MIDNIGHT STAR

While conducting an in-service inspection, MI found the follow dericiencies: 1. Missing EPIRB 2. Gas generator located outside the pilot house with an extention cord running down to the main deck that connected to a second extention cord that was hard wired into a breaker panel. Where the two extention cords connected the plugs where melted and burnt. Owner explained that they where just using it the night before while at the dock while they install a rebuilt generator. MI entered the generator space to fine a generator that was not attached to fuel, exhust, or wires. Owner explained that all the ship navigation systems operated off battery and they only used the installed generator of lighting. 3. Several cable and wires were broken or frayed throughout the vessel 4. Upon starting the main engines, MI found several water and exhust leaks in engine space 5. Fire protection is out of service 6. At least one bilge pump is not operating, MI did not continue to test other bilges due to oily water thoughout vessel Vessel must undergo a full annual inspection prior to movement of the vessel. 46CFR176.25-50

Fire detection and alarm system must be installed in accordance with 46CFR76. Alarm panel not operational.

A submersible electric bilge pump maybe used as a power bilge pump only when vsl carries not more than 49 passengers. Installed bilge system not operational. Vsl allowed to carry 49 pax until installed sys is operational.

Bilge overboard discharge in 2nd Void must be mounted on the hull.

Sewage discharge valve corroded in half open, half shut postion. Install new valve.

Handle on salwater intake valve corroded. Replace handle.

STBD rudder post leaking. Leak was continuos (approx. .5L/Min) and at packing gland.

Taking on water at the STBD chine in the generator space second frame from aft bulkhead. Minor weeping while stationary. Large streams while vsl flexes during port turns.

Replace BA for Life Floats

Replace 02 Clamps securing overboard hose to valve in generator room.

Repair 120V lighting system throughtout vessel

Battery expired on BA floating water marker light.

Secure leaking of STBD oil supply line from oil filter just fore of the STBD engine.

All machinery spaces must be outfitted with fixed woth a fixed fire protection system of an approved type. Fixed CO2 system in machinery has not been serviced. 46 CFR 181.20-5

Each vessel that operates on the high seas, or that operates beyond three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes, must have on board a FCC type accepted category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. EPIRB box was found in non-float free condition, hydrostatic release did not have year of expiration date only month. Replace EPIRB box, mark hydrostatic release with expiration date and year. 46 CFR 180.64 Vessel is restircted to 3nm from shore

An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. A number of child size life jackets equal to at least 10% of the number of persons permitted on board must be provided. Each life jacket on board must be marked in accordance with 46CFR185.604: Found three (03) adult lifejackets, and three (03) child lifejackets which needed to replaced as well as an additional childrens lifejacket without proper markings. Replace destroyed lifejackets, mark new lifejacket with name of vessel. 46 CFR 180.71

Each ring life buoy with a floating water-light must have a lanyard of at least three (03) feet in length but not more than six (06) feet in length, securing the water-light around the body of the ring life buoy. Life ring buoy floating light was found cracked, line attaching floating light was measured at over seven (07) feet long. Reduced length of lanyard. 46 CFR 180.70

Survival craft and life floats shall be stowed so that when the vessels sinks the survival craft floats free and if inflatable inflates automatically. Light for Port-Aft buoyant apparatus was found lashed down which would prevent the buoyant apparatus from floating free. Tie-water light properly so that it will float free. 46 CFR 180.130

Survival craft and life floats must be fitted with a lifeline, pendants, a painter, and a light. Each light for either lifefloat or buoyant apparatus was found in need of new light battery.

At every vessel inspection, quarters, toilets and washing spaces shall be inspected to determine serviceable and sanitary condition. Vessel head was found to be unsanitary condition and black liquid was found in toilet. 46 CFR 176.818

At each inspection all observed safe practices and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Grip tape on ladder was missing; replace grip tape on ladder as to prevent slips, trips, and falls. 46 CFR 176.830 (a)

Except as provided otherwise in this subpart, all electrical equipment including motors, generators, controllers, distribution panels, breaker panels, etc. shall be drip-proof protected. Breaker panel forward of engines in accommodation locker found loose from bulkhead as well as the panel door had a broken latch. Fasten panel to bulkhead and fix panel door latch. 46 CFR 183.10-10

Replace butt block in STBD side fuel tank space 2 bay from aft bulkhead, 1st plank above chine. Butt block was rotted.

