GULF CHALLENGER

A mechanical, manually operated device to assist in launching a survival craft must be provided if: (1) The survival craft weights more than 90.7 kilograms (200 pounds); and (2) The survival craft requires lifting more than 300 vertical millimeters (one vertical foot) to be launched. IBA on vessel is greater than 200 pounds and requires more than 1 foot vertical lift to launch.

In general the electrical source located within the vessel and distribution system shall not be grounded. On GULF CHALLENGER, the main switchboard ground detection system indicated current on the hull in excess of 6 amps. Correct NLT 27JUL21. 46 CFR 183.10-30(a)

All controls and valves for the operation of the [fixed fire extinguishing]system shall be outside the spaces protected. On GULF CHALLENGER, the gas actuated pressure switch used to secure the power ventilation to the engine room is located inside the protected space. Operator has stated that vessel can be safely and routinely operated without the use of the power ventilation fans. Must move pressure switch to a location outside the protected space and not be located in such space as might be cut off or made inaccessible in the event of fire in the space protected. This deficiency to be corrected during next drydock, but no later than 01DEC21. OPERATIONAL RESTRICTION: Engine room power ventilation must be secured at all times when vessel is operating until this deficiency is corrected. 46 CFR 181.20-15(a)

Adequate emergency lighting automatically actuated upon failure of the main lighting system shall be shall be fitted along the line of escape in vessels having lounge areas below the main deck as per 177.30-7 of this subchapter. On GULF CHALLENGER, the lighting in lounge areas below the main deck does not automatically actuate upon failure of the main lighting system. Make modifications to lighting system as necessary to ensure that it meets the entirety of this part; to be corrected during next drydock, but no later than 01DEC21. 46 CFR 184.30-5

The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service in which they are to be employed. GULF CHALLENGER COI currently prohibits carriage of passengers on overnight voyages. Operator requested to receive authorization to carry passengers on overnight voyages. Operator must: 1. Submit request to OCMI requesting authorization for overnight accommodations clause on COI, 2. Provide/implement all necessary additional required equipment and procedures IAW regulations, and 3. Make available for inspection to [name withheld] these requirements are met, vessel remains prohibited from and shall not carry passengers on overnight voyages.

Provide proper labeling for protected and storage spaces

Provide new float light battery.

Provide emergency exit keep clear sign for escape forward hatch.

Provide servicing report attesting vessel’s fixed CO2 system has been replenished, and is fully operational.

Provide technicians report attesting both MDE’s have been inspected for damage resulting from recent fire, necessary repairs have been performed and the engines have been satisfactorily tested.

Thoroughly clean & degrease engine room of spilled hydraulic oil to the satisfaction of the attending CG Inspector.

Provide technicians report attesting vessel’s hydraulic system has been inspected for damage resulting from recent fire, cause of the hydraulic failure identified & necessary repairs performed and the system has been satisfactorily tested.

Conduct underway operational test to the satisfaction of attending CG Inspector

Provide one A-II portable fire ext in galley.

Renew 60' line.

RENEW CHAFFED GENERATOR FUEL HOSE

RENEW CHAFFED MAIN ENGINE FUEL HOSE

RENEW RING BOUY FLOAT LIGHT._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ VESSEL RESTRICTED TO DAYTIME OPERATIONS UNTIL CORRECTED.

SERVICE FIXED CO2 EXTINGUISHER._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ TO BE CORRECTED PRIOR TO THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS.

PROVIDE PERSONNEL GUARD FOR WINCH, DESIGN APPROVAL BY [name withheld], ME.

SUBMIT PROPOSAL TO INSTALL SAFETY RAIL/LINE ON BOW, PASSENGERS EXCLUDED FROM BOW UNTIL CORRECTED.

CORRECT OBSTRUCTION PROBLEMS WITH PORT & STBD RUNNING LIGHTS, RESTRICTED TODAY OPERATIONS UNTIL CORRECTED.

PROVIDE SEA RAILS ON GALLEY STOVE.

PROVIDE TWO(02) ADDITIONAL ADULT LIFEJACKETS WITH LIGHTS, PASSENGERS RESTRICTED TO FORTY-ONE(41) UNTIL CORRECTED.

PROVIDE IMMEDIATELY ACCESSIBLE STOWAGE FOR FIVE(05) CHILD PFD'S.

PLUG PETCOCK DRAIN ON FUEL FILTER (2) ON BOTH MDE.

PROVIDE ONE ADDITIONAL B-II PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOR THE CREW ACCOMODATION AND GALLEY AREA.

PROVIDE 25 ADDITIONAL ADULT TYPE I PFDS.

PROVIDE THREE ADDITIONAL CHILD SIZE TYPE I PFDS.

CONDUCT FIRE AND MAN OVER BOARD DRILLS IN PRESENCE OF USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.