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A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in such a manner as to afford adequate precaution against hazards that might endanger the vessel and the persons to be transported. The below deficiencies provide objective evidence that the vessel is substandard and not proactively managing technical and operational requirements. Vessel must make correction to the below deficiencies and get underway with marine inspectors to perform satisfactory operational test and drills prior to any movement.

All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. The following non-conformities were identified: - Port engine has a fuel oil leak on injector tubing - Starboard engine has fuel oil leak on the fuel pump - Fuel shut off valve at fuel tank leaking - Port Racor fuel filter leaking fuel - Linear actuator for steering system leaking oil - Belt on starboard propulsion engine loose

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Multipule electrical wires on aft poop deck display mast are burnt through plastic casing exposing interior.

At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection, quarters, toilet and washing spaces, galleys, serving pantries, lockers, and similar spaces may be examined to determine that they are serviceable and in a sanitary condition. There is raw sewage inside of a plastic pipe which is open on both sides of the pipe that is on the top of one of the sewage holding tanks in the sewage holding compartment directly under an accommidation space, making the space not suitable for human occupancy.

The owner, charterer, master or managing operator shall instruct each crew member, upon first being employed and prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular vessel and at least once every three months, as to the duties that the crew member is expected to perform in an emergency including, but not limited to, the emergency instructions listed on the emergency instruction placard. Not all crew members of this vessel are participating in drills.

Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 . Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated member of the crew. Monthly inspection of portable fire extinguisher are not being conducted.

If corrective lenses are required in order to meet the vision standards above, a mariner may not serve under the authority of the endorsement unless corrective lenses are worn and spare lenses are carried onboard a vessel. This operational limitation will be placed on their medical certificate. Captain did not have a spare set of glasses onboard vessel. 46 CFR 10.305(d)

Each individual referred to in paragraph (a) of this section must hold an MMC that serves as identification, with an appropriate endorsement for the position in which the seaman serves, and the MMC, along with a valid medical certificate, must be presented to the master of the vessel at the time of employment or before signing Articles of Agreement. Master of vessel missing Medical Certificate. 46 CFR 14.501(d)

Fill pipes and sounding pipes must run as directly as possible, preferably in a straight line, from the deck connection to the top of the tank. Such pipes must terminate on the weather deck and must be suitably marked for identification. Fuel fill is not labeled "DIESEL".

Each lifejacket must be approved under approval series in subparts 160.002, 160.005, 160.055, 160.115, 160.176, or 160.255 in part 160 of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. 19 life jackets were found to be damaged and no longer servicable.

A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear that is: Of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all service speeds. The port side connection rod between the the rudder shaft and the crossbar is missing the pin to keep the connection rod in place.

The number and identification of the items stowed inside, and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets. The following non-conformities were identified: - Life jacket storage on poop deck is missing labels - Life jacket storage in aft passenger compartment has worn and missing labeling

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. Waste receptacles are constructed of combustible materials.

Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. The remote fuel shutoff station is not labeled.

On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on the upper. decks is limited by stability criteria, as indicated by the vessel's stability letter, the maximin number of passengers allowed on the upper ·decks must be indicated by a durable marking of numbers and letters at least one inch in height at the entranceway to each such deck. The max persons allowed on the aft poop deck is not posted. 46 CFR 185-3 (e)

Mechanically propelled ''S" vessels which are ferry vessels, or which carry more than 49 passengers and mechanically propelled "L” vessels shall comply, with the provisions of' Subchapter F of this chapter. (a) Plastic pipe installations must be in accordance with IMO Resolution A.753(18) and IMO Resolution MSC.313(88) (both incorporated by reference, see § 56.01-2) and the following supplemental requirements. (ii) Where fire endurance is required in Appendix 4 of IMO Resolution A.753(18) the pipe must, at a minimum, be approved as meeting the fire endurance level required in Appendix 4. Ratings of “0” in Appendix 4 indicate that no fire endurance test is required. Ratings of “N/A” or “X” indicate that plastic pipe is not permitted. The bilge suction grates are made of a plastic material in the fuel tank and sewage holding tank compartments. 46 CFR 182.40-5 (b), 46 CFR 56.60-25 (a)(ii)

All passenger accommodations must be arranged and equipped to provide for the safety of the passengers in consideration of the route, modes of operation, and speed of the vessel. The glass windows in the aft concessions area are broken with sharp edges exposed.