Next haul out re caulk Port and STBD Chine. Weeping was noticed coming from both Port and STBD chine. 46 CFR 176.20-1 THIS WILL REMAIN PENDING UNTIL THE DDX.

Demonstrate proper operation of all water tight hatches and reinstall safety chains. Vessels watertight hatches were painted over and no gasket was installed. 46 CFR 176.25-40

Provide full insulation on both Port and STBD MDE exhaust pipe to water injector. Missing insulation on both exhaust piping. 46 CFR 182.15-15

DK01 Ansil fire detection panel at the pilot house needs to be repaired or replaced, inoperable.

DK02 Operator unable to start the port engine, demonstrate proper operation.

DK03 Replace four adult life jackets and one child.

DK04 One of the BA are no longer serviceable, replace with a LF.

DK05 generator compartment port side first frame bay from fwd bulkhead, first butt block below chine tighten through bolts.

Provide proper operation of the fixed bilge pump; did not work during inspection.

Provide proper rudder post packing to prevent excessive water ingress. Both rudder posts are leaking excessively.

Provide proper operation of all nav lights. Not all lights operational during insp.

Install hydrostatic release on EPIRB; expired. Prior to operating more than 3 NM.

Install float free light on ring buoy.

Install hatch seals on all weather deck hatches.

Properly seal all bulkhead penetrations throughout vessel.

Remove kink from lazarette electric bilge hose.

Provide proper operation of stbd MDE RPM gauge.

Provide proper operation of generator PSI gauge.

Vessel lost steering during sea trail due to hydraulic hose failure.

Provide CO2 protection from accom spaces; ER protected and not tight.

Address all hull and structural concerns listed in DD/ISE inspection activity #6006920 prior to operating with passengers. Hull/ISE not given.

Complete credit DD/ISE and clear all outstanding CG-835s prior to operating w/passengers

Vessel's stbd shaft log was severely corroded and hole was discovered. Vessel actively taking on water. Vessel is to drydock and make all repairs necassary to correct wasted shaft log. Port shaft log is to be inspected as well to determine if it is wasted as well.

Generator is not permanently mounted to the vessel. Vessel is to mount generator permanently in generator space.

JK01: Both rudder posts are leaking and pouring water into the lazarette. Vessel must re-pack both rudder posts. 46 CFR 179.210.

JK02: Vessel must seal all watertight bulkhead penetrations where wire or pipes pass through. 46 CFR 179.320 & .310.

JK03: There is a crack in the stbd side shear clamp, void 2, 4th frame fwd from aft bulkhead. Vessel must repair or replace. Owner must submit a repair proposal prior to conducting any work. The shear clamp in this space is sistered to rot; this is not good marine practice. 46 CFR 176.700

JK04: There are numerous wires throughout the vessel that are not properly ended. Wire connections must end in a junction box. Vessel must make all wires safe. 46 CFR 183.220.

JK05: The vessel's fuel fill flexible lines are collapsed and not properly grounded. Vessel must repair lines and grounding. 46 CFR 182.445(g).

JK06: Vessel must provide bilge strainers for each missing bilge line. 46 CFR 182.510.

JK07: Vessel must prove proper operation of the fwd bilge alarm. 46 CFR 182.530.

KK01 - Replace EPIRB hydrostatic release unit.

KK02 - Replace all portable fire extinguisher brackets w/ approved type.

KK03 - Install metal drip shield for generator fuel filter.

KK04 - Replace 20" life rings with approved 24" model.

KK05 - Repair inoperable power driven bilge pump. Corrected on the spot.

KK06 - Repair high bilge alarms to be audiable and visial.

Recaulk weeping seams in lazarette and aft void space on stbd side in way of the chine.

Repair and replace leaking fuel piping in the generator space. current configuration has a non metallic hose clamped to exsisting copper tubing. Additionally, reroute the return and supply fuel oil piping from the generator space.

