SEAWARD EXPLORER

Except as provided in paragraph (a)(3) of this section, no person may operate an oceangoing ship of 400 GT and above but less than 10,000 GT, excluding a ship that carries ballast water in its fuel oil tanks, unless it is fitted with approved 15 ppm oil-filtering equipment for the processing of oily mixtures from bilges or fuel oil tank ballast. Vessel could not prove proper operation of oily water separator due to faulty regulator. Vessel to prove operation to satisfaction of marine inspector prior to using oily water separator. 33 CFR 155.360(a)

Machinery driving forced-draft and induced-draft fans, fuel-oil transfer pumps, fuel-oil unit and service pumps, and similar fuel-oil pumps must be fitted with remote controls from a readily accessible position outside the space concerned so that the fans of pumps may be stopped in case of a fire in the compartment in which they are located. The controls must be suitably protected against accidental operation and agaist tampering and must be suitably marked. Vessel's remote stops at the manifold are inoperable. Prove operation to satisfaction of marine inspector. 46 CFR 58.01-25

No person may operate an oceangoing ship of 400 GT and above but less than 10,000 GT, excluding a ship that carries ballast water in its fuel oil tanks, unless it is fitted with approved 15 parts per million oily-water separator (OWS) equipment for the processing of oily mixtures from bilges or fuel oil tank ballast. OWS polishing pack bypass is not in compliance with the manufacture's intended design for processing oily water. Prior to usage of OWS, ensure compliance with manufacture's design to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 33 CFR 155.360(a)(1)

Except as noted in paragraph (c) of this section, all enclosed spaces within the vessel shall be properly vented or ventilated. Means shall be provided to close off all vents and ventilators. Preventative maintenance is needed for weather deck ventilation closures, goose necks, and wingnuts to ensure they are greased and exercised for proper closure. 46 CFR 92.15-10(a)

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Vessels required by 46 CFR 112.05-5(a) to have a temporary emergency power source, the following emergency lighting and power loads must be arranged so that they can be energized from the temporary emergency power source: At least one light in each space where a person may be maintaining…or transiting, such as public spaces, work spaces, etc. Prove operation of emergency light in forward bosun locker.

Vessels required by 46 CFR 112.05-5(a) to have a temporary emergency power source, the following emergency lighting and power loads must be arranged so that they can be energized from the temporary emergency power source: Provide and prove operation of emergency lighting in passageways to allow passengers and crew to find their way to open decks and to survival craft, muster stations, and embarkation stations with all watertight doors and fire doors closed.

The purpose of this part is to ensure a dependable, independent, and dedicated emergency power source with sufficient capacity to supply those services that are necessary for the safety of the passengers, crew and other persons in an emergency. Replace frayed battery cable for Emergency Radio Batteries with new to as original.

Each fireman's outfit must consist of one self-contained breathing apparatus, one lifeline with a belt or a suitable harness, one flashlight, one flame safety lamp, one rigid helmet, boots and gloves, protective clothing, and one fire ax. In lieu of the flame safety lamp, vessels may carry an oxygen depletion meter which is listed by a Coast Guard recognized independent laboratory as intrinsically safe. The firefighting team’s radio used for communication are not intrinsically safe.

Fire control plans showing for each deck the control stations, the various fire sections enclosed by fire resisting bulkheads, the arrangement of the alarm and extinguishing systems, the fire extinguishers, means of access to different compartments and decks and the ventilation system including location of ventilation shutdowns, positions of dampers and the numbers identifying each system. The fire control plan did not list the locations of all the smoke and heat detectors.

Each vessel much carry lifebuoys approved under approval series 160.150. Markings must be marked in block capital letters with name of vessel. Lifebuoy are fitted with non-kinking line for self-igniting light and retroreflective material under approval series 164.018. Found all lifebuoys with markings of vessel name not properly affixed, self-igniting light not properly arranged to lifebuoy, and retroreflective tape no longer serviceable.

Lifesaving appliances, instructions to passengers, and stowage locations must be marked in accordance with subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter. Replace faded placards for port and starboard life rafts with new.

Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. In addition, the manufacturer’s instructions for onboard maintenance of lifesaving appliances must be onboard the vessel. The following must be provided for each appliance. See subparagraphs (i) thru (vii): (i) Checklists for use when carrying out the inspections required under paragraph (e) of this section, (ii) maintenance and repair instructions,…(vii). No proof of periodic testing of immersion suits and closures on board. Conduct tests and inspections of immersions suits and submit records to USCG for review. See USCG NVIC 1-08, guidelines for testing and shipboard inspection of immersion suits.

Each circuit directory must (ii) A description of the load of each circuit; and (iii) The rating or setting of the overcurrent protective device for each circuit. Multiple circuits marked “spare” were in the “On” position. Verify rating or setting of the overcurrent protective device for each circuit, identify/re-label “spares” w/equip. in use, and update electrical cardholder in Electrical Panels P425 and P235.

All installations shall be of marine type engines suitable for the intended service, designed and constructed in conformance with the requirements of this subchapter. It was reported by vessel's master on 11DEC2022 that the starboard main engine is leaking oil from the expansion covers and oil level dipstick tube. Per master, vessel is returning to Guam with an arrival date of 14DEC2022. Identify cause of leak and effect permanent repairs/tests to the satisfaction of the attending Class Surveyor. Submit copy of Class report attesting to repairs and tests completed to USCG FM/Sector Guam prior to vessel's departure from Guam [name withheld].