Each rescue boat and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. The ring life buoy located near the operating station does not have Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant on it.

Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Many life jackets found with name worn off. CORRECTED ON THE SPOT

Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. The ring life buoy located near the operating station does not have clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name on it.

A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. Vessel's drydock and ISE expired 1/31/2025.

Centerline generator is inop due to crew conducting a full rebuild/overhaul. Conduct a engine test after to ensure is fully operational.

During COI renewal, MIs found excessive corrosion in all compartments. Excessive corrosion was found under port side engine where the corrosion looks wet. Vessel is required to go to drydock as soon as possible.

Clean deck and excess oil from bilge in engine room.

Remark life jacket storage.

Close opening created by piping in watertight bulkhead leading into engine room.

Repair ventilation in engine room.

Repair grating in engine room.

Replace air filter on starboard MDE.

Crop and renew inset and repair damaged brackets, stiffeners on port quarter fwd of collision bulkhead at next drydock (due November 2020) due to allision with other vessel.

A deckhand shall serve as a lookout at all times on the forecastle while underway until an alternative proposal is provided.

PROPULSION MACHINERY SHALL BE SUITABLE IN TYPE AND DESIGN FOR PROPULSION REQUIREMENTS OF THE HULL IN WHICH IT IS INSTALLED AND CAPABLE OF OPERATING AT CONSTANT MARINE LOAD UNDER SUCH REQUIREMENS WITHOUT EXCEEDING IT'S DESIGNED INSTALLATIONS; VESSEL'S STARBOARD ENGINE REPEATEDLY STALLS WHEN MANUEVERING VESSEL. REPAIR ENGINE TO PREVENT STALLING OF ENGINE WHEN MANUEVERING FROM AHEAD TO ASTERN 46 CFR 182.05-1

EACH DISTRIBUTION PANEL OR SWITCHBORD MUST BE TOTALLY ENCLOSED AND OF THE DEAD FRONT TYPE; VESSEL'S SWITCHBOARD IS MISSING A BREAKER, LEAVING AN OPEN SPACE IN THE SWITCHBOARD. REPLACE WITH BREAKER ON SWITCHBOARD TO MAKE TOTALLY ENCLOSED 46 CFR 183.05-15(b)

ALL CABLES AND WIRES MUST: BE INSTALLED WITH METAL SUPPORTERS SPACED NOT MORE THAN 24 INCHES APART AND IN SUCH A MANNER TO AVOID CHAFING ANF OTHER DAMAGE. THE USE OF PLASTIV TIE WRAPS MUST BE LIMITED TO BUNDLING OR RETENTION OF MULTIPLE CABLE INSTALLATIONS AND NOT USED AS MEANS OF SUPPORT; VESSEL HAS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ZIP TIES IN MEANS OF SUPPORT OF CABLES. USE METAL SUPPORTERS IN LIEU OF PLASTIC ZIP TIES FOR MEANS OF SUPPORT. 46 CFR 183.349(b)(4)

REMOTE FUEL SHUTOFF STATIONS MUST BE MARKED IN CLEARLY LEGIBLE LETTERS AT LEAST 1 NCH HIGH INDICATIONG PURPOSE OF THE VALVE AND DIRECTION OF OPERATION. VESSEL IS MISSING MARKINGS TO IDENTIFY FUEL SHUTOFF STATION. MARK FUEL SHUTOFF STATION INDICATING PURPOSE OF THE VALVE AND DIRECTION OF OPERATION 46 CFR 185.30-20

SHUTOFF VALVES, SO AS TO CLOSE AGAINST THE FUEL FLOW, MUST BE FITTED IN THE FUEL SUPPLY LINES, THE SHUT OFF VALVE AT THE TANK MUST BE MANUALLY OPERABLE FROM OUTIDE THE COMPARTMENT IN WHICH THE VALVE IS LOCATED; ENTIRE ROD CONNECTING HANDLE TO THE SHUTOFF VALVE IS DETERIORATED. REPAIR OR REPLACE ROD FOR SHUTOFF VALVE 46 CFR 182.20-40(b)(3)

AN ADULT LIFEJACKT MUST BE PROVIDED FOR EACH PERSON CARRIED ON BOARD VESSEL; VESSEL HAS 3 DETIERIORATED LIFE JACKETS. REPLACE LIFE JACKETS TO RETAIN A TOTAL OF 77 ADULT LIFEJACKETS.

