FISHERMAN III

The master shall conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies. Vessel has new crew that have not conducted drills.46 CFR 185.52

The master shall conduct sufficient fire drills to make sure that each crew member is familiar with his or her duties in case of a fire. Vessel has new crew that have not conducted drills. 46 CFR 185.52

Each survival craft must be: (1) Secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link permanently attached to the vessel. Painter weak link has no service or documentation attesting to breaking strength.46 CFR 180.130

Each survival craft required on a vessel by this part must meet one of the following: (2) For a life float—Approved under approval series 160.027 or other standard specified by the Commandant. -01 Life float doesn’t meet 160.027 with punctures in exterior. -Additionally, other life floats required to be cleaned to facilitate further inspection. -Hi Visibility tape is required for all life float

No marine employer may engage or employ any individual to serve as a crewmember unless the individual passes a chemical test for dangerous drugs for that employer. Vessel rep stated they had two new hires but could not provide documents attesting to drug test or randomized drug testing program. Vessel has adequate crew without two new members. Must provide documentation prior to them working aboard vessel in a commercial setting.46 CFR 16.201

A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps. Not more than 49 passengers, not more than 65 ft bilge pumps required 1 fixed power pump (10 GPM) and 1 portable hand pump (10 GPM). Fixed bilge pump did not remove water from bilge at a rate of 10 GPM.

A suitable metal marine type strainer meeting the requirements of the engine manufacturer must be fitted in the fuel supply line in the engine compartment. Excessive buildup of residue on racor fuel filters

At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris or other matter that might create a fire hazard, clog bilge pumping systems, or block emergency escapes. Engine room bilges held excessive oil and debris.

Bilge high level alarms. On a vessel of at least 26 feet in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each normally unmanned space. One of the six visual bilge alarms at the operating station was not operating.

- Remove all dead end wires in wheelhouse, engine room and forepeak. - Fuse panel in wheelhouse was found with multiple areas of corrosion creating an electrical hazard. Remove corrosion. - Fuse was missing from cable to bus bar creating an electrical hazard. Remove cable if not in use. - Marine grade wires must be used in electrical installations. Non marine grade wiring was found in wheelhouse installations. - Battery in wheelhouse was found with a build up of corrosion. Clean battery. -Amazon power strip was found powering two Inverters to the radio installations. Hard wire in inverters if approved in electrical plan. Remove power strip. - Breaker panels were mostly found with illegible labels if any were present. Label all breaker panels. 2 breakers were found missing in the forward lounge. Either replace or put blanks in as approved in electrical plans that will be submitted. - Receptacle was found broken in wheelhouse. Replace receptacle labeled "side". - Wiring was found hanging from the deck into the bilges with broken. Reattach above the bilges. - Generator control box was found open with wiring exposed. Remove zip tie and demonstrate proper functionality

Electrical Installation does not appear to have been reviewed or approved by the cognizant OCMI as required. Submit electrical plans in accordance with PEG E2-23 to the cognizant OCMI for review and approval. Temporary repair of foam was found where the deck meets the stem. Submit repair proposal.

Each EPIRB, other than an EPIRB in an inflatable liferaft, must be tested monthly. EPIRB requires monthly tests and to be logged

Each floating water light installed after March 11, 1997, on a vessel carrying only one ring buoy, must be attached to the lanyard with a corrosion[1]resistant clip.The clip must have a strength of at least 22.7 kilograms (50 pounds), and allow the water light to be quickly disconnected from the ring life buoy. Life ring buoy 3ft waterlight line requires replace along with a installation of a corrosion resistant clip.

Temporary repair of foam was found where the deck meets the stem. Submit repair proposal.

Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places. Lifejacket placard covered with television. Also need a secondary placard for donning instructions for second type of lifejacket.

Any vessel of at least five net tons which engages in the fisheries on the navigable waters of the United States or in the Exclusive Economic Zone, or coastwise trade, unless exempt under § 67.9(c), must have a Certificate of Documentation. Provide copy of Certificate of documentation.

Electrical equipment exposed to the weather must be watertight. PA system on cabin overhead has wiring spliced together with electrical tape. Connection needs to occur in an enclosure.

Permission for repairs and alterations. Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI, except during an emergency. The owner or managing operator shall submit drawings, sketches, or written specifications describing the details of any proposed alterations to cognizant [name withheld] alterations must be approved by the OCMI before work is started. Hydraulic lines to mechanical anchor windlass were replaced without notification to OCMI.

Guards for exposed hazards. An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail. Guard on port main diesel engine incorrectly installed leaving rotating machinery exposed.

Watertight integrity. A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight, except that the following hatches may be weathertight: (1) A hatch on a watertight trunk that extends at least 12 inches above the weather deck. Hatch used to connect shore power cable to vessel shore power junction box located in engine room is not weathertight.

Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads in a vessel less than a 100 gross tons. Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads must – (2) Have means to make them watertight. Several through hull fittings in watertight bulkheads located in lounge and forward peak were not properly sealed failing to make them watertight.

FCC Safety radiotelephony was expired, FCC station authorization was not on board, and operator did not have a valid Marine Radio Operator Permit. Vessel did not have light list or tight tables available.

Vessel did not have light list or tight tables available.

Employer should provide EAP to all crew members and have an information display. Vessel did not have an EAP display on board nor did they provide documents attesting to training.

Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel has not completed the annual exam in specified time period.

Aft engine room STBD side top corner frame had rotted from deck clamp down 8 in. deck is soft in this area. Material will need to be removed for further inspection.

Discovered wasted butt block port side behind fuel tank. Approved temp repair. Pull and examine fasteners in area and replace butt block next dry dock. Next drydock is dated 31Jan2026.

Discovered worm damage in fuel tank compartment, second frame from forward bulkhead STBD side near keel. Approved temp repair. Pull and examine fasteners in area. Replace frame next drydock dated 31Jan26.

Discovered 1/2 deep hole/bore in floor plank in tank compartment. Between 4th and 5th frame from forward bulkhead STBD side near keel. Approved temp repair. Pull and examine fasteners in area. Replace Plank next drydock dated 31Jan26.

Noted in a 24 hour period while sitting at the dock, water level in tank compartment raised from .25" to almost 4". locate water ingress and repair.

It was discovered bulkhead between Tank Compartment and Lazarette was not water tight. After reviewing subdivision calculations bulk head is required to be water tight. Make bulkhead water tight.

While underway discovered vessel making water in the aft STBD corner of lazarette. Water ingress was noted from chine up to 7th-8th plank. Pull and Examine fasteners in area. make repairs to make watertight.

Vessel must schedule in-the-water internal structural exam with Sector San Diego as part of concentrated wooden vessel inspection campaign to verify condition of vessel's hull. email [email withheld] to schedule. Must be completed prior to carriage of passengers.

Pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing systems must automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space. Upon testing, port main engine was not automatically shut down by the system.

All machinery must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from personnel injury. Belt guard was exposed on port main engine and must have suitable cover.

The materials used and the minimum thickness allowed in the construction of independent fuel tanks shall be as indicated in Table 182.20-25(a)(1); fuel tanks constructed of steel with a capacity over 150 gallons shall have a minimum thickness of 0.1793 inches (MSG7). Heavy scaling rust on both port and STBD steel fuel tanks was observed on all accessible sides of the tanks, remaining steel material is unknown without further testing/inspection. Provide plan to local OCMI with one of the following options: NDT/gauge thickness of tanks, remove tanks for further inspection and hydrostatic testing, or replace tanks. Replacement of tanks require USCG construction oversight to include plan approval. Must be addressed prior to carriage of passengers.

The materials used and the minimum thickness allowed in the construction of independent fuel tanks shall be as indicated in Table 182.20-25(a)(1); fuel tanks constructed of steel with a capacity over 150 gallons shall have a minimum thickness of 0.1793 inches (MSG7). Heavy scaling rust on both port and STBD steel fuel tanks was observed on all accessible sides of the tanks, remaining steel material is unknown without further testing/inspection. Provide plan to local OCMI with one of the following options: NDT/gauge thickness of tanks, remove tanks for further inspection and hydrostatic testing, or replace tanks. Replacement of tanks require USCG construction oversight to include plan approval.

On 27SEP2023 Vessel reported the fuel line rupturing on the generator resulting in the generator failing on 24SEP2023. Vessel made repairs to the generator but the repairs must be verified by a marine inspector prior to the vessel carrying passengers.

Each vessel that operates on the high seas must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. There was no hydrostatic release to EPIRB mount at the time of the inspection. Must install prior to sailing beyond high seas marker.

Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired/replaced. Top life float in fwd stack is no longer in serviceable condition. Life float must be removed and destroyed.

All non metallic material in vital piping systems shall possess characteristics adequate for its intended service and environment. Two (02) sections of the overboard discharge non metallic piping for bilge system is questionable in material. Must show to the CG Marine Inspector that material is adequate in approved specifications or replace material with approved non metallic sections.

Exhaust piping on both main engines must be suitably insulated to prevent injuries. Need to install outer cover to insulation of exhaust piping to both main engines to the satisfaction of the USCG Marine Inspector.

On a vessel of at least 26 feet in length, visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. 04 of 06 bilge alarms were found inoperable, the 02 that were found operational did not have an acceptable volume of an audible alarm. Water ingress observed in lazarette. Vessel operator must make necessary repairs to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard prior to operating.

Fire detection and extinguishing systems. Fire detection and extinguishing systems must be installed in compliance with 181.400 through 181.420 of this chapter. 02 of 02 independent modular smoke detectors were found inoperable with the batteries removed. Owner to replace batteries and test smoke detectors to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard prior to operating.

At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected. Marine Inspector identified water ingress through STBD rudder packing, Repair to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard prior to operating.

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. Upon arrival for Annual Inspection, Owner /Operator informed Marine Inspector that STBD gear box was unable to engage the STBD Maine Diesel Engine in ahead or astern. Owner/Operator stated this casualty occurred on 14OCT2022, however, it was never reported to the Coast Guard. Make proper repairs to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard prior to operating.

An internal structural examination conducted in compliance with § 176.600 may be conducted while the vessel is afloat or out of the water and consists of a complete examination of the vessel's main strength members. Vessel upon entering the water from Dry Docking, experienced water ingress from the STBD aft engine room bilge from a seam, and STBD between frames three and four six feet outboard of keel.

An internal structural examination conducted in compliance with § 176.600 may be conducted while the vessel is afloat or out of the water and consists of a complete examination of the vessel's main strength members. Vessel upon entering the water from Dry Docking, experienced water ingress from the STBD aft engine room bilge from a seam, and STBD between frames three and four six feet outboard of keel.

The bilge alarms for the forepeak and tank space are inopperable. Repair/replace the identified bilge alarms so that they produce an audible and visual alarm at the operating station. Rounds of these spaces must be conducted at least once every hour while the vessel is underway or at anchor until this deficiency is rectified.

Repair all patches on bilge piping.

Provide a valid FCC Radio Safety Telephony Certificate. Complete within ninety (90) days.

Replace all expired items within the first aid kit.

Renew both port and starboard side nav lights.

Renew failed valve in bilge manifold system

Renew flexible hose bilge overboard piping.

Provide up-to-date FCC Station License.

Conduct acceptable safety drills in pressence of CG MI.

Provide 03 adult PFDs. Passenger count reduced to 49 until corrected.

Provide 3 adult lifejackets.

Provide new battery for floating waterlight

Provide new lifering line

Provide float free arrangement for EPIRB. Restricted to no more than 3nm.

Replace STBD starter cable as original that had chaffed through the insulation which intern shorted the starter selynoid.