Clean and remove excessive oil and fuel in the engine room and generator room bilges. Ensure bilge overbaord hose is clear of oily mixtures.

Electrical connections for all bilge pumps and float switches need to be placed in watertight box.

Generator has various salt water leaks that are in need of repair. Repair all leaks on generator.

Vessel has several dead end wires throughout the engine room and generator room. Properly terminate all dead end wires.

Replace gaskets on hatches for the lazerette and aft void space. Both gaskets are severly worn.

All electrical connections throughout the vessel need to be connected to a commoon ground.

Supply Temp. repair proposal for long. in F/O space prior to carrying passengers

Provide perm. repairs for long. in F/O space

Conduct Annual servicing on Fire Extinguishers

Secure refridgerator

Public address system is inoperable

Register VHF Radio for DSC Capabilities

Provide Certificate of Documentation with Coastwise endorsement

Provide copy of current, Coastal Pilot, Light list, notice to mariners,updated charts

Secure frayed pendants on Life Float

Make repairs IAW Manufacturers instructions to bouyant apparatus.

Provide gasket for forepeak hatch.

Provide captive device for all external hatches

Prove operation of Forepeak bilge suction

Make repairs to Emergency fuel shut off valve.

Log Man overboard and fire Drills.

Replace bilge suction strainer in the fore peak.

Prove watertight integrity of the fore peak hatch.

Remove angel hair in E/R and treat.

Provide Mounting Bracket for Fire Extinguisher #3

Conduct MOB and Fire Fighting Drill in presence of CG Marine Inspector.

Provide Proof of all crew enrolled in Testing program.

Provide training LOg Book

Provide latches for all doors

Prove proper operation of waterlight.

Provide asprin and eyewash for first aid kit

Provide current charts for operating area.

Reduce flow of water thru shaft seal on port shaft to acceptable level to CG Marine Inspector.

Reduce flow of water to acceptable level on starboard Rudder post.

Provide and log training and drills for crew.

Post all pages of stability letter.

Post all pages of COI in a location that can be seen by passengers.

Prove proper operation of emergency bilge system.

Provide up to date light list and tide tables.

Provide strainers for all bilge suction pipes.

Stop leaks on STBD side generator and fuel tank spaces IWO chine.

Stop leak on STBD side rudder post.

Prove proper operaton of fixed bilge system.

Provide flares. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Condition

Make proper repairs to ladder steps.

Vsl route resricted to Lakes Bays and Sounds. New perm. COI to be issued to reflect this change.

Renew Stbd Prop Shaft, Cutlass Brg, Strut Brg and Propeller.

Renew Port Prop Shaft. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Propeller (fixed pitch)

Renew Worm Shoe.

Remove old Transducer and wires. Make proper repairs/mods to unused hull penetration.

Renew fasteners (02) pointed out on port garboard plank IWO Keel. Tighten and check butt-block fasteners in vicinity of rubbed plank.

Renew Stbd Rudder Post Packing. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Stbd Rudder Post Packing

Renew Stbd MDE Exhaust Flex Coupling. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Stbd MDE Exhaust Flex Coupling

Prove Proper operation of all deck scuttles. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Deck Scuttles

Renew Retro on 03 Adult and 02 Child PFDs. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Retroreflective Material

Replace Anchor Rode. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Anchor Rope

Replace Retro on Bouyant Apparatus.

Remove Dead end wires from Busbar IWO Fwd E/R Bulkhead. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Distribution Panel Bus

Add Chaffing Gear to Port MDE L/O to Cooler Lines. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: L/O Supply Line

Vessel restricted to Pigeon Rip area of LIS if winds exceed 20knts or predicted to exceed 20knts. Not allowed further until hull & stem re-evaluated by CG Marine Inspector on 28May03.

Make proper repairs to port 01 deck rail IWO pilot house. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Superstructure

Make proper repairs to wire in port life jacket locker. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Conductor

Provide closures for engineroom vents in cabin seats.

Repair top step in ladder to 01 deck.

Make proper repairs to wiring for the electric bilge pumps.

