CBC 328

Machinery driving 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 pumps may be stopped in case of fire. Vessel failed to demonstrate proper activation of the emergency stop for the generator serving the Thermal Fluid Heater. Vessel shall rectify prior to conducting cargo operations. 46 CFR 58.01-25

Electric installations on vessels must ensure: Protection of passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Electrical panel for generator serving the Thermal Fluid Heater was observed to have an active grounded condition on the A phase. Vessel shall rectify prior to conducting cargo operations. 46 CFR 111.01-1(a) (2)

Scantlings , material, and workmanship, subdivision of cargo spaces, fitting of cofferdams, and testing of tanks shall be at least equivalent to the requirements of the American Bureau of Shipping or other recognized classification society. The ladders in the #3,4,& 5 wing voids were fitted with heavily corroded/structurally compromised top rungs preventing safe access to voids. Vessel shall rectify prior to conducting cargo operations. 46 CFR 32.60-1

Manufacturers of pressure vessels and other components, which require specific fabrication inspection in accordance with the requirements of this sub-chapter, shall submit and obtain approval of the applicable construction plans prior to the commencement of such fabrication. During COI inspection , marine inspector found a lengthy (over 30 feet) flexible metallic hosing coiled around welded pipe with multiple threaded fitting connections. Vessel's representative stated such hose installation was installed for heat tracing purposes. Vessel's drawing attached to mid-body gauging report or piping diagram does not provide evidence that such installation was previously approved by the Coast Guard. Vessel shall submit plans to the Marine Safety Center for approval prior to the carriage on any elevated temperature cargoes. 46 CFR 50.20-1(b)

Electrical installations on vessels must ensure protection of passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Vessel's cargo tranfer procedures and/or signs on board the vessel do not address the proper operational requirement for energizing or hooking up the shore tie cable to be completely de-energized (live) before connecting or disconnecting the shore tie from the receptacle as well as the operational procedure for barge to barge power transfer operation. Vessel shall have an adequate system in place, whether mechanical or procedural, to prevent possible electrical shock hazard when handling the shore tie plug on board. This shall be completed to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 111.01-1(a)(2)

The CBC 328 barge was in tow headed from Pascagoula, MS to New Orleans, LA when the forward timberhead bitt sheared off the deck. Upon re-arrival back to Pascagoula, a damage survey was intended to be done. However, T/V [name withheld] and tow of two barges including the CBC 328 proceeded underway for Port Arthur, TX, Upon arrival to next port for discharge, the CBC 328 shall schedule a damage survey with the cognizant OCMI.

Barge hull sustained a 8' x 3' moderate 0" x 8" inset IWO the #3 stbd wing void tank adjacent the deck gunwale; additionally, the top longitudinal rail parted parted at the weld to the adjoining vertical chord of the "H" frame. Barge authorized to conduct cargo offload then lay to TT-237 for permanent repair.

Tankerman found product overflowing from Starboard Drip Pan of Main Header, which spilled into containment area. Root cause of overflow is failure of a check valve and gate valve in-between cargo tank and drip pan drain. Gate valve is unable to be closed. Affect permanent repairs to check valve and gate valve. Permanent repairs are to witnessed to the satisfaction of resident Coast Guard.

Emergency light not working for thermal fluid heaters.

All rising stems were broken.

Barge has multiple weld pin holes located on numerous areas on all cargo tank tops (No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3). Pin holes are indicated by red spray paint.

Gauge No. 2 cargo tank top indicated by red spray paint. Make permanent repair(s) if necessary. Perform gauging while in drydock for weld pin hole repair.

Make permanent repairs to 8" vertical fracture at forward starboard corner sheerstrake in way of timberhead.

Make permanent repairs to fractured weld where raised trunk meets deck starboard side forward.

Update annual loadline certificate or next time vessel is gas free, grind off load line. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Coastwise Load Line Certificate

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF VALVE CLOSURE INDICATORS ON #1P AND #3 CARGO TANKS.

PERFORM ANNUAL PRESSURE TESTING OF CARGO HOSE.

RENEW HOLED FLAME SCREENS ON #1P, 2P PV VALVES AND #1S, 3 ULLAGE OPENINGS.

REPLACE MISSING REFRACTORY AND SHEET METAL AROUND THERMAL FLUID HEATER STACK.

IDENTIFY AND MARK EACH REMOTE SHUTDOWN.

MAKE THERMAL FLUID HEATER AVAILABLE FOR TESTING OF ALL ALARMS/SHUTDOWNS IN THE PRESENCE OF A USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.