06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers
Issued 10 October 2025
Resolved
Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, no person may use any equipment listed in paragraph (c) of this section for transfer operations unless the vessel or facility operator, as appropriate, tests and inspects the equipment in accordance with paragraphs (b), (c) and (f) of this section and the equipment is in the condition specified in paragraph (c) of this section. Annual pressure test of cargo piping to 1.5 times MAWP not on file and available for inspection.
46 CFR 156.170 - 701 c.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 October 2025
Resolution: Received satisfactory objective evidence and documentation proof of pressure test at 250Psi, 1.5x MAWP of cargo piping. Cabras yard cert attached.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers
Issued 10 October 2025
Resolved
All safety and relief valves for use on pressure vessels or piping systems must be designed to meet the protection and service requirements for which they are intended and must be set to relieve at a pressure which does not exceed the “maximum allowable working pressure” of the pressure vessel or piping system. Pressure relief valve set pressure for cargo piping not on file and available for inspection.
46 CFR 54.15-10(a) - 701 c.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 October 2025
Resolution: Received satisfactory objective evidence of bench testing of safety releif valve at 130Psi, at MAWP. Cabras yard cert attached.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › SOPEP
Issued 30 September 2025
Resolved
The SOPEP shall consist of: the list of authorities or persons to be contacted in the event of an oil pollution incident, and the procedures and point of contact on the ship for coordinating shipboard action with national and local authorities in combating the pollution. International list of contacts not included in current SOPEP on board.
73/78 MARPOL Annex I, Reg. 37.2.2 and .4 - 702 c.
Action required: 702 - Prior to embarking on international voyage
Resolved 23 October 2025
Resolution: Received copy of updated SOPEP with inernational port contact list per MSC-MEPC.6/Circ.23.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 13 February 2025
Resolved
Nonmetallic flexible hose must be in accordance with SAE J1942 (incorporated by reference; see § 56.01-2) and may be installed only in vital fuel systems. Fuel lines for cargo machinery found wasted and no longer serviceable. Replace to the referenced standard. Ensure lengths do not exceed 30in and installed only where flexiboility is required IAW 46CFR56.60-25(b)(4).
46 CFR 56.60-25(b)(1)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 February 2025
Resolved 12 March 2025
Resolution: Attending MI verified installation of approved type SAE J1942 hoses.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 13 February 2025
Resolved
Oil piping drains, strainers, and other equipment subject to normal oil leakage must be fitted with drip pans or other means to prevent oil draining into the bilge. Fuel oil service system strainer installed is non-metallic and does not meet metallic materials requirement incorporated by reference in 46CFR56.60. Install metallic flame impingement bowl or metallic strainer meeting 46CFR Subchapter F.
46 CFR 56.50-60(k)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 February 2025
Resolved 12 March 2025
Resolution: Flame impingement bowl verified installed by attending MI.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 13 February 2025
Resolved
Each area enclosed by the coaming required under this paragraph must have a mechanical means of closing each drain and scupper in the enclosed deck-area. All mechanical drain plugs for on deck containment are either wasted or their scuppers are painted over, and does not prevent the discharge of oil into the sea.
33 CFR 155.310(c)(3)(ii)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 February 2025
Resolved 12 March 2025
Resolution: All mechanical drain plugs found installed and working satisfactorily.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 13 February 2025
Resolved
The terms, endorsements and conditions set forth on a certificate of inspection shall have the same force and effect as the regulations contained in this subchapter.
At the time of the inspection, no watch supervisor was designated in writing. Provide, in writing, a designated watch supervisor as required by the barge's routes and conditions.
46 CFR 31.05-15
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 February 2025
Resolved 20 February 2025
Resolution: OSROCO letters received which designate watch supervisors and life raft deployment operators. Attached.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Openings to cargo area, doors, ... scuttles
Issued 13 February 2025
Resolved
Scantlings, material, and workmanship, shall be at least equivalent to the requirements of the American Bureau of Shipping. Sheered bolt on cargo hatch hinge for cargo tank 1 port.
46 CFR 32.60-1
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 February 2025
Resolved 12 March 2025
Resolution: Verified replaced by attending MI.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilators, air pipes, casings
Issued 13 February 2025
Resolved
Scantlings, material, and workmanship, shall be at least equivalent to the requirements of the American Bureau of Shipping. Failed chalk test on aft deck house vent closure.
