ROWES WHARF WATER TAXI

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of machinery, fuel, and piping systems, including the following:(a) Operation of the main propulsion machinery both ahead and astern. Vessel's propulsion engine was inoperable and unable to run.

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector may require that an abandon ship or man overboard drill be held under simulated emergency conditions specified by the inspector. Vessel was unable to get underway to conduct man overboard drill.

The owner or managing operator shall make a vessel available for drydock examinations, internal structural examinations, and underwater surveys (UWILD) required by this section. MI observed several bolts holes used to mount the port rub rail had been wallowed out.

The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility as applicable must conduct the following inspections and tests: The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. If any of the equipment or records have not been properly maintained, a qualified servicing facility must perform the required inspections, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests. A tag issued by a qualified servicing organization, and attached to each extinguisher, may be accepted as evidence that the necessary maintenance procedures have been conducted. Vessel's portable extinguishers do not have the tags, or a service report, showing that the annual servicing has been conducted.

On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces:(1) A space with a through-hull fitting below the deepest load waterline, such as a lazarette. Aft high water alarm was inoperable. Vessel can maintain operations until corrected by inspecting the compartment between runs.

A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.520(a). Aft bilge pump was inoperable.

Unless other means are provided to ensure that a potential waste receptacle fire would be limited to the receptacle, waste receptacles must be constructed of noncombustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. Vessel had plastic waste receptacle on board.

Inspection of all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull. MI observed bolt holes along the bow of the vessel, both sides, where the rub rail had been removed. Require plug welding of bolt holes to ensure watertightness is maintained.

A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power pump. Electric bilge pump in aft bilge space was inoperable.

A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level alarm. The aft space bilge alarm was inoperable.

A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power pump, provided that a positive shutoff valve is installed at the hull penetration. Vessel does not have positive shutoff valve installed on bilge line. O/O will re-address at next hull exam.

The number of stored lifejackets shall be clearly marked. The number of lifejackets actually stored on the vessel is less than the number of lifejackets stored in that location.

Each vessel carrying one ring buoy with a floating waterlight must be attached to the lanyard with a corrosion-resistant clip. Floating light was not attached to ring buoy with a clip.

Bilge alarm for engine compartment inoperable. Make repairs

Missing some fire buckets. Provide 3 fire buckets.

Vsl rep decided to register vsl with the state. Vsl is over 5 net tons and is required to be documented. Issued requirement to maintain COD.

Grabline was wasted.

Vsl name was not clearly marked on the PFDs.

Remove or place in J-box, deadend wires under console.

Vessel certificate of documentation is expired. Provide valid COD.

Provide alcohol test strips.

Install fuel fill bonding wire.

Permanently affix bilge pump and high-water alarm.

Privide Coast Pilot [name withheld], and Tide Tables (46CFR184.420)

Prove non-expired drug testing enrollment. (46CFR16)

Provide emergency broadcast placard. (46 CFR184.506)

Remove 5 PFDs until retro is replaced.

No log of drills exist, provide logs with fire and MOB drills.(46 CFR 185.520 and 524)

THE VESSEL'S OWNER/OPERATOR HAS NOT REQUESTED AN INITIAL OR UPDATED STABILITY LETTER OR HAS NOT CERTIFIED COMPLIANCE WITH THE REVISED STABILITY CRITERIA FOR ASSUMED AVERAGE WEIGHT PER PERSON (AAWPP) OF 185 POUNDS. BASED UPON A WEIGHT RATIO CALCULATION, THE VESSEL'S CAPACITY IS THEREFORE LIMITED TO: 20 PERSONS (PASSENGERS AND CREW)

The aft bilge high level alarm had been disconnected and the visual/audible indicator was missing from the panel at the operating station.

Scuttle gasket missing on aft scuttle. Install new gasket, restore water tight integrity.

Electrical wires not properly supported. Provide metal supports every 24 inches.

Remote fuel shutoff was found inoperable. Repair remote fuel shutoff and demonstrate proper operation to CG Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.

Sea water flex hose connection has a broken flange. Make repairs/replace part to stop water leak and potential for engine compartment flooding if the flange completely breaks off. Make repairs prior to carrying passengers

Bilge system high level alarm is inoperable. Maker repairs/replace and test in the presence of a CG Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers

Provide copy of stability letter.

Provide copy of radio station licence, and radio safety certificate.

Vessel over due for yearly safety inspection.

Grind and reweld fractured weld on trim tab at centerline.

Prove proper operation of bilge system.

Prove proper operation of bilge system alarms. Mount visual indicator.

Provide 1 type 1 adult lifejacket. Vessel is limited to carrying 25 passengers and 26 total persons until additional lifejacket is provided.

Complete annual service on Fire Extinguishers. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Service

Prove proper operation of Engine room bilge pump float switch and Hi level alarm. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Pump

Properly mount float switch in steering space and provide separate switch for Hi level alarm. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bilge Alarm

Provide remote fuel cutoffs for both fuel tank supply valves. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Valve

Update EPIRB registration and mount in a float free position. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: EPIRB

Provide Emergency Broadcast Placard for VHF-FM. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: VHF Radiotelephone

PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF REQUIRED ANNUAL SERVICE FOR PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Service

CLEAN AND SERVICE BUOYANT APPARATUS, REPLACE ALL INSTALLED POLYPROP. LINES.

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REPLACE FLEXIBLE FUEL OIL LINES TO MAIN PROPULSION DIESEL ENGINE. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hose

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REPAIR/REPLACE BILGE SYSTEM AUDIBLE ALARM.

PROVIDE 6 ORANGE HAND HELD FLARES AND 3 RED HAND HELD FLARES. VESSEL LIMITED TO 30 MINUTE RUNS UNTIL PROVIDED.

REPLACE HYDRO RELEASE FOR EPIRB. VESSEL LIMITED TO 3 MILES FROM SHORE UNTILPROVIDED.

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THE MASTER SHALL CONDUCT EMERGENCY DRILLS INCLUDING MAN OVERBOARD, FIRE, FLOODING, LOSS OF PROPULSION AND ABANDON SHIP WITH ALL NORMALLY ASSIGNED VESSEL CREWMEMBERS IN THE PRESENCE OF A COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR.

PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS, THE MASTER SHALL CONDUCT EMERGENCY DRILLS INCLUDING MAN OVERBOARD, FIRE, FLOODING, LOSS OF PROPULSION AND ABANDON SHIP WITH ALL NORMALLY ASSIGNED VESSEL CREWMEMBERS.

INCREASE FREEING PORT AREA AS REQUIRED BY 46 CFR 171.150 PRIOR TO PLACING VESSEL IN SERVICE WITH PASSENGERS.