SERENITA

The owner or managing operator shall make a vessel available for drydock examinations, internal structural examinations, and underwater surveys (UWILD) required by this section. The SERENITA dry dock due date is January 31, 2025. The vessel is not permitted to conduct commercial passenger operations until a dry dock exam is completed. 46 CFR 176.600

When the cognizant OCMI or the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center determines, in accordance with § 178.210, that a vessel must have stability details indicated on its Certificate of Inspection or a stability letter, the owner or operator must submit the information listed in paragraph (b) of this section to include location, type and amount of fixed ballast. When necessary for safe operation, the cognizant OCMI may place specific stability restrictions in a stability letter or on the Certificate of Inspection of a vessel not more than 65 feet (19.8 meters) in length, which, under § 178.310 of this part, complies with the requirements of § 178.320 of this part. The valid stability letter, issued under a simplified stability test, does not list any ballast onboard and restricts the installation of ballast onboard without notifying the [name withheld] identified several hundred pounds of lead ballast stored in storage bins on the bow. The lead ballast was placed onboard without notifying the OCMI. 46 CFR 178

All vessels shall be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment other than small buoyancy compartments. The starboard hull bilge pump was found leaking at the impeller gland when tested. The bilge pump cannot provide suction from each space. 46 CFR 182.25-1

On a vessel of at least 26 ft in length, visual and audible alarms must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each space identified in 182.530. The audible bilge alarm was not operational when tested. 46 CFR 182.530

Fuses must be of the cartridge type only and be listed by UL. Each circuit breaker must be UL 489. Identified a blade 40 amp fuse on the conductor from the battery under the operating. Blade fuses are not cartridge UL listed fuses. Identified two 50 amp anchor breakers on the fire pump/bilge pump conductors located at the stern. Anchor breakers are not UL 489 listed. The breakers and fuses are considered new T installations as they are not original to the vessel construction. 46 CFR 183.380

Batteries shall be secured against shifting with motion of the boat. The main engine starting batteries are not secured for movement and can be easily moved by hand inside of the storage compartment. 46 CFR 183.05-20

Each life float shall have SOLAS type II retro reflective tape installed. The retro reflective tape on all three life floats was found worn and faded. In some cases it was found peeling off. 46 CFR 160.010

The life float shall be equipped with two paddles. The wood paddles in two life floats were found fractured in not in operational condition. 46 CFR 180.175

Repair inoperable light in passenger cabin.

Install captive chains on starboard aft deck hatch.

Show proper operation of PA system.

Mark starboard fuel tank emergency shut off valve.

Passenger and crew must be protected from contact energized electrical equipment. Properly remove death end wires located aft of main cabin.

Electrical equipment expose to weather must be watertight. Relocate light switch from deck level port entrance to location that is not expose to weather, water wash down.

Install missing fixture light cover in main cabin.

Wiring shall be to satisfaction of [name withheld] was two electrical wires of different sizes in the port side void spaces that were attached using a splice and electrical tape. These wires are to be attached using proper connectors. Wires leading to the batteries were chaffing in spots and chaffing gear should be used to prevent wear.

The life float paddles are required to be lashed to the life float. Lash the paddles to the life floats.

The Life Float painter lines are cracking and falling apart. Replace life float painter lines.

Garbage Management Plan is required for a vessel over 40ft engaged in coastwise service beyond 3 miles. Your vessel is certificated for coastwise trade and is authorized beyond 3 miles. Provide a plan.

EPIRB to be tested monthly. Log EPIRB test.

Master shall ensure that EPIRB is tested monthly as required by 46 CFR 185.25-20. Provide proof of monthly test performed on EPIRB.

Vessel must carry appropriate charts for intended voyage as required by 46 CFR 185.20-35. Provide charts for LCW route.

Life float must have approved water light as required by 46 CFR 180.15-5. Repair inoperable water light on life float.

All vessel shall be provided with a hand operated portable fire pump having capacity of at least 5 gallons per minutes as required by 46 CFR 181.10-5. Provide hand operating fire pump on board.

Vessel shall provide suitable steering apparatus as required by 46 CFR 182.30-1. Repair inoperable steering system to allow system to sync both outboard engine.

All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the CG as required by 46 CFR 183.01-15. Install missing light covers and repair inoperable lights forward of main cabin

Found missing light fixture above port forward entrance. Install missing light fixture as required by 46 CFR 183.410.

Found 8 new life jackets without vessel name marked. all lifejackets must be marked with vessel name as required by 46 CFR 185.604

Submit survival craft replacement proposal to MI for review.

Vessel must carry adequate navigation rules as required by 46 CFR 184.420. No navigation rules on board. Provide Navigation rules book.

Bilge pump must be suitable for dewatering the compartment as required by 46 CFR 176.840. Found STBD bilge pump with water leaking through the shaft seal. Replace damaged shaft seal.

Deck railing must withstand a point load of 200 pounds as required by 46 CFR 177.900. Found loose fasteners on hand railing to control station. Repair loose railing

Hatch exposed to weather deck must be watertight and be attached to captive chains as required by 46 CFR 179.360. Found missing captive chains on the two aft water tight hatches. Install captive chains.