THE NUMBER AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE ITEMS STOWED INSIDE, AND THEIR SIZES, MUST BE MARKED IN CLEARLY LEGIBLE LETTERS AND NUMBERS ON EACH CONTAINER FOR LIFEJACKETS; STOWAGE SPACE FOR LIFE JACKETS AFT ARE MISSING THE NUMBER OF JACKETS STORED. MARK NUMBER AND IDENTIFICATION OF LIFEJACKETS IN AFT STOWAGE SPACE. 46 CFR 180.25-15(b)

VESSELS 3-PRONG RECEPTACLE COVER IS MISSING BELOW BAR AREA. PROVIDE RECEPTACLE COVER UNDERNEATH BAR AREA. 46 CFR 183.05-35(b)

CONNECTIONS IN BOW AREA OF VESSEL ARE EXPOSED CREATING A HAZARD TOWARDS PASSENGERS, CREW AND OTHER PERSONS. ENCLOSE EACH EXPOSED CONNECTION IN A JUNCTION BOX 46 CFR 183.05-50(b)

FUEL STRAINER AND PIPING FORWARD OF STRAINER ARE LEAKING. REPAIR PIPING AND STRAINER TO PREVENT LEAK

HATCH FOR FRESH WATER TANK COMPARTMENT IS NO LONGER WEATHERTIGHT DUE TO DETERIORATION. MAKE COMPARTMENT WEATHERTIGHT. 46 CFR 171.124(a)

HATCH STEERING ROOM IS NO LONGER WEATHERTIGHT DUE TO DETERIORATION. MAKE COMPARTMENT WEATHERTIGHT. 46 CFR 171.124(a)

VESSEL'S CAPTAIN IS MISSING MARINE RADIO OPERATOR'S PERMIT. PROVIDE A MARINE RADIO OPERATOR'S PERMIT 47 CFR 13

BILGE SPACE IN ENGINE ROOM IS COVERED IN OIL. CLEAN BILGE SPACE. 46 CFR 176.25-50(a)

PORT SIDE OPENING OF OLD A/C HOSE (RED HOSE) FROM ENGINE ROOM TO BULKHEAD IS NOT WATERTIGHT. MAKE PENETRATION WATERTIGHT. 46 CFR 171.114(2)

OPENING FROM STEERING GEAR ROOM TO DECK IS NOT WATERTIGHT. REPAIR AND MAKE OPENING WATERTIGHT

Vessel allided with an anchored vessel causing an approximate 4" X 8" hole on the starboard bow just forward of the rub rail. Provide repair proposal for repair to holed plating.

Found 18 lifejackets unservicable, replace as orignal.

Conduct MOB drill, unable to conduct due to adverse weather conditions.

Maintain current log books.

Provide lifejacket placard.

Clean rust and make ready for inspection the section of steel in the rudder compartment beneath the water heater just starboard of amidship.

Clean rust and make ready for inspection the section of steel in teh forward port side shell where the hull meets the deck in the fuel tank compartment.

Replace cutlass bearings on both port and starboard stern tubes.

Repair leaking forward fuel injector on starboard generator.

Replace missing screws that secure buoy light cover.

Crop and renew as original port side wastage on frame causing water intrusion into space.

Provide Stability Letter addendum for increased passenger weight(185 lbs.).

Properly label remote fuel tank shutoff and direction of valve closure. Also lubricate cover.

Repair inoperable port side engine room ventilation cover.

Repair unremovable fire extinguisher from bracket at operating station.

Mark container for hand flares "Distress Signals" IAW 46 CFR 185.614.

Post maximum passenger capacity on upper deck forward.

Conduct drills while underway.

Conduct a self-inspection of vessel IAW checklist provided.

Motor mounts on starboard auxiliary generator are failing and multiple mount bolts are missing. Replace and repair.

Repair loose belt pulley cover on starboard auxiliary generator.

Replace wasted bilge suction strainer in aft compartment.

Properly terminate dead-ended wire on aft mast.

Provide current copy of Coast Piolt and current tables.

Provide updated charts.

Provide log book for training and drills.

Seal cable penetration for aft compartment starboard side forward bulkhead.

Update owner address on Certificate of Documentation.

Replace bilge suction strainer in fuel compartment and aft compartment.

