DISCOVERY

A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. The FCC Safety Certificate and FCC Radio Authorization is expired. 46 CFR § 184.502

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. When repairs are made during an emergency, the owner, managing operator, or master shall notify the OCMI as soon as practicable after such repairs or alternations are made. The port rudder packing gland is leaking water into the port lazarette space. The leak is approximately one liter every 5 days. The packing gland shall be replaced and made watertight. 46 CFR § 176.700

A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have the following equipment at the operating station: (1) A light to indicate discharge; and (2) An audible alarm that sounds upon discharge. The audible and visual alarm is not operational on the port side FireBoy system protecting the machinery space. The audible alarm is not operational on the starboard side FireBoy system protecting the machinery space. 46 CFR 181.420(b)

Where flexible nonmetallic hose is permitted for use in piping systems by this section, it must meet SAE J–1942 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 175.600) or be specifically approved by the Commandant. The following restrictions apply: For the purpose of flexibility only, flexible hose installed in lengths of not more than 760 millimeters (30 inches) and subject to pressures of not more than 35 kPa (5 psig), may meet the following requirements: USCG Type A1, A2, B1, or B2 flexible hose may be accepted in accordance with 33 CFR part 183, subpart J. Flexible hose was found installed on the port and starboard fuel tank delievery lines and next to the main engine fuel pump. The flexible hose is less than 30" but does not meet USCG A1 fuel hose standards. 46 CFR 182.720(b)

All equipment, including switches, fuses, lampholders, etc., must be suitable for the voltage and current utilized. Overcurrent protection must be provided for each ungrounded conductor for the purpose of opening the electric circuit if the current reaches a value that causes an excessive or dangerous temperature in the conductor or conductor insulation. Conductors must be protected in accordance with their current carrying capacities. Fuses must be of the cartridge type only and be listed by Underwriters Laboratories or another independent laboratory recognized by the Commandant. Each circuit breaker must meet UL 489 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 175.600) or other standard specified by the Commandant. The primary branch overcurrent protection on the starboard side is a 100 amp 220V AC double pole breaker which does not protect the 12V DC 8 AWG conductor based on its current carrying capacity or DC current. The port side primary overcurrent protection could not be identified by its current rating or breaker size. Both overcurrent protection devices will be replaced with a UL listed fuse or UL 489 breaker rated at the conductor's current carrying capacity. 46 CFR 183.380

Each battery must be located as high above the bilge as practicable, secured to protect against shifting with the roll and pitch of the vessel, and free from exposure to water splash or spray. The port and starboard starting batteries are not secured to prevent shifting or movement. 46 CFR 183.350(b)

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. The terminal strip for the 12V DC circuit located under the operating console was found with heavy corrosion creating resistance and heat when energized. 46 CFR 183.200(b)

All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 610 millimeters (24 inches) apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. The battery conductors to the main engine are not supported and installed in the bilge. 46 CFR 183.340(b)(4)

Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent. The port and starboard machinery space have a rectangular cover over the access to each space that is not vapor tight which permits the passage of the FireBoy agent outside of the space if discharged. 46 CFR 182.465(h)

At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. The port and starboard main engines do not have guards for the rotating belts which endangers personnel entering the engine room while the machinery is energized. 46 CFR 176.830

The master shall conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies. Fire fighting drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The master was unable to provide a record of crew drills. 46 CFR 185.520

The lights prescribed by these Rules shall, if carried, also be exhibited from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility and may be exhibited in all other circumstances when it is deemed necessary. The stern light was not operational when tested and the arc of visibility is larger than what is permitted by the navigation rules. 33 CFR 83.20

A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. The FCC station license is expired. 46 CFR 184.502

VSL must comply with FCC requirements for station license. On board FCC station license expired on 2021.

Master shall ensure that monthly test of EPIRB is performed and logged. No records of conducted EPIRB monthly test.

VSL operates on high seas must have on board FCC Type, Cat I, 406 MHz EPIRB. Found on board EPIRB with expired NOAA registration and battery.

Fixed gas fire extinguisher system must be service and maintained annual. Last services conducted on board fire protection equipment was APR 2021.

Wire must be protected from environment. Found several bilge pumps with improper wire connections, conductors are exposed to bilge water.

Company must has drug and alcohol program. No records of current drug and alcohol program o f board.

Vessel inspected under subcahpter T may not operate without having on board a valid USCG COI. Vessel's hull exam and is overdue.

VSL must have valid FCC Safety Radio Certificate. Provide proof of valid FCC Certificates.

Vessel must conduct crew training once every three months. Provide proof of conducted training.

Provide up-to-date light list and tide tables.

EPIRB must have current NOAA registration. Provide proof of EPIRB registering with NOAA.

FGFE must be service and test annually by qualified individual. Proved proof of completed services.