Each cargo vessel must carry at least one rescue boat. Each rescue boat must be approved under approval series 160.156. SEAWARD EXPLORER not carrying a USCG approved rescue boat. Per 46 CFR 199.640 (table, Column g) when in coastwise service, an alternative to the rescue boat requirement in § 199.262(a), vessels may carry a motor-propelled workboat or a launch that meets all the embarkation, launching, and recovery arrangement requirements in § 199.160 (b) through (f).

Vessel must undergo two ISE's within five years as per the table in 46 CFR 91.40-3a. The 04 voids, two on each side of vessel, remain to be inspected by a Coast Guard Marine Inspector. Must be completed within 90 days.

Submit Fire Control Plan for approval.

replace polypropylene line on life rings with approved line.

Prove proper operation of the reverse power relay for the #3 generator.

Provide a high media temperature controller for the thermal fluid heater.

Provide an approved Vessel Response Plan in accordance with 33 CFR Subpart D.

Test the high exhaust temperature alarms on both port and starboard main engines as per the approved automation test procedures.

Test the starboard and center air receivers located in the engine room as per 46 CFR 61.10-5. All 3 engine room air receivers are scheduled for welding modification in the 1st qtr of 2004 and will be hydro tested at that time. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Receiver/Bottle

Provide protective caps on cylinder valve control ports on all 100lb CO2 storage cylinders at both CO2 fire system locations.

Make chart corrections to SF Bay and all transit charts prior to getting U/W.

Prove proper operation of rescue boat releasing gear prior to getting U/W.

Conduct satisfactory fire drill prior to getting U/W, to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Provide proof of chief mate's proficiency with ARPA prior to getting U/W. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)

Conduct and log training IAW 46 CFR 97.15, log to be reviewed by the attending marine inspector.

Provide current compass deviation card IAW 33 CFR 164.35(c). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Compass Deviation Table

Fax approved annual review of vessel's SOPEP to SFCMS. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: SOPEP

Post lifejacket and immersion suits stowage placards in staterooms IAW 46 CFR 199.70. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Marking

Provide test coupons from permanent ballast tanks 4 P/S for examination by inspectors during COI exam. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Tank

IN THE PRESSENCE OF A MARINE INSPECTOR CONDUCT A TEST OF THE RESCUE BOAT RELEASE GEAR PER 46CFR 199.200(i)(5)

PROVIDE TOTAL LENGTH AND NUMBER OF FIRE HOSES HYDROSTATICLY TESTED BY FAX_x001C_ ^

Change smoke alarm bell to different type of indicator to prevent mistakingthis alarm with general alarm bell.

Rotate Thermal Fluid Heater recirculator pump discharge valve 90 degrees toallow installation of valve handle.

Provide vessel with set of USCG Approved vessel plans.

CONDUCT YEARLY HYDROSTATICALLY TESTS ON ALL TRANSFER HOSES AND MARK THEM INACCORDANCE WITH 33 CFR 154.500.

Install splash proof bottom in Main Power Distribution Panel in engineroom.

Install one (01) General Alarm Bell and rotating light in the engineroom near work station/log station.

Move shore tie connection box to a protected location away from the weather.

REPOSITION AFT MASTHEAD LIGHT TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED 225 DEGREES OF ARC VISIBILITY.

VESSEL IS AUTHORIZED TO SAIL SHORT, AS PER MSM VOL III, SECTION 26(K), BECAUSE CREW MEMBERS THAT WERE PROVIDED BY THE OWNER, WERE OF INSUFFICIENT GRADES.

PROVIDE SUITABLE CLOSURES FOR NATURAL VENT FROM BOW THRUSTER AND BOILER COMPARTMENTS.

PROVIDE CLOSURES FOR ENGINE ROOM VENTS WHICH MAY BE OPERATED SAFELY.

PROVIDE CG APPROVED STABILITY LETTER REFLECTING PRESENT CONDITION OF VESSELPRIOR TO DEPARTING PORT OF PASCAGOULA, MS._x001C_

PROVIDE PROPER METALLIC PIPING THROUGHOUT ALL VITAL SYSTEMS AS REQUIRED BY 46 CFR 56.60-25(C) 1991 EDITION NOT LATER THAN 03FEB93.

CONDUCT FIRE AND BOAT DRILL WITH VESSEL CREW IN THE PRESENCE OF USCG MARINEINSPECTOR PRIOR TO DEPARTURE OF MSO MOBILE ZONE.

PROVIDE GMSC APPROVED HELO OPS MANUAL AND HELO DECK PERIF LIGHTING PRIOR 4TO CONDUCTING HELO OPERATIONS.

PROVIDE EXPLOSION PROOF J-BOX ON FOUNDATION O/B SIDE WHERE MAIN ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY COMES FROM SHIP FROM TRANSREC.

PROVIDE STATI0N BILL.

PROVIDE ON BOARD REQUIRED CHARTS AND PUBS.

PROVIDE USCG APPROVAL OR EQUIVALANCY OF TRANSREC PRIOR TO PLACING UNIT IN OPERATION.