Propulsion machinery must have gauges to indicate engine RPM, temperature and oil pressure as required by 46 CFR 182.410. STBD propulsion engine has inoperable parameter gauges. Repair gauges in accordance with engine manufacture instructions.

VHF must have DSC capability as required by 47 CFR 80.905 and MSIB 15-15. Upgrade vessel VHF .

On passenger decks of vessels engaged in a ferry or excursion type operation, rails shall be at least 42 inches high. The spacing below the rail shall be fitted with bulwarks, chain link fencing, wire mesh, or the equivalent. Properly install in the spacing below the rail; bulwarks, chain link fencing, wire mesh, or any equivalent.

Post life jacket donning instructions.

Repair (03) light fixtures in passengers space.

Provide (02) batteries with full charge. Found (02) on board batteries with low voltages.

Found first aid kits with expired aspirin and missing eye wash solution. Update first aid kits.

Found deteriorated shaft couplings on both port and STBD fire/bilge pumps. Replace shaft couplings.

Replace damaged securing straps on port and STBD fuel tanks.

Provide current CG light list.

Provide a copy of navigation rules on board.

Provide update charts on board.

Provide current coast pilot on board.

Replace damaged paddle for life float.

Provide a proof of services completed on (04) B-II and (01 A-I.

Label valves on both port and STBD bilge manifolds.

Install missing valves handle on STBD bilge manifold.

Replace deteriorated anchor line.

Found major wood decay in a way of STBD hull FWD of collision bulkhead. Submit plan for repair.

Found major wood decay in a way of STBD hull # 2 & 3 transverse frame. Submit plans for repairs.

Found major wood decay in a way of port hull space FWD of collision space. Submit plans for repairs.

Found major wood decay in a way of port hull # 1 transverse frame. Submit plans for repairs.

Found major wood decay in a way of #2 & #8 deck transverse beam. Submit plans for repairs.

Found major wood decay in a way of AFTbulkhead behind bar. Submit plans for repairs.

Prepare sewage tank area for inspection.

Found 6 inches long crack in a way of port transom FWD of port outboard. Ground crack area to good lanimate and repair as original.

Found #4 & #5 deck beams infested with termites. Replace deck beams.

Found hull crack on forward starboard hull inboard bow. Repair cracked hull.

Found cracked window glass forward starboard window. Replace cracked on window glass.

Found hull crack on port transom. Repair hull crack.

Found loose deck railing on forward port Hull. Secure port railing.

Install 30x30 mesh screen on portside fuel vent.

Renew life line on ring buoy.

Renew life line all life floats where deteriorating.

Renew retroreflective tape on all life floats.

Prove proper breaking strength of weak link on life floats. Vessel is restricted to 3nm until corrected.

Prove proper operation or expiry date on EPIRB's auto release mechanism. Vessel is restricted to 3nm until corrected.

Crop and renew an approximate two (2) foot x eight (8) inch delaminating section of fiberglass two (2) feet forward of amidship on outboard side of port hull.

Crop and renew an approximate six (6) inch x six (6) inch cracked section of fiberglass three (3) feet forward of amid ship on the outboard side of the port hull.

Crop and renew an approximate three (3) foot by x ten (10) inch section of fiberglass in starboard hull second bay from bow overhead where delaminating has occurred.

Crop and renew an approximate four (4) foot x ten (10) inch section of outboard side shell fiberglass in starboard hull second bay.

Make permanent repairs to fractured swash bulkhead in port hull third bulkhead from stern.

Crop and renew rotten forward bulkhead starboard side main deck under windows, an approximate six (6) foot x four (4) foot section of plywood and fiberglass.

Add three (3) additional deck stiffeners for top deck.

Replaced cracked waterlight on starboard lifefloat.

Repair or replace waterlight on aft lifefloat that has water in lens.

Replace buoyant line on aft lifebuoy.

Found charts not corrected with local notice to mariners. Prove all charts on board are corrected.

Found vessel missing tidal current tables. Prove tidal current tables or calculation method is on board vessel.

Found vessel missing two red hand flares. Prove all required signaling devices are on board vessel.

Found all lifefloats not attached to the vessel with a weak link. Prove all lifefloats are attached to vessel via weak link.

Found multiple dead end wires in way of pilot station. Remove all dead end wires or end and lable in a junction box.

Found lighting fixtures in storage room and the restroom without safety guards. Prove all lighting fixtures have suitable safety guards.

Found three lighting fixtures on the main deck not properly operating. Prove proper operation of all lighting.

Issued 19 minor hull and ISE repairs to vessel. See Serenita Worklist in activity for specifics.

Found crew was not logging Steering test, emergency drills, monthly fire and man over board drill in bridge log. Logged Steering test, emergency drills, monthly fire and man over board drill in bridge log.

Found vessel missing up to date chart and missing tidal current tables. Prove vessel has up to date charts and tidal current tables.

Found vessel missing required EPIRB. Prove vessel has approved EPIRB prior to operating beyond 3 mile from shore.

Found vessels lifebuoy retro reflective material worn. Repair or replace retro reflective material.