Replace wasted ring bouy on main deck.

Replace ring buoy water light and stencil vessel name on buoy.

Install electrical receptacle covers on main deck fwd bulkhead.

Repair broken window in fwd stbd head.

Crop and renew wasted steel on aft stairwell.

Crop and renew wasted steel for fuel fill containment.

Crop and renew wasted areas as marked in fwd compartment.

Crop and renew wasted fwd compartment bulkhead where marked.

Replace fitting in aft compartment, aft bulkhead, stbd side.

Replace wasted exhaust fitting on stbd generator.

Crop and renew wasted cleats fwd on main deck port and stbd side.

Crop and renew engine room side shell port side as original, and provide repair proposal.

Descale and make available for inspection aft bilge well/bulkhead in sewage compartment.

Make repair to scuttle bracket (latch eye) in sewage compartment.

Replace electrical junction box on aft mast, upperdeck.

Remove or properly terminate dead end cable on aft mast.

Replace stbd side shaft bearing.

Crop and renew two stringers (flat bars) in sewage space, fwd.

Crop and renew wasted under deck beam in sewage space where marked.

Provide Serviceing report for B-1 Portable Fire Extinguisher at operating station.

Provide four Type 1 lifejackets.

Replace expired flairs.

Mount B-1 portable fire extinguisher at operating station.

Prove proper operation of bilge high level alarms in foward and aft compartments.

Replace expired items in first aid kit.

Provide updated Coast Pilot [name withheld] and Tide Tables.

Replace Port / Stbd shaft bearings

C/R bullwark Port / Stbd sides as discussed.

C/R port side window on the bow superstructure.

C/R both windows located stbd side bow superstructure.

Prove proper operation of stbd MDE raw water valve.

C/R 2nd and 3rd step on aft stairway.

C/R area of upper deck near ladder that had been temporarily repaired with fiberglass.

Provide cover for receptacle stbd side fwd main deck.

Provide valid servicing certiifcate for all portable extinguishers.

Replace bilge strainers located in sewage tank space and engine room

C/R SSL #2 stbd side forward in sewage tank space.

Replace gaskets on all deck hatch covers.

De-scale deck hatch covers.

Prove watertight intergrity of all deck hatches to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Remove dead end wires in E/R port side and fwd storage room

Install retaining nut for ball valve handle on stbd gen fuel piping.

Properly repair battery cable on aft P/S MDE battery.

Properly secure piping on stbd MDE transmission.

Properly secure battery for port gen.

Properly secure light cover located over port gen.

Repair gasket on door to engine room.

C/R hole in deck located on fwd bow.

Repair railing on aft upper deck port side fwd.

Provide cover for outlet in bar area aft bulkhead

C/R 3 windows frames port side and 3 window frames stbd side located in the main deck aft salon.

C/R 4 windows on aft upper deck under centerline bench.

Grind back portion of hull on stbd side fwd of midship as marked to good metal for Coast Guard inspection.

Provide info for new dripless system on shaft packing.

Crop and renew all areas of the hull wrapped in fiberglass and covered in bondo. Repairs shall be as original to vessel hull. All repairs shall be under the supervision of the attending marine inspector. Repairs shall be completed to receive credit hull.

Provide hand fire pump capable of at least 5 GPM or 3-2 1/2 gallon buckets with attached lanyard.

Repair and prove proper operation of main generator. Until generator is repaired and approved by USCG vessel passenger count reduced to not more than 49 passengers.

Provide authorized technicians report for repairs and wire installation on ships main generator to USCG prior to being allowed to operate with more than 49 passengers.

Provide portable manual bilge pump (10 gallons )

Prove proper operation of starboard genset.

Prove proper operation of ALL engines.

Remove oily water from Engine room bilge. Test Bilge alarms and de-watering pumps.

Provide serviceable B-1 fire extinguisher at the operating station.

Worklist Provide gauging results on areas identified on hull.

Crop and renew plating on starboard hull and NDT.

Crop and renew wasted window frames. 5 total.

Renew starboard shaft cutlass bearing.

Remove paint and present for inspection weld along the starboard quarter.

Remove all oil and water from engine room bilge and present for inspection.

Gouge out and renew wasted welds as identified.

Crop and renew wasted ladder to upper aft deck.

Gauge wasted areas of the main and upper decks.

Repair/replace and prove proper operation of aft bilge alarm light.