Provide consortium proof of DAPI enrollment for 2012 and list of crew members enrolled for 2012.

Prove proper operation of fireboy shutdown for generator.

Vsl is restricted from carrying passengers due to shut down for the generator

Pull two fwd valves for inspection (sewage, gray water)

Repair port fuel shut off valve.

Repair emergency lighting.

Repair ship horn.

Repair compass light.

Provide eyewash solution.

Prorvide a valve for bilge discharge at teh hull.

Install a mechanical ventilation closure for the air intake duct so that it will be a means to secure the air intake duct during the fire so that CO2 will not escape when deploy ( as opposed to the traditional meethod of stuffing fish bags into the ventilation).

provide proof of pre- enrollment

Replace EPIRB battery.

Repair broken frame for one lifefloat.

Repair holes for one lifefloat.

Provide a sturdy ladder

Caulk port and starboard side, exposed areas

Treat angel hair on port and starboard side of the engine room shelf areas

Dye test the starboard shaft.

Vsl needs to comply with CID policy letter # 20, vsl has 3 months to comply.

Replace twelve (12) rejected adult lifejackets.

Provide proof that the 406MHz EPIRB is registered with NOAA. Vessel restricted to voyages less than 3 miles from shore until corrected.

Test and log EPIRB testing monthly.

Clean galley grease trap/hood and ducting.

Repair electrical outlet in lower stores (install cover).

Provide globe for light in lower stores, and ensure properly mounted.

Provide nozzle for fire hose.

Remove dead-end wire in E/R bulkhead and seal penetration.

Remove excess oil in bilge in engine room IAW 46CFR176.830(b)

Tighten and PMS all mounting bolts at the base of steering gear system IAW 46CFR176.800 LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bracket/Clamp

Provide proof of NOAA registration for EPIRB IAW 47CFR80.106(e)(f). Deficiency restricts vessel to lakes, bays and sounds route.

Enclose breaker panel with dead front type IAW 46 CFR 183.330(b). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Panelboard

Replace corss over fuel pipe IAW 46 CFR 182.455(a). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping

Renew retro tape on (1) identified adult PFD IAW 46 CFR 185.604(h). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Retroreflective Material

Destroy and replace (2) identified adult PFDs IAW 46 CFR 180.71(a). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Condition

Provide service report for fire extinguishers and fixed fire fighting system IAW 46 CFR 176.810(b).

Provide metallic clamps every 24 inches in engineroom for overhead cables IAW 46 CFR 183. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Cable

Couble clamp salt water suction hose for bait pump IAW 176.800(a).

Restencile lifejacket storage areas IAW 46 CFR 185.604(f). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Storage

Clean engine room bilge (remove excess oil) and provide receipt for disposal.

Provide starboard engine oil vent cap.

Remove all excess oily rags/wipes from engine room.

Properly mark fuel cutoffs IAW46CFR185.608 LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Valve, Control

Replace bridge window LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Navigation Underway, General

perform satisfactory man overboard drill. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Man Overboard Recovery

Route/repair lifefloat extraction line.

Install proper vent screens on fuel tanks. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Vent Pipe

Install skin valves on forepeak hull penetrations IAW 46CFR 177.350

Double hose clamp fuel fill hoses.

Renew hydraulic pump hose FWD port of ER.

Repair bilge alarm lights to work in conjunction with the proper compartment.

Provide remote fuel shutoffs.

Make bulkhead penetrations watertight.

Replace stbd main diesel engine raw water cooling hose.

Provide proper remote fuel shutoffs.

Properly replace captive chains to hatches for forepeak and lazarette.

Make bulkhead penetrations watertight.

Replace PVC bilge suction line for FWD accomodation space with metal line.

Properly stencil number and type of life jackets on stowage bins and separate child from adult lifejackets.

Repair all bilge flooding alarms on vessel prior to operating with passengers.

Make repairs to port forward rail prior to operating with passengers. (submit pictures; Before and after)

Submit repair proposal to [name withheld], CA prior to operating with passengers.

Replace unreadable emergency broadcast placard.

Repair and demonstrate inoperative bilge high level alarms at accommodations, engine room and tank void spaces.

Refasten ladder top at fwd void.

Provide on board copy of drug testing records and crew list; also copy of stability letter.

Repair and prove proper operation of FWD void bilge alarm.

Properly service fire extinguishers and provide record of completion to USCG prior to embarking passengers.

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PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF WATERLIGHT ATTACHED TO BA. VESSEL LIMITED TO 45 PASSENGERS UNTIL REQUIREMENT CLEARED.

RENEW EXPIRED RED DISTRESS FLARES.

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF STBD NAVIGATIONAL LIGHT, PRIOR TO NIGHT TIME OPERATIONS.

Prove proper operation of emergency lighting.

Renew wasted weaklink attached to the lifefloat seapainter.

Provide and post emergency procedures.

Provide grounding strap between fuel fill pipe and tank.

Provide proof of random drug testing program.

Mark emergency fuel shut off valves.

Provide lables for lifejacket storage containers.

Provide and post vessel's stability letter.

Provide valid FCC Compliance certificate.

Provide flame screen on fuel tank vents.

Provide lightbulbs and covers for below deck light fixtures.

RENEW AS ORIGINAL, AREA ON FOWARD BULKHEAD, PORTSIDE OF F/O TANK COMPARTMENT AND ADJACENT SUPPORT FOR F/O TANK.

RENEW WITH PROPER MATERIAL, PORT AND STBD F/O TANK VENT, FLAME SCREENS.

INSTALL SEA VALVES FOR THE PORT AND STARBOARD THROUGH HULL FITTINGS OF THE EXISTING OVERBOARD DISCHARGE LINE FROM THE PORT & STARBOARD TOILETS.

PROVIDE AN APPROVED MARINE SANITATION DEVICE HOLDING TANK WITH A CAPACITY SATISFACTORY FOR 66 PERSONS ABOARD THE VESSEL.

PROVIDE A CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION.

ATTACH BOUYANT APPARATUS TOGETHER WITH LINE.

PROVIDE A CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION ON BOARD THE VESSEL.

SEAL HOLE IN FORWARD ENGINE COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD.

PROVIDE A FLOAT LIGHT AND 60' LINE FOR RING BUOY.

REPAIR LOOSE CAULKING IN WAY AT PORTSIDE JUST BELOW THE DECK GUNWALE FROM STERN TRANSOME EXTENDING THROUGH AMIDSHIP.

MAKE COLLISION BULKHEAD WATERTIGHT.

REPLACE BILGE OVERBOARD PEDROS WITH USCG APPROVED MATERIAL.

INSTALL COVER ON VOLTAGE REGULATOR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

COVER PENETRATION OPENINGS IN AFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD.

REPLACE 3 PADDLES FOR LIFE FLOATS.

TREAT WOOD IN AREAS WHERE ROT IS STARTING.

MARK LIFE FLOAT PADDLES WITH VESSEL'S NAME.

PROVIDE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION.

REPLACE NON-APPROVED PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WITH USCG APPROVED TYPE.

SUBMIT BILGE DIAGRAMS FOR NEW BILGE SYSTEM.

CAP OFF FUEL STRIPPING CONNECTION FITTING IN ER.

SEAL HOLES IN TRANSVERSE WT BULKHEADS WHERE EXHAUST LINES PASS.

RECONNECT FUEL SHUTOFF RODS.

PROVIDE JUMPER LINES ON FUEL FILL CONNECTIONS.

INSTALL METALLIC BILGE PIPING.

MAKE PORT SIDE 3RD COMPARTMENT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY A USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.

ACQUIRE (1) ADDITIONAL B-II FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOR ENGINE ROOM.

ACQUIRE (3) ADULT LIFEJACKETS

MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO PLANK STBD SIDE, 3RD COMPARTMENT, APPROX 2' ABOVETHE WATERLINE.