION DOES NOT MEET FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS STORAGE REQUIREMENTS.

STOW AND STENCILE 200 ADDITIONAL ADULT LIFE JACKETS.

PROVIDE WIRE INSERTED GLASS TO ALL WINDOWS ALONG THE EMERGENCY ESCAPE ROUTEAS NOTED ON THE EMERGENCY ESCAPE PLAN. WINDOWS REQUIRED BY NVIC 14-91 ENCLOSURE 1 PAGE 3 PARAGRAPH 2.

PROVIDE ONE BLACK BALL DAY SHAPE.

INSTALL EMERGENCY LIGHTING TO THE FORWARD DECK AREA._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

PROVIDE BILGE PUMP SUITABLE FOR THE FIRE MAIN SYSTEM.

POST LIFE JACKET INSTRUCTIVE PLCARDS.

PROVIDE A-60 INSTALLATION TO WIRE PENETRATIONS IN AUX MACHINERY COMPT AND AFT BLK CREW'S LOUNGE.

CORRECTLY LABEL ALL DISTRUBUTION PANELS; PROVIDE BLANKS AS NECESARY.

PROVIDE BRACKETS FOR WATERLIGHTS.

RELOCATE MASTHEAD LIGHT.

INSTALL ANCHOR LIGHT.