First aid kit content must not have expired items. Replace expired items in first aid kit.

Vessel must have valid FCC Safety Certificate as required by 47CFR80. Provide proof of valid FCC Safety Certificate.

A space with non-watertight closure on main deck must have bilge high level alarms as required by 46 CFR 182.530. Install bilge high level alarm in port and starboard space with non- water tight hatches.

Vessel must have up-to-date light list, coastal pilot, local notice to mariners and charts as required by 46 CFR 184.420

Replace non-metallic hoses on reduction gear heat exchanger.

Replace wasted through-hull fittings on port & starboard exhaust discharge pipes.

Remove dead end wires in port engine compartment.

Repair inoperable operating indicator for forward bilge pumps.

Repair inoperable bilge high level alarm for starboard steering compartment.

Provide two portable lights.

Replace wasted hatch frames on forward water tight hatch.

Vessel must be in compliance with standard for machinery required in 46 CFR 176.800. Conduct repairs and demonstrate proper operations of the port propulsion engine.

All wire and cable must be protected from the weather as required by 46 CFR 183.340. wire conductor to mast all round light are exposed. Make proper wire protection

Portable CO2 must be in good general condition as required by 46 CFR 176.810. Replace (02) portable CO2 with excessive corrosion.

Vessel must have visual and audible alarms at the operator station as required by 46 CFR 182.530. Repair inoperable bilge high level alarm in port steering compartment.

Deck rails must be designed and construct to withstand a point of load of 200 lbs as required by 46 CFR 177.900. Repair upper deck hand rail with cracked welds.

Propulsion engine must have jacket water discharge temperature gauge as required by 46 CFR 182.410. Repair inoperable engine temperature gauge on port engine.

Vessel 26 and 65 feet long must have 1 fixed power pump and 1 portable hand pump or fixed hand pump as required by 46 CFR 182.520. Install missing fixed hand pump.

Waste receptacles must be constructed of non combustible material withy no opening in the side or bottom as required by 46 CFR 177.405. Replace existing plastic waste receptacle.

Submersible electric bilge pump must meet requirements in UL 1113 as required by 46 CFR 182.520. Demonstrate proper operation of the bilge pump in port forward space.

Battery component must be in operational status as required by 46 CFR 186.806. Repair inoperable ammeter for STBD battery.

Program MMSIM on VHF's DSC and conduct training to crew as required by 47 CFR 80.905(a)(1).

EPIRB testing must be conducted and logged on monthly bases. No evidence of logged EPIRB testing. 46 CFR 185.728

Navigation light must be in good condition and operate properly. Stern light was extinguish. 46 CFR 183.420

FGFE must be serviced and tested annually. Tag on fire boys FGFE is dated 2014. 46 CFR 181.420

All machinery installation must comply with manufacture required parts. Found fuel filter housing cracked and leaking fuel. Repair as original. 46 CFR 182.455

Flexible hoses designed for use with hose clamps. Found missing hose clamps on port & STBD engines cooling system. 46 CFR182.720

Engine must have jacket water discharge temperature gauge. Inoperable installed port temperature gauge. 46CFR182.410

A positive action valve must be provide to any openings below vessel weather deck. Found thru hull fittings in port & STBD engine room with temporary caps. 46 CFR 179.350

Vessel must have visual and audible bilge high level alarm at the control station. Port engine room light not working, port steering audible not working, STBD engine room audible and visual are not working and steering no audible. 46 CFR 182.530

Vessel must carry a first aid kit approved in accordance with 46CFR160.041. Found partial filled first aid kit.

Vessel has 2001 chart. Provide update charts. 46CFR184.420

No float-free link on 10 person life float. Install appropriate float-free link to 10 person life float. 46CFR180.130

Found only 4 red flares on board. Must have 6 red for limited coast wise route. 46CFR180.68

Faded markings on life buoys. VSL name must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters and numbers. 46CFR185.604

EPIRB registration expired on AUG 2013. Update EPIRB registration. 46CFR180.64

Faded stenciling ob fire buckets. Stenciled in contrasting color with bucket. 46CFR181.610

46 CFR 4.06: No proof of arrangements made for post-casualty testing after hours.

46 CFR 16.250 and 33 CFR 95: Employer could not provide information regarding arrangements for testing as required for reasonable cause.

46 CFR 16.401: Failure to have EAP displayed for hotline numbers and SAP name/contact information.

46 CFR 16.401: Failure to have proof of training for Supervisor and crewmembers.

46 CFR 16.500: Did not have proof of MIS report for 2009.

Found exposed wire splice on bilge pump in port and starboard fwd voids. Install water tight wire connection.

Found (01) expired flare. Provide one flare with unexpired date.

Found (05) paddles on (03) life floats not in serviceable conditions. Provide (05) paddles in good conditions.

Found (10) adult life jackets with missing strap metal clips. Provide (10) additional life jackets with working metal clips on straps.

Found (01) B-II fire extinguisher with pressure gauge indication under pressure. Re service the CO2 extinguisher to show pressure gage in green zone.

Found Engine room Fix fire fighting system (FireBoys) with out service tags. Provide proof of fireBoys system last service.

Found (01) B-I CO2 with out service tag. Provide a proof of CO2 last service.

Found Compass with inoperable light. Repair compass light.

Found on board 2008 notice to mariners. Provide a proof of current local Notice to Mariners.

Found portable water pump with dhischarge hose to short to reach water side. Provide sufficient hose length to reach out side of the vessel.

Found starboard engine room Bilge high level alarm inoperable. Repair high water level alarm.

Found (02) life floats not attached to painter. Attached life floats to the painter.

Found (03) life floats with unknown weak link. Install CG approved weak link on the life floats.

Found vessel with no FCC Station License. Provide a proof of current FCC Station license.

Found eyewash solution with expired dates. Provide eyewash solution with current dates.

Install proper fixed fire extinguishing system in port engine room.

Install new windows port and starboard bow.

Provide proof of annual service for two B-II fire extinguishers onboard.

Place onboard two orange day smoke signals.

Provide proof of a marine raio operator license.

Make permanent repairs to aft handrail chains and top deck forward chains.

Repair or replace one lifebuoy.

Properly mount all bilge pumps.

Install double hose clamps on main engine exhaust hoses.

Found port and starboard engine room fixed fire fighting system remote activation pulls not connected. Make permenant repairs prior to operating with passengers.

Found licensed masters knowingly operating M/V Discovery with safety violations with passengers for hire.

Found the remote fuel shutoffs for port and starboard main engines not connected. Make permenant repairs prior to operating with passengers.

Found engine room natural ventilation ducts of an unapproved material. Install proper ventilation ducts as per 46CFR182.465.

Found plywood insert for opening in forward bulkhead/deck rail not on board the vessel. Replace missing insert.

Found upperdeck not marked with the maximum allowed passengers as per the vessel's stability letter. Mark upperdeck.

Found vessel master unable to provide stability letter. Prove stability letter is posted on board vessel.

Found resin smeared across the magnetic compass making it un-readable. Repair compass.

Found unapproved hose used for bilge pump discharge. Replace unapproved hose with approved J-1942 hose.

Found vessels lifefloats missing lights. Install self activating lights in all lifefloats.

Found vessels starboard aft bilge alarm not properly operating. Prove proper operation of bilge alarm.

Found Captain not enrolled in company drug test program. Enroll Captain in companies program.

Found vessel did not have a waste management plan. Post waste management plan.

Found vessel not ready of sea which prevented fire drill. Make vessel ready for sea and conduct fire drill.

Found vessel not ready of sea which prevented man overboard drill. Make vessel ready for sea and conduct man overboard drill.

Found 5/8 fire pump missing from vessel. Repair or replace fire pump.

Found fixed halon systems not annually serviced. Prove annual servicing of fixed halon systems.

Found vessel missing Coast Guard Light List. Prove vessel has up-dated Coast Guard Light List.

Found vessel missing inland navigational rules. Prove vessel has up-dated inland navigational rules.

Found vessel missing up-dated marine charts. Prove vessel has up-dated marine charts.

Found vessel missing Tide/Tidal current tables. Prove vessel has up-dated Tide/Tidal current tables.

Found vessel missing US Coast Pilot. Prove vessel has up-dated US Coast Pilot.

Found vessel magnetic compass not illuminated. Prove vessel magnetic compass is illuminated.

Found stern anchor light obstructed by deck spot light. Prove stern anchor light is not obstructed.

Found vessel did not have adequate length of anchor cable. Prove adequate anchor cable length.

Found all 3 of the vessels buoyant apparatus not ready for inspection. Prove buoyant apparatus are ready for inspection.

Found remote fuel shutoffs not properly attached. Repair or replace remove fuel shutoffs.

Found fire and smoke detection system not ready for inspection. Prove proper operation of fire and smoke detection system.

Found fuel tanks vent pipe mesh missing. Prove fuel tanks vent pipe have approved mesh.

Found engine rooms supply ducting not extended to lower bilge. Prove engine rooms supply ducting are extended to lower bilge area.

Found no exhaust ducting in engine rooms. Install exhaust ducting in engine rooms.

Found vessels starboard engine room fixed fire fighting system not operational. Temporary repairs made on site. Make repairs so activation cable is permanently attached to system.

Found temporary repairs made to the vessels throttle cable on the port main engine. Make permanent repairs to throttle cable.

Found the vessel does not have a written waste management plan. Develop a written waste management plan.

Found the vessel does not have 50% of it crew currently trained in CPR/first aid. Complete required training for 50% CPR/first aid.

Found deadened wires in the overhead main deck and wire not properly connected on the STBD engine room fixed firefighting system. Remove old wiring or replace lighting and properly connect fixed firefighting system.

Found warning signs and safety instruction not properly displayed. Display safety instruction and warning signs.

Found 3 missing day smokes distress signals. Prove proper day/night distress signals.

Found children lifejackets missing retro-reflective material. Repair or replace jackets.

Found white lifebuoy in lieu of international orange. Replace white with orange of the proper size.

Found Drug and Alcohol program not in compliance with random testing due to small size of company and being self administered. Enroll in Coast Guard approved group DAPI program.

CROP AND RENEW ALL DETERIORATED TRANSVERSE FRAMES AND BULKHEADS.

Safety Radio Certificate expired.

Watertight deck hatch seals worn.

Port fixed firefighting system is exhausted. Provide 2 additional CO2 BII Fire Extinguishers. Complete repairs. Provide satisfactory annual servicing report.

Lifebuoys missing retroflective tape.

Bilge alarm indicator inoperable.

FCC Safety Certificate not present in non-adherence with 47 CFR 80. Corrective action required not later than 20 June 03. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: FCC Safety Certificate

Vessels 3 LF/BA not properly stowed in non-adherence with 46 CFR 180.130/.137. Not later than 05 June 03 LF/BA shall be stowed in a float free condition with weak link.

Vessel's 3 LF/BA missing equipment in non-adherence with 46 CFR 180.175. Not later than 05 June 03 corrective action shall be taken, eg each raft shall have appropriate paddles, water lights, painters, and grab lines.

Vessel's 3 LF/BA retro-reflective tape deteriorated in non-adherence with 46 CFR 185.604. Not later than 05 June 03 appropriate retro-reflective tape shall be installed.

Vessel lifejackets [personal flotation devices] retro-reflective tape deteriorated in non-adherence with 46 CFR 185.604. Not later than 05 June 03, proper retro-reflective tape shall be installed.

Ring life bouys deteriorated in non-adherence with 46 CFR 180.70. Not later than 05 June 03, ring bouys shall be replaced or be refurbished in accordance with manufacturer's instructions to original subchapter Q specification.

CAT 1, 406 EPIRB battery expired in non-adherence with 46 CFR 185.728. Not later than 05 June 03 battery shall be replaced.

Emergency Instruction List not posted in a manner visible to passengers in non-adherence with 46 CFR 185.510. Not later than 05 June 03 Instruction List shall be posted. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Emergency Instruction List

Man Overboard Drills not logged in non-adherence with 46 CFR 185.520. Not later than 05 June 03 Man Overboard Drills shall be logged.

Fire Fighting Drills not logged in non-adherence with 46 CFR 185.524. Not later than 05 June 03 Fire Fighting Drills shall be logged.

Monthly EPIRB test not logged in non-adherence with 46 CFR 185.728. Not later than 05 June 03 monthly EPIRB test shall be logged.

Survival craft maintenance not logged in non-adherence with 46 CFR 185.702. Not later than 05 June 03 survival craft maintenance shall be logged.

First aid kit not maintained in non-adherence with 46 CFR 184.710. Not later than 05 June 03 first aid kit shall be replaced or refurbished.

Nautical charts and publications not corrected to date in non-adherence with 46 CFR 184.420. Not later than 05 June 03 charts and publications required to be corrected to date using Notices to Mariners Corrections.

Starboard emergency fuel shut off inoperable in non-adherence with 46 CFR 185.608. Not later than 05 June 03 remote shut off shall be re-engineered to ensure proper valve closure.

Deck IWO starboard side midships outer hull deteriorated. Note: Item on owner's worklist to be completed not later than 15 July 2003. Owner notified USCG of deficiency.

Starboard engine compartment fixed fire extinguishing system cable is stiff. Note: Item on owner's worklist to be completed not later than 15 July 2003. Owner notified USCG of deficiency.

Provide proof of EPIRB registration with NOAA.

Prove the operation of the bilge pumps in the port and stbd fwd compartment, and the stbd water tank compartment.

Prove the operation of the port and stbd engine room high level bilge alarms.

Stencil upper deck capacity in way of aft ladder.

Install upper course rail in way of the forward port and stbd passenger embarkation point.

Install lower course rail in way of the aft port and stbd passenger embarkation point.

Provide 3 hand held flares.

Provide waterlights and paddles for each life float and mount in a float free arrangement with painter. Vessel is restricted to not more than three(3) miles from shore until completion.

Renew grab lines on the main deck ring buoy.

Install heat shield/lagging over turbo chargers on the port and stbd engines.x

Present company drug testing program for review by USCG marine inspector.

Renew the hydrