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Irrespective of build date, a vessel to which this subchapter applies must meet 181.450 if it is operating on a Coastwise or Oceans route. Vessels must have an interconnected fire detection system installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access. An interconnected detection and alarm system must consist of multiple-station smoke detectors listed by an NRTL, or independent laboratory accepted by the Commandant according to 46 CFR subpart 159.010, as meeting UL 217; be installed such that the actuation of alarm in one area results in both audible and visual alarms in all areas required by 46 CFR 181.405(c) or 118.400(d) to be protected by the interconnected detection and alarm system; contain an independent power source; and alarm on low power. Vessel did not have interconnected smoke detection system in the bathroom or lounge area. //46 CFR 175.110(c)// //46 CFR 181.405(c)// //46 CFR 181.450(a)//

Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with § 160.050 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.150 The grab line shall be 3/8-inch diameter polyethylene, polypropylene, or other suitable buoyant type synthetic material having a minimum breaking strength of 1,350 pounds. Vessel's life ring grab line was dry rotted. //46 CFR 180.70(b)(1)// //46 CFR 160.050//

Each EPIRB, other than an EPIRB in an inflatable liferaft, must be tested monthly, using the integrated test circuit and output indicator, to determine that it is operative. The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicable. Proof of logging monthly EPIRB tests was not on board. //46 CFR 185.728//

Each vessel that operates on the high seas, or that operates beyond three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes, must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. To enhance protection of life and property it is mandatory that each 406.0-406.1 MHz EPIRB be registered with NOAA before installation and that information be kept up-to-date. Vessel's MMSI number was incorrect on the EPIRB registration. //46 CFR 180.64// //47 CFR 80.1061(f)//

All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. Vessel's anchor light was burnt out. //46 CFR 183.420//

The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicable. Proof of logging monthly drills was not on board.

A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any twelve month period since the last examination must undergo a dry dock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. Vessel is past due for dry dock interval and cannot operate with passengers. 46CFR176.600(c)(1)

46CFR180.175(a): Each item of survival craft equipment must be of good quality, and efficient for the purpose it is intended to serve. Life float has several holes/paint damage.

Placard must be posted next to radiotelephone with the emergency instructions. No placard posted. 46 CFR 184.506

Your vessel is limited to 20NM until vessel's safety radiotelephony certificate is updated to include HF Radio. 46 CFR 184.502

Stowage space must be clearly marked. Lifejacket Space not marked with correct numbers. 46 CFR 180.78

Placard containing instructions for donning must be posted visible for crew and passengers. No placard posted. 46 CFR 185.518

Provide on board 2 Red handheld flares. Total 6 red/6 Orange.

Provide on board alcohol test kit.

Repair/replace Life float including Solas retro-reflective tape and re-label.

Engine compartment High water alarm inop. Repair/Replace.

Amidships, Undercabin, bilge pump indicator inop. Repair/Replace.

Replace grab llines on life ring prior to carrying passengers for hire.