Found lifebuoy self igniting light without proper stenciling. Stencil vessel name to self igniting light.

Found forward light fixtures missing safety guards. Install safety guards on all exposed light bulbs.

Found vessel master unable to see man overboard recovery operations. Prove the vessels master can recover a man overboard.

Buoyant Apparatus - Provide 4 paddles, 1 water light, and repair water light brackets prior to operating 3 miles from shore.

Replace Hydrostatic Release Unit expired 6/2004, prior to operating beyong three miles from shore.

Repair horn prior to operation of vessel.

Place 3 fire buckets min 2 1/2 gallons with lanyard, labelled "Fire Bucket".

Place Emergency Broadcast Placard at VHF radio installation.

Repair Port Mid and Aft Bulge Alarm Visual Alarms

Place two flashlights onboard.

Master without FCC marine operators permit in non-adherence with 47 CFR 80.

Vessel's deckhands unfamiliar with Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) mandated under 46 CFR 16. Company shall provide information to employees regarding the EAP.

Stowage of lifefloats, designed to "float-free" should the vessel sink or capsize, was improper and in non-adherence with 46 CFR 180 in that they were tied to the vessel. The lifefloats shall remain untied at all times.

Monthly test of EPIRB not documented in non-adherence with 46 CFR 185.

Emergency broadcasting placard not posted at the radio in non-adherence with 46 CFR 184.

Chart and navigation publication not corrected to date in non-adherence with 46 CFR 184.

Portable fire extinguishers not annually serviced in non-adherence with 46 CFR 181 and NFPA 10.

Dead-ended wiring in the electrical panel box in non-adherence with 46 CFR 183.

Electrical panel box used to stow materials, e.g. two light bulbs, creating increased risk of shock hazard in non-adherence with 46 CFR 183.

Vessel without extra fuses for VHF radio, creating increased risk of inability to communicate during an emergency situation. Vessel shall maintain at least one extra fuse of appropriate capacity for the VHF radio.

At operating station there are temporary wiring connections in non-adherence with 46 CFR 183. The temporary wiring connections shall be replace with permanent connections.

Crew unable to perform duties required of them in non-adherence with NVIC 1-91.

Port side aft main cabin light fixture w/ safety cover replaced w/one w/o safety cover in non-adherence w/ previous CG approval under 46 CFR 175-176. UL approved fixture or fixture w/other recognized approval shall be installed. Light must have safety cover & have same electrical load as original

Starboard engine bonding wire parted due to corrosion in non-adherence with 46 CFR 183.370 and 183.200. Required to be corrected during current drydocking.

Port hanger beam delaminated in non-adherence with 46 CFR 177.100. Required to be corrected during present drydocking. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hanger Beam

Mid stbd and aft port bilge high level alarm not operable in non-adherence with 46 CFR 182.530. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: High level alarm

Mast light mounting bracket deteriorated. Repair/replacement required prior to completion of drydock. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Mast light mounting bracket

Stern light bracket deteriorated. Repair/replacement required prior to completion of drydock. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Stern light bracket

Deadended wiring located in way of wheel house creating increased potential for electrical shock hazard. Must be removed not later than the completion of the drydock. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Deadended wiring

5th step from bottom on stairway to upper deck deteriorated. Repair/replacement required by completion of drydock. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Stairway to upper deck

Port and stbd aft overhead light covers loose. Repair/replacement required not later than 05 Aug 02. Until satisfactory repairs affected light circuits shall be de-energized and particular care given to the safety of passengers embarking/debarking at night. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Water-tight cover

Port and stbd tank supprt brackets rotted. Repair/replacement required by completion of drydock. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Tank support bracket

Port aft transverse frame fractured. Repair/replacement required prior to completion of drydock. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Transverse Frame

Provide documentation of 60 minute supervisory training for all licensed captains in the company.

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Attach lanyards to the life float oars and affix to each life float.

Provide a portable bilge pump for the vessel.

Affix lanyards to the life float waterlights and attach to each life float.

Install a 30x30 mesh flame screen on the stbd fuel tank vent line.

Install retaining devices on the watertight hatch covers for the port and stbd aft compartments.

Log quarterly man-overboard and firefighting drills.

Install mesh strainer covers on the port and stbd aft compartment bilge suction lines.

Install 30x30 wire mesh flame screen on the sewage tank vent discharge.

Make permanent repairs to the forward most lightening hole(transverse frame) in the stbd aft compartment.

Label all high level bilge alarms.

Make watertight the fwd bulkhead in the stbd aft compartment.

PROVIDE WATERTIGHT CONTAINER WITH PROPER MARKINGS FOR DISTRESS SIGNALS.

PROVIDE AND POST VALID FCC SAFETY CERTIFICATE.

LOG MAN OVERBOARD AND FIREFIGHTING DRILLS.

UPDATE FIRST AID KIT TO INCLUDE ALL ITEMS LISTED IN 121.710/184.710.

PLACE ON BOARD ADEQUATE CHARTS AND PUBLICATIONS AS PER 46 CFR 184.420.

CLEARLY MARK FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE.