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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. Vessel reported lose of steering due to ruptured hydraulic steering hose. Vessel is restricted from movement until appropriate repairs are carried out on steering system and proper operation is witnessed by an attending marine inspector.

Provisions shall be made by means of plugs, covers, etc., to prevent the admission of air into the space protected. Vessel is an existing vessel with a hull, or a machinery space boundary bulkhead or deck, composed of wood and must be equipped with a fixed gas fire extinguishing system, on or before March 11, 1999. Vessel has numerous ventilation openings (08) on the exterior hull just below the weather deck, openings connect to side tunnels and tunnels connect to engine room space. There are no means to secure ventilation openings in the hull that connect directly to a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. Submit plans to modify vessel to comply with all provisions required for a space with a fixed gas extinguishing system, plans must be approved by local OCMI prior to any modifications or alterations to vessel. 46 CFR 181.20-35(a) OLD T Regulations

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. Vessel reported a loss of steering due to a ruptured hydraulic steering hose. Prior to movement, repair hydraulic hose and provide technician's report stating the steering system is in good working order and demonstrate proper operation to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.610, 60c.

Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements not covered by the standards in this subchapter may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. The main engine suffered a oil leak from a ruptured hose due to chafing on the battery box. Replace ruptured hose to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector prior to the carriage of passengers.

Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that effect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the [name withheld] is not authorized to carry passengers/cargo until proper hull repairs have been made to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear that is: (1) of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all service speeds. Vessel reported loosing steering while underway with a passenger due to a loose set screw that secures sprocket to control shaft.

All vessels shall be provided with suitable steering apparatus; steering shall be of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all service speeds. Vessel reported loss of steering while appraoching pier for mooring and was unable to maneuver without assistance from another vessel. Vessel is required to prove proper operation of the steering system to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.