Provide bilge strainers at sewage room and fuel room.

Properly label and replace grab lines for ring buoy located at operating station.

Repair and prove the fuel system is fully operational in all modes and in all speeds.

Provide a diver's report on the condition of the hull, the rudders and propellers.

Repair and prove proper operation of the anchor winch.

Provide written company policy on maintaining an accurate passenger count (all adults and children) both ashore and onboard the vessel.

Repair and prove tight, the oil leak at the generator.

Present the vessel for a full inspection of all required equipment and provide a competent crew to demonstrate emergency drills.

Properly mount masthead light..

Replace or properly service portable fire ext. (B-1) at operating station.

Properly clean all bilges.

Provide proof of CPR card for Captain.

Provide updated chart and coast pilot (excerpts are acceptable).

Remark PFD stowage ares.

Properly repair 110 volt freezer electrical cable.

Address sanitary conditions in bar are met. Remove all debris and insects near food/drink service area.

Remove rope tie on port/starboard main engine local throttle.

Obtain a marine radio operators permit.

Renew red hand flares no later than November 2005.

Provide documentation of training (new hires) and repeat every 3 months for all crew.

Provide documentation of drills. Show date, type of drill and who was present.

Provide a means to hold down battery at forward engine room bulkhead.

Make proper wire connections at generator (no wire nuts).

Remove dead ended cable in engine room.

Provide covers on fluorescent lights in engine room.

Replace wire in overhead of engine room above genset ( chafed through).

Provide metal supports for electrical wires in forecastle storeroom.

Prior to carrying passengers, prove proper operation of high water alarms.

Perform drills in presence of Marine Inspector.

Drainpipe from forepeak compartment to sewage compartment must be fitted with positive closing valve. Make permanent and proper repair to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector, prior to carriage of passengers.

Sewage system not properly installed or wired. (Do not use wire nuts) Make permanent and proper repair to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector, prior to carriage of passengers.

Replace gasket material on scuttle to the sewage compartment and ensure proper seal. Make permanent and proper repair to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector, prior to carriage of passengers

A/C suction pipe and through hull fitting must be fitted with positive closing valve and properly piped. Make permanent and proper repair to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector, prior to carriage of passengers

Prove proper operation of the bilge system repair to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector, prior to carriage of passengers

Aft steering compartment not ready or available for inspection. Make space ready for inspection and schedule time with is office

Provide proper bridge log and training log to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector no later than (NLT) 01SEP04.

Provide proper separation for adult and children's life jackets. Label all life jacket lockers with size and number of jackets. To the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector NLT 01SEP04

Provide valid FCC Station license for installed radios. To the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector NLT 01SEP04

Prove proper operation of the bilge system of the fuel compartment. To the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector prior to operating with passengers.

Improper wiring (Dead end wires) to fan in male head. Make permanent and proper repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. NLT 01SEP04

Provide proper marine bracket for the fire extinguisher in the engine room. To the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector NLT 01SEP04

Provide proper gaskets on manhole to the fuel compartment. To the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector NLT 01SEP04

Excessive stowage in steering gear compartment. Properly stow all stores so as not to interfere with steering gear. Stowage is limited to shelving on forward bulkhead. To the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector NLT 01SEP04

Hazardous short in battery charger in main engine room, Make permanent and proper repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector prior to operating with passengers.

Dead end wires in overhead console at the operating station, remove wires or properly terminate in an electrical box all dead end wires. Make permanent and proper repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. NLT 01SEP04

Replace fuels hose through engine room in accordance 46CFR182.720.

Mark lifejacket lockers IWO bridge deck for childrens lifejackets. (No current indication of childrens lifejacket in that locker) LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Storage

Maintain log entries for crew training and emergency drills. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Logbook/Record (unofficial)

Remove items stored adjacent to the steering gear mechanism. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Paints/Varnishes/Other Finishes

Remove or properly terminate the dead-end wire IWO the male head. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Cable

Install retention lanyards for all hatches. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Manhole

Install additional hose clamps (double) IWO the MDE raw water hoses. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping

Provide a complete first aid kit. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Medicine Chest

PROVIDE RIGID/METALLIC BILGE PIPING IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 182.40-5 AND 46 CFR 56.60-25, OR DEMONSTRATE THAT PRESENT PIPING MEETS REGULATIONS.