Replace exshust hangers on port exshust pipe. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping

Replace hose clamp on exshust boots. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping

Provide refastening plan for the hull. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hull Plating

Provide M.O.B. ladder/platform. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Accessability

P/S Garboard Plank fasteners wasted. Several Stem Fasteners wasted. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hull

Develop comprehensive re-fastening plan for underwater body for next haul-out.

label E/R vent closures on 2nd deck and at gunwales.

Minimize rudder post leak.

Renew 2 life-float lines and all ring-bouy lines.

Label all bilge suction valves.

Label F/P remote starting switch.

Repair E/R vent closures on 2nd deck so that they can be operated.

Chalk test all scuttles.

Secure generator starting battery in battery box to prevent shifting

Replace/Repair stbd main diesel engine exhaust where cooling water pipe joins exhaust.

Replace generator raw water intake and discharge hoses

Replace Port main diesel engine raw water intake hose

Shore up lazarette bilge pump discharge hose to prevent crimping between check valve and through hull fitting.

CONDUCT INSTALLATION INSPECTION AND TEST OF FIXED CO2 FIRE SYSTEM AND FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM.

POST SIGNED GARBAGE PLAN.

LOCK CLOSED MSD OVERBOARD VALVE.

SEAL OPENINGS IN (1) E/R BULKHEADS (SIDE) (2) FORWARD BULKHEAD IN LAZARETTE(3) FORWARD BULKHEAD IN FUEL TANK SPACE.

REPLACE CRACKED WINDOW IN PILOTHOUSE.

PROVIDE KEEPER FOR PIN ON B-I EXTINGUISHER.

PROVIDE PLACARD FOR UPPER DECK WHICH LIMITS THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS TO 20.

PROVIDE FOR B/A'S: (1) PROPER WEAKLINKS (2) TIE ALL PENDANTS W/STRING OR TWINE (3) PROVIDE 2 WATERLIGHTS (4) REPAIR HOLES IN BOTTOM OF SOFT B/A (5) ENSURE EACH B/A'S PAINTER IS TIED TO THE MAIN PAINTER.

PROVIDE PLACARDS FOR NUMBER OF ADULT PFD'S IN STOWAGE AREAS.

PROVIDE A FOOT & STRAINER FOR EACH HARD-PIPED BILGE LINE.

PROVIDE CAGES FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTS.

RERUN OR PROVIDE DEVIATION CARD.

REPLACE DECK PLANK STARBOARD SIDE OUTBOARD OF LAZARETTE OPENING.

HOSE TEST SEALED DECK WHEN COMPLETED.

PROVIDE REFLECTIVE TAPE ON 3 B/A'S, IN EACH OF FOUR QUADRANTS, BOTH SIDES._x001C__x001C_

CAULK AROUND MSD DECK PUMPOUT.

Prior to the carriage of passengers, prove proper operation of the engine driven bilge pump.

Renew reach rod in forepeak to bilge suction.

Caulk leak in engineroom, starboard side, in way of outboard plank.

Tighten/repack rudder post packing gland.

Provide 35 adult type I PFDs. Vessel limited to 41 Adults until new ones/repaired ones installed.

Renew lines on buoyant apparatus with dark colored, floating ones. Pendantsare to be 12ft long, tied in the middle.

Bring drug testing program into compliance with 46CFR part 16.

DEMONSTRATE THE EFECTS ON TRIM OF THE VSL TO AN ATTENDING USCG INSPECTOR, WHEN THE VSEL IS LOADED WITH THE NEW MSD TANK EMPTY AND FULL. THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PERSONS IS RESTRICTED TO 63 UNTIL COMPLETION OF THIS REQUIREMENT.

MAKE PERMANENT REPAIR TO PORT MAIN ENGINE EXHAUST LINE.

EXTENSION OF DRYDOCK IS GRANTED. VESSEL IS TO BE DRYDOCKED FOR CREDIT NO LATER THAN 30 APRIL 1993.

REINSTALL MISSING BOLT IN COLLISION BULKHEAD, AT DECKHEAD, APPROXIMATELY 19 INCHES TO PORT OF CENTERLINE.

INSTALL WATERTIGHT STUFFING TUBE WHERE EACH OF TWO (2) HYDRAULIC LINES PENETRATE COLLISION BULKHEAD.