46 CFR 32.60-1
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 February 2025
Resolved 12 March 2025
Resolution: Vent closure repaired and aligned, closure tested for fit, all sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 13 February 2025
Resolved
Scantlings, material, and workmanship, shall be at least equivalent to the requirements of the American Bureau of Shipping. Bracket for Stbd side navigation light found
with cracked weld which prevents Stbd deck house door
from opening and presents a hazard to crew.
46 CFR 32.60-1
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 February 2025
Resolved 12 March 2025
Resolution: Repairs verified by attending MI.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 27 January 2025
Resolved
Your vessel must undergo a periodic inspection within 3 months before or after the second or third anniversary of the date of your vessel's Certificate of Inspection. This periodic inspection will take the place of an annual inspection. Barge missed periodic inspection date, based on its October 12th anniversary date. Periodic Inspection required prior to cargo and oil recovery operations.
46 CFR 31.10-17(b)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 January 2025
Resolved 13 February 2025
Resolution: O/O scheduled and conducted Periodic Inspection this date, act# 8078950.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 28 February 2024
Resolved
A vessel at anchor includes a barge made fast to one or more mooring buoys or other similar device attached to the sea or river floor. Such a barge may be lighted as a vessel at anchor in accordance with Rule 30. The barge is missing a all-around anchor light. 33 CFR 82.5
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 March 2024
Resolved 6 March 2024
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 28 February 2024
Resolved
The inspection for certification shall include an inspection of the structure, boilers, and other pressure vessels, machinery and equipment is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended. Repair hole in the overhead to bulkhead forward of machinery room.
46 CFR 31.10-15(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 March 2024
Resolved 6 March 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 February 2024
Resolved
The inspection for certification shall include an inspection of the structure, boilers, and other pressure vessels, machinery and equipment is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended. Repair leaks to the prime mover's fuel filter and lube oil filter.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 March 2024
Resolved 6 March 2024
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 28 February 2024
Resolved
Found a short & loose metal pin on STBD watertight door hinges for Machinery compartment. Replace pin with proper size.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 March 2024
Resolved 6 March 2024
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 28 February 2024
Resolved
Relocate FWD port fender (tire) from blocking draft marks.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 March 2024
Resolved 6 March 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 28 February 2024
Resolved
Install missing safety cotter pin on shackle that secures Jacobs ladder to VSL.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 March 2024
Resolved 6 March 2024
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 28 February 2024
Resolved
Install missing drain plug on deck containment (coaming) FWD STBD.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 March 2024
Resolved 6 March 2024
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 15 December 2022
Resolved
Repairs shall be in accordance with the regulations at the time the vessel was contracted for or built or in accordance with the regulations in effect for new constructions insofar as possible. Gauge knuckle boom vertical post/pedestal with suspected wastage and submit gage report to attending MI for review. Subject to repair and load test. Refer to maximum rated capacity USCG approved Stability Letter dated 11AUG2016 for approved maximum load test.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 12 February 2024
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers
Issued 15 December 2022
Resolved
All safety and relief valves for use on pressure vessels or piping systems shall be designed to meet the protection and service requirements for which they are intended and shall be set to relieve at a pressure which does not exceed the maximum allowable working pressure of the pressure vessel or piping system. Replace missing data plate on cargo pump pressure relief valve and conduct required annual tests for piping and relief valve to be witnessed by the attending USCG MI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 12 February 2024
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers
Issued 15 December 2022
Resolved
Repairs shall be in accordance with the regulations at the time the vessel was contracted for or built or in accordance with the regulations in effect for new constructions insofar as possible. Repair seized and wasted cargo stem valves to as original. Prove operation of all cargo stem valves to the satisfaction of the attending USCG MI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 12 February 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 December 2022
Resolved
Repairs shall be in accordance with the regulations at the time the vessel was contracted for or built or in accordance with the regulations in effect for new constructions insofar as possible. Repair prime mover exhaust with wastage on spool pieces and flanges to the satisfaction of USCG. Conduct leak and operational test to the satisfaction of the attending [name withheld] repair plan to USCG for review prior to repairs.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 12 February 2024
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers
Issued 15 December 2022
Resolved
Repairs shall be in accordance with the regulations at the time the vessel was contracted for or built or in accordance with the regulations in effect for new constructions insofar as possible. Replace missing gaskets on main cargo header line with gaskets approved for marine use in oil/petroleum industries and conduct leak test to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 12 February 2024
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers
Issued 15 December 2022
Resolved
Repairs shall be in accordance with the regulations at the time the vessel was contracted for or built or in accordance with the regulations in effect for new constructions insofar as possible. Remove excessive paint on port side 6" manifold spool piece in way of containment for further inspection. Update: Remove excessive paint on main header line and cargo pump for further inspection; subject to repairs.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 12 February 2024
