GULF RESPONDER

In general, excitation must meet sections 4-8-3/3.13.2(a), 4-8-5/5.5.1, 4-8-5/5.5.2, and 4-8-5/5.17.5(e) of the ABS Marine Vessel Rules. No.1 generator exciter windings broken and grounded. Repair generator exciter to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection must be notified before repairs, alterations or modifications are made, that affect the safety of the vessel. Vessel crew discovered via fire detection system and visually, smoke in the bow thruster room. The smoke was determined to be coming from from a transformer due to a bad over-current protection device (circuit breaker). Repairs to be made to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

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. On 08JAN25 a portion of the above main deck slop tank discharge line broke causing an oil spill. Repairs shall be made to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector. Submit repair proposal to this office prior to making repairs.

At each COI inspection, the inspector will determine that all fire extinguishing equipment is in suitable condition and conduct any necessary tests to determine the condition of the equipment. During test of the engine room fixed CO2 system, the system failed to discharge CO2 into the engine room. Make effective repairs and arrange for system testing to be witnessed by a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

No person may operate an oceangoing ship of 400 GT or above unless it is fitted with an 15 ppm oily water seperator. During operational test of the OWS, the solenoid valves allowed bilge slops in excess of 15 ppm oil content to discharge overboard. Make affective repairs to satisfaction of Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Provide proof of exemption for rescue boat or bring rescue boat in compliance with 46 CFR 199.262. If exemption is not granted then conduct weight test on davit iaw 46 CFR 199.45(b)(1).

Make proper repairs to hole in fire/ballast/bilge pump discharge to overboard pipe. Provide repair proposal to USCG Sector Miami and ABS class report attesting that proper repair was made.

Prove proper operation of vessel squawk box.

Conducted L/S - MOB drill w/reduced crew, crew could not perform MOB drill safely and IAW with vsl's safety manual.

Perform emergency drills in presence of Coast Guard marine Inspector

Provide current roster of crew enrolled in random drug testing program.

Provide proof of submission of MIS report for 2004.

Time delay, alarms and ventilation had not been properly tested by fire service company for each installed fixed CO2 system. Company returned and completed required tests in presence of CG.

Conduct weight test of rescue boat in accordance with 46 CFR 199.45 prior to lowering of boat with crew on board. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Falls

CONDUCT A FIRE AND BOAT DRILL IN THE PRESENCE OF A U.S. COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Fire

MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INTERNAL EXAMINATION, ALL AIR RECEIVER PRESSURE VESSELS LISTED ON PAGE 2 OF THE COI IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 61.10 NO LATER THAN 05FEB98.

(CONT.) LATER THAN 05 FEB 95. VESSEL RESTRICTED TO THE RECOVERY AND CARRIAGE OF GRADE 'D' AND LOWER RECOVERED OILS.

INSTALL AN OIL TANK VENT SYSTEM FOR THE OIL RECOVERY TANKS THAT MEETS 46 CFR 32.55-20(C). AN APPEAL OF THE EXISTING SYSTEM WAS DENIED (PRIOR TO 17 FEB 94) BY USCG COMDT G-MTH-2 LTR 16700/OSRV DTD 10JAN94. THIS REQUIREMENT TO BE COMPLETED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR NO

VESSEL IS NOT TO OPERATE RECOVERED OIL TRANSFER EQUIPMENT WHICH UTILIZES THE THROUGH HULL OVERBOARD DISCHARGE, UNTIL AN APPROVED CARGO MONITOR IS INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 33 CFR 157.12.