THE SENATOR

Vessels hot water heating auxiliary boiler has been replaced with new unit of same design and manufacturer. Boiler is prohibited from use until installation inspection, hydrostatic testing and the witnessing of all safety shutdown devices is completed.

For fixed-gas fire extinguishing systems, the inspections and tests required by Table 176.810(b) of this section, in addition to the tests required by 46 CFR 147.60 and 147.65. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. If any of the equipment or records have not been properly maintained, a qualified servicing facility may be required to perform the required inspections, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests. Vessel owner/operator failed to complete or provide record of completion of required inspections and/or maintenance of and fixed fire suppression system. 46 CFR 176.810(b)(2)

The owner or managing operator must be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment. Inspection and testing of all smoke and fire detection systems, including sensors and alarms. Vessel owner/operator failed to complete or provide record of completion of required inspections and/or maintenance of the fire detection system. 46 CFR 176.810(a)(7)

Maindeck port side RLB lifeline is deteriorated. RLB must be replaced.

Engineroom bilges have rags & debris, all other bilges have excessive dirt & debris, all require cleaning.

Anchor stock bent making anchor unusable/ineffective. Must be repaired/replaced.

EPIRB battery is expired. Service EPIRB or replace with new unit. ** Vessel is limited to NMT 3 NM from land until deficiency is corrected.

Port rudder packing leaking. Monitor and continue with approved maintenance practices. If leak worsens, OCMI notification is required. Packing must be replaced no later than at next dry-docking.

Based on reports from the CGC BISCAYNE BAY, THE SENATOR was observed operating in 6-10" of Plate/Rubble ice on a transit from St. Ignace, MI to Mackinac Island, [name withheld] becoming beset by the ice, THE SENATOR had to be assisted by the Coast Guard ice breaker to free them. Based on previous history of damage to this vessel while being operated in ice and reports of the conditions that day, the Coast Guard suspects the possibility of damage to hull plating or structural members that may affect the sea worthiness of this vessel. Prior to the vessel's movement, Coast Guard Marine Inspectors will conduct an internal structural examination, and based on those findings, may require the vessel to be drydocked or taken out of service to assess the extent of any damage found, and to effect any necessary repairs in accordance with 46 CFR 176.600(d). You are reminded, that in accordance with 46 CFR 176.700(a), 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.

Vessel has sustained structural fractures at the swosh bulkhead vertical support stiffeners in voids 3 and 4, and on the wing overhead transverse frames in voids 3, 4, & in the engine room on the starboard side. Submit a repair proposal to effect permanent repairs to damaged areas. If owners desire to operate prior to permanent repairs, submit proposed interim operating procedures which include loading documentation and a monitoring plan. Meticulous loading logs shall be maintained for all deck cargo transits. Include cargo weights and some form of mapping of the distribution of cargo on deck. Each trip record must be signed by the Master attesting to the accuracy of the record. All transits must be in full compliance with the vessels issued stability letter. Proposal must also include a plan for the company to monitor known damage via weekly inspections and document the findings. Company loading documentation and documented inspection results will be reviewed by Coast Guard Marine Inspectors at follow-up inspections. Any further degradation shall be reported immediately to the [name withheld].

Electrical shore tie cable has a temporary splice made and is kinked. Replace shore tie cable

Lazarette hatch cover T-handle is broken and makes hatch not watertight. Repair/replace T-handle and make hatch serviceable to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Each lifering must have the vessel's name marked clearly in legible block capital letters. The Starboard side fwd lifering does not have the name legibly on it.

Rudder packing is leaking and needs maintenance.

Escape hatch from the engine room and ladder below passenger cabin must be labeled with "EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR" in 2 inch letters.

Vessel needs four more distress signals based on route.

When Class 1 materials are being loaded, handled, or unloaded on a vessel, the vessel must exhibit the following signals: By day, flag “B” (Bravo) of the international code of signals; and By night, an all-round fixed red light.

Fire stations do not have spanner wrenches, install spanner wrenches at each fire station.

All batteries must be properly chocked to prevent shifting.

Replace dilapidated pfd.

The vessel is currently broadcasting (1) Improper Call Sign.

Replace 3 child size PFDs, prior to carrying more than 120 adults and more than 12 children.

Provide Hazmat Employee Training certificates for master and crew prior to carrying hazardous materials in cargo

Removeable gates/deck railing at bow loading area not in use while underway, master believed it was not needed when passengers not aboard. Corrected during inspection.

Improper size portable fire extinguishers has been substituted during recent servicing/inspection by servicing company. Required correction prior to operation, completed during inspection, master was counseled on ensuring proper fire extinguishers are always aboard as per the COI.

Complete temporary repairs to lazarette hull plate fracture per approved repair plan.

Complete permanent repairs to lazarette hull plate fracture.

Replace outdated nav rules, nautical chart, light list and coast pilot.

Post operating instructions for fixed E/R extinguishing systems at control station.

Make RLB strobe light operational.

Post EP's at operating station

Portable fire extinguishers need anti-chafe material between extingishers and mounting bracket to prevent continued wear/corrosion.

EPIRB monthly testing must be logged.

Main deck escape hatch for engineroom needs to be re-stenciled.

Mark upper deck with maximum passengers allowed per stability ltr.

Flexible sections of fuel fill piping must be properly bonded to prevent static electricity build up.

Mark boiler with reduced MAWP at 30 psi for water per 46CFR53.01-10(b)(2).

Make boiler available for examination and 1.25 hydro test in presence of Marine Inspector.

Replace missing safety cap on cylcinder control head and tighten loose conduit fittings for control cables at cylinders.

Repair leaks in steering hydraulic piping inside operating station console and in steering room.

Relocate Ring Life Buoy away from non-return flap at starbooard freeing port.

Replace deteriorated hose and horn assemlies on both portable CO2 fire extinguishers on weather deck.

Demonstrate proper operation of auxiliary hot water heating boiler safety devices, or provide report showing annual inspection and servicing has been completed within the past 12 months, to include all operatring controls, safety alarms and shut-downs.

Repair engine coolant leaks on starboard main engine.

Install oil resistant insulation on exposed areas on all engine exhaust systems.

Label emergency exit from engineroom "Emergency Exit - Keep Clear".

Renew deteriorated lines on Ring Life Buoy at Port Main Deck.

Provide an approved first aid kit or one with equivalent contents.

Post stability letter at operating station.

Install EPRIB in accordance with 46 CFR 180.64, meanwhile vessel must operate within 3 miles of land.

Provide current official marine charts for operating area.

Replace plastic trash cans with noncombustible or metal containers.

Wheeled B-V Dry Chemical unit not secured for underway opeartion, corrected.

Place retro reflective tape on ring lifebuoy as required by 46 CFR 185.604 (i) prior to operation.

Repair or replace damage to wire mesh STBD rail next to pilot house to proper condition as required by 46 CFR 177.35.

Replace expired items in first aid kit as required by 46 CFR 184.710.

Provide proper number of flares per vessel route as required by 180.68 (a) prior to operation.

Remove/ cap dead end wires in engine room as required by 46 CFR 183.

Repair or replace 22 person life float to proper condition as required by 46 CFR 180.200.

Replace aging life lines on two 15 person life floats as required by 46 CFR 180.200.

Mark emergency exit on both sides using at least 1 inch letters as required by 46 CFR 185.30-15.

Post "NO SMOKING" signs on outside deck as required by 46 CFR 185.20-20 (c).

Provide proper means of communication between steering station and engine room as required by 46 CFR 184.35-1.

CROP AND RENEW 3" FRACTURE IN WELD IN #2 COMP STRUCTURAL OVHD FRAMING PORT SIDE

CROP AND RENEW 4" FRACTURE IN OVHD PORTSIDE 24" OUTBOARD OF CENTERLINE.

CROP AND RENEW 1" CRACK IN WELD ON AFT BLKHD PORT SIDE.

MAKE REPAIRS TO SKIN OF LIFEFLOAT OR RENEW AND PROVIDE VESSELS NAME ON OARS.

Affix proper servicing tag to main deck and E/R fire extinguishers.

Install adequate spacers between life floats.

Replace expired EPIRB battery.

Repair 8 weld fractures in #3 compartment.

Replace Hydro-static release for EPIRB.

Repair #1 fire station pipe stanchion on main deck.

Provide current Documentation of vessel.

Replace fire hose stbd side aft station.

Mark vessel port bow with vessel name. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Vessel Name/Home Port

Replace deteriorated lines on one 15-man life float and clean moss and fungus from all survival craft. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Lines

Label life float paddles with vessel name. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Markings

Label water spigot in head with warning that the water is unfit for drinking. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Unsafe for drinking

Provide metallic supports for wiring in void spaces, not more than 24" apart. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Wiring

Prove proper operation of port main engine lube oil alarm. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Instruments and alarms

FIRST AID KIT INCOMPLETE AND CONTAINS EXPIRED ITEMS, TO BE CORRECTED BEFORETHE COMPLIANCE DATE.

CLEAN TERMINALS AND CONNECTIONS ON MAIN BATTERY TERMINALS BEFORE THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

PROVE OPERATION OF MAIN FUEL OIL REMOTE SHUT OFF VALVE.

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF AIR COMPRESSOR CONTROL AND AIR RECEIVER RELIEF VALVE BEFORE THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

CONDUCT AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF CREW EMERGENCY TRAINING AND DRILLS, DEMONSTRATE CREW PROFICIENCY IN MAN-OVERBOARD AND FIRE DRILLS BEFORE THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

PROVIDE REMOTE MEANS OF OPERATING FUEL OIL SHUT OFF VALVE FOR SHIP SERVICE GENERATOR, AS PER 46 CFR 182.455, TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

REMOVE SWITCH FROM BILGE ALARM CIRCUIT TO PREVENT UNINTENDED DISABLING OF THE BILGE ALARMS, TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

GLASS GLOBE BROKEN IN LIGHTING FIXTURE IN 3RD VOID SPACE, CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

PROVIDE EFFECTIVE MEANS FOR RECOVERING A HELPLESS PERSON FROM THE WATER, PROVE EFFECTIVENESS TO THE ATTENDING CG MARINE INSPECTOR, TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

PROVIDE PROOF THE HOT WATER HEATING BOILER HAS BEEN INSTALLED, SERVICED ANDTESTED IN ACCORDANCE SECTION IV OF THE ASME CODE, VIA AFFIDAVIT FROM ASME QUALIFIED SHOP.

VESSEL'S CAPACITY IS REDUCED TO 90 TOTAL PERSONS UNTIL SUFFICIENT LIFE FLOATS ARE PROVIDED TO ACCOMODATE AT LEAST 50% OF THE TOTAL PERSONS ALLOWEDON THE CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION, TO BE ACCOMPLISHED BEFORE THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

BATTERIES DEAD IN FLOAT LIGHTS, CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. REMINDED OWNER OF REGULATORY REQ'T TO REPLACE ANNUALLY REGARDLESS OF CONDITION.

FOREPEAK BILGE SUCTION NOT OPERABLE FROM OUTSIDE COMPARTMENT, SYSTEM DISABLED AND PLUGGED AT COLLISION BULKEHEAD, PORTABEL BILGE PUMP PROVED ADEQUATE, SEE MINS.

GRABLINE DETERIORATED ON ONE RING LIFE BUOY, CORRECTED.

FLOAT LIGHT WATER-FILLED ON ONE LIFE FLOAT, CORRECTED.

DETERIORATED PADDLE ON ONE LIFE FLOAT, CORRECTED.

ITEMS MISSING OR EXPIRED IN FIRST AID KIT, CORRECTED.

PROVE ENGINEROOM AIR RECEIVER MEETS ASME OR U/L STANDARDS. CORRECTED PER FAX REPORT 5/24/00, REMOVED AND INSTALLED U/L APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED SYSTEM.

LABEL FUEL OIL REMOTE SHUT OFF VALVES. CORRECTED PER FAX REPORT, 4/48/00.

LABEL ENGINEROOM ESCAPE, COMPLETED 4/28/00 PER FAX REPORT.

Provide container for distress signals prior to the compliance date.

LABEL LOCATION FOR STOWAGE OF LIFEJACKETS PRIOR TO THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

INSTALL REMOTE FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE OUTISDE OF ENGINEE ROOM PRIOR TO THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

Provide logbook to document drills, training and required inspections priorto the compliance date.

PROVIDE PROPER WEAKLINK AND WATERLIGHT LANYARDS FOR THREE (3) LIFEFLOATS PRIOR TO THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

PROVIDE PADDLES FOR THREE (3) LIFEFLOATS PRIOR TOT HE COMPLIANCE DATE.

LABLE UPPERDECK WITH THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PASSENGERS PRIOR TO THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

POST STABILITY LETTER AND COI AT OPERATING STATION PRIOR TO THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

LABEL FOUR (4) ADULT LIFE JACKETS PRIOR TO THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF PA SYSTEM PRIOR TO THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

INSTALL FUEL PIPING SYSTEM FOR VESSEL GENERATOR AS REQUIRED BY 46 CFR 182.455 AND 182.720 PRIOR TO THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

INSTALL 30 X 30 FLAME SCREENS ON PORT AND STARBOARD FUEL VENTS PRIOR TO THECOMPLIANCE DATE.

INSTALL EXHAUST LAGGING ON PORT AND STARBOARD MDE EXHAUST PIPING PRIOR TO THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

INSTALL PROTECTIVE COVERS ON ENGINE ROOM OVERHEAD LIGHTS PRIOR TO THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF PORT MDE POWER FIRE PUMP PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS (VSL ALLOWED TO CARRY CARGO TRUCKS W/DRIVERS).

Equip vessel with emergency lighting in the wheelhouse.

Replace waterlight attached to lifering on wheelhouse.

Provide and maintain a first aid kit on board.

Install water pressure gauge on firemain, in the vicinity of the firepump outlet.

Install check valves in each bilge pipeline.

Remove PVC sewage pipeline that passes through aft engine room bulkhead andrenew the watertight integrity of the bulkhead no later than next scheduleddrydock.

Renew main deck hatch coamings no later than next scheduled drydocking.

SERVICE ALL PORTABLE, SEMI-PORTABLE AND FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IAW 46CFR 176.25-25.

SOLDER ALL BATTERY TERMINAL CONNECTIONS.

POST STABILITY LETTER DATED 03JUL85.

HYDROSTATICALLY TEST B-II EXTINGUISHER AT TOP OF ENGINEROOM LADDER.

SERVICE B-III EXTINGUISHER IN ENGINEROOM.

PLACE NAME AND HAILING PORT ON THE STERN OF THE VESSEL.