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Openings to cargo area, doors, ... scuttles
Issued 15 December 2022
Resolved
Repairs shall be in accordance with the regulations at the time the vessel was contracted for or built or in accordance with the regulations in effect for new constructions insofar as possible. Repair cargo tank hatch covers with wastage to as original no later than 30JAN2023: 1S and 2P. Update: Multiple cargo hatches were further inspected with wastage. Submit repair plan for USCG review.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 12 February 2024
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 15 December 2022
Resolved
Repairs shall be in accordance with the regulations at the time the vessel was contracted for or built or in accordance with the regulations in effect for new constructions insofar as possible. Repair was completed to containment in way of 2P manhole cover on main deck pending NDT. Update: Repair port and starboard manhole covers nos. 1, 3 and port forward rake manhole cover with wastage to as original. Submit repair plan for USCG review.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 12 February 2024
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency towing arrangements and procedures
Issued 15 December 2022
Resolved
Conduct live barge retrieval with new crew no later than 25JAN2023 to the satisfaction of the attending USCG MI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 4 April 2024
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 15 December 2022
Resolved
Conduct MOB drill with new crew no later than 25JAN2023 to the satisfaction of the attending USCG MI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 4 April 2024
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 15 December 2022
Resolved
Submit copy of designated watch supervisor required per barge’s COI for launching and operationa of liferafts.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 8 February 2023
Resolution: Rcvd copy of designated Watch Supervisors for deploying liferaft.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation
Issued 15 December 2022
Resolved
Ensure new crew is properly trained and are familiarized with duties for conducting cargo transfer procedures no later than 25JAN2023. Provide proof of training to the attending MI for review.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 4 April 2024
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
When a barge is moored and contains no oil but is not gas free; all cargo tank hatches must be clearly marked in not less than 3 inch lettering “ DANGER-KEEP OUT”.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 October 2021
Resolved 14 October 2021
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
In a vessel of 12 meters or more in length but less than 50 meters in length to be visible at the following minimum range: (iii) a stern light, 2 miles and (v) a white all-around light, 2 miles. Prove proper operation of anchor and starlight.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 October 2021
Resolved 14 October 2021
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
The sidelights of vessels of 20 meters or more in length shall be fitted with matt black inboard screens. Port and starboard screens shall be painted matt black.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 October 2021
Resolved 7 October 2021
Resolution: Screens painted matted to the satisfaction of USCG MI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
Repairs shall be in accordance with the regulations at the time the vessel was contracted for or built or in accordance with the regulations in effect for new constructions insofar as possible. Clean with preservation fuel return line for fuel supply tank.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 October 2021
Resolved 7 October 2021
Resolution: Cleaned and preserved satisfactory.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
Repairs shall be in accordance with the regulations at the time the vessel was contracted for or built or in accordance with the regulations in effect for new constructions insofar as possible. Replace seized bolts and gasket on port side discharge manifold with new.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 October 2021
Resolved 14 October 2021
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
Repairs shall be in accordance with the regulations at the time the vessel was contracted for or built or in accordance with the regulations in effect for new constructions insofar as possible. Replace missing weathertight gasket on machinery space ventilation cover on aft bulkhead with new.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 October 2021
Resolved 14 October 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Personal equipment
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
Work vests required to be worn by crewmembers when working near or over the water under favorable working conditions. The approved work vests shall be stowed separately from the regular stowage of approved life preservers and shall not be confused with that for approved life preservers. Replace missing work vests to be worn by crewmembers during operations on board barge.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 October 2021
Resolved 4 April 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
Marking and instructions for fire and emergency equipment: lifesaving appliances, instructions to passengers, and stowage locations on all tank vessels must be in accordance with subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter. Vessel is permitted to carry up to 6 persons for training and oil spill recovery operations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 October 2021
Resolved 7 October 2021
Resolution: PFD donning instructions posted.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
Each fire extinguisher shall be marked with a number and the location where stowed shall be marked in corresponding numbers at least ½ inch figures. Replace missing signage for portable fire extinguisher.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 October 2021
Resolved 7 October 2021
Resolution: Placard for portable fire extinguisher posted.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
Repairs shall be in accordance with the regulations at the time the vessel was contracted for or built or in accordance with the regulations in effect for new constructions insofar as possible. Clean underside of cargo pump flange and make ready for further inspection by MI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 October 2021
Resolved 14 October 2021
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
All safety and relief valves for use on pressure vessels or piping systems shall be designed to meet the protection and service requirements for which they are intended and shall be set to relieve at a pressure which does not exceed the maximum allowable working pressure of the pressure vessel or piping system. Replace missing data plate on pressure relief valve fitted between the cargo pump discharge and the shut-off valve or provide documentation from manufacturer to be maintained with vessel’s records and made available upon request to the attending MI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 October 2021
Resolved 7 October 2021
Resolution: Vessel's PE submitted copies of previous settings for testing pressure gage uploaded to Documents.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
Replace missing data plate on each cargo tank vent.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 October 2021
Resolved 14 October 2021
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 12 January 2021
Resolved
46 CFR 32.05-1: Repaint draft marks on port and starboard side hull where paint has been removed by fenders while docked alongside Cabras Marine. Due at upcoming dry dock: 04APR21.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 September 2021
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 12 January 2021
Resolved
46 CFR 31.25-1: Repaint Plismol mark on port and starboard side hull where paint has been removed by fenders while docked alongside Cabras Marine by upcoming dry dock.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 September 2021
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 12 January 2021
Resolved
46 CFR 30.01-10: Crop/renew to as original lower bottom port side forward motor room bulkhead with wastage in way of bottom drain plug and replace missing stbd bottom drain plug on forward motor bulkhead to as original at next dry dock.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 September 2021
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 12 January 2021
Resolved
46 CFR 30.01-10: Repair wasted vertical support stanchion for cargo discharge line on starboard main deck to as original at next dry dock to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 October 2021
Resolution: New vertical support under cargo pipe manifold inspected satisfactory.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 January 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 199.620: Replace missing whistles on Type I PFDs with USCG approved.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 January 2020
Resolved 28 February 2020
Resolution: Verified during follow up inspection.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation
Issued 10 January 2020
Resolved
33 CFR 155.750: Remove oily waste mixture stored in cargo tank 3P, prior to operations. Oily water mixture was used for testing cargo pump after repairs completed.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 28 February 2020
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 10 January 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 30.01-10: Repair port side aft vertical stanchion to as original.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 February 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 January 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 50.05-10: Replace missing cover for emergency pull cable for motor on forward motor room bulkhead.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 31 January 2020
Resolved 24 September 2020
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 January 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 30.01-10: Vsl rep. unable to provide documentation of last gaging for towing bridal chain with substantial wastage. Replace towing bridal chain with wastage with new to as original.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 24 September 2020
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 10 January 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 30.01-10: Gage and replace forward starboard double horn bollard with deep inset with new to as original.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 November 2020
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 10 January 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 35.30-30/33 CFR 155.785: Submit proof of intrinsically safe radios for crew.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 24 September 2020
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 10 January 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 97.15-1/199.180: COI permits persons to be carried on board during oil spill response. Barge is non-selfpropelled on an Oceans route that must be in tow at all times. Submit procedures for onsite support vessel for emergencies such as MOB and fire when operating beyond Apra Harbor, Guam. It was reported to USCG MI that there are no support vessels on site to assist with emergencies such as MOB and transfer crew from barge to shore.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 24 September 2020
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 10 January 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 30.10-25: Replace flame impingement screens for cargo tank tops with new.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 24 September 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 January 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 50.05-10: Repair local pressure sensing engine shutdown valve and prove proper operation to USCG.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 24 September 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 January 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 50.05-10: Replace missing housing for emergency pull cable at local controls.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 24 September 2020
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 10 January 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 50.05-10: Replace broken shut off valve with new on diesel engine supply tank and prove operation to USCG.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 24 September 2020
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 23 August 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 12.10-5: Designate in writing a lifeboatman required per barge's Certificate of Inspection and demonstrate ability in
duties per cite to the attending USCG MI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 August 2019
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency towing arrangements and procedures
Issued 23 August 2019
Resolved
33 CFR 155.230(b)(2)(iv): Conduct barge retrieval drill with towing vessel to the satisfaction of the attending USCG [name withheld] to attend and witness.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 August 2019
Resolved 4 October 2019
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 23 August 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 111.75-17(e): Unapproved repairs made to port side screen with multiple screens for nav light. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending USCG.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 August 2019
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 23 August 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 31.35-1: Secure electrical box on port side and exposed electrical wire on stbd side on motor room in way of navigational lights.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 August 2019
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 23 August 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 35.05(b)(3)(ii): All cargo tank hatches must be marked “Danger-Keep Out”, minimum 3 inch letters.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 August 2019
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 23 August 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 31.35-1: Overhead light in motor room must be connected in accordance with approved USCG plans.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 August 2019
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 23 August 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 30.10-25: Replace/repair all flame screens for COT hatch covers as to original.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 August 2019
Resolved 24 September 2020
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo tank vent system
Issued 23 August 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 30.10-25: Replace all COT PV flame screens with paint and holes.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 August 2019
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 23 August 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 31.35-1: Battery in motor room must be stowed in an approved battery box.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 September 2019
Resolved 4 October 2019
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 23 August 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 31.25-1: Remark Load Lines on port and starboard side.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 September 2019
Resolved 10 January 2020
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 23 August 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 111.75-17: Provide documentation for navigational lights to show they are USCG approved.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 September 2019
Resolved 4 October 2019
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 23 August 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 32.05-1: Renew draft marks.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 September 2019
Resolved 10 January 2020
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 August 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 31.10-16: Provide copy of last inspection report or certification of towing gear.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 September 2019
Resolved 24 September 2020
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation
Issued 22 February 2019
Resolved
46CFR31.10-25: Cargo pump was disconnected and removed off the barge to Cabras' warehouse where it was dismantled for furhter assessment. Per P/E, mechanical seal was found brokena and bearings seized.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 July 2019
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 January 2019
Resolved
46CFR31.10-17(a): Vessel's annual inspection for COI is overdue as of 12JAN2019. Vessel is prohibited from being used in commercial services per its COI pending completion of a satisfactory USCG annual inspection.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 August 2019
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 29 November 2018
Resolved
46 CFR 32.02-15: Shaft tunnel/guard that penetrates motor room bulkhead inspected with wastage and holes. Repair to as original to the satisfaction of the attening MI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 November 2018
Resolved 12 July 2019
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Fixed Containment
Issued 30 August 2017
Resolved
Small Discharge Containment holed and wasted.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2017
Resolved 28 September 2017
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Governor
Issued 30 August 2017
Resolved
Plastic wires ties securing throttle cable.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2017
Resolved 28 September 2017
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 30 August 2017
Resolved
Blown down hoses not CG approved ("spa" hose).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2017
Resolved 28 September 2017
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Piping
Issued 30 August 2017
Resolved
Metal cap missing from valve in way of pressure gauge on cargo piping.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2017
Resolved 28 September 2017
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Assigning Authority Mark
Issued 30 August 2017
Resolved
Load Linemarks are not in accordance with issued ILLC.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2017
Resolved 28 September 2017
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Draft Marks/Indicating System
Issued 30 August 2017
Resolved
Draft mark require renewing ("2" missing etc...)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2017
Resolved 28 September 2017
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 30 August 2017
Resolved
(1) Type I PFD missing.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2017
Resolved 28 September 2017
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Cargo Manifold
Issued 30 August 2017
Resolved
Conduct Annual Test of cargo pump pressure gauge.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2017
Resolved 28 September 2017
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › SOPEP
Issued 30 August 2017
Resolved
SOPEP requires annual review.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2017
Resolved 28 September 2017
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Transfer Procedures
Issued 30 August 2017
Resolved
Oil Transfer Procedures not available.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2017
Resolved 28 September 2017
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch
Issued 30 August 2017
Resolved
"Danger-Keep Out" not marked on cargo hatches.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2017
Resolved 28 September 2017
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 30 August 2017
Resolved
Annual "Barge-retrieval" drill not conducted.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2017
Resolved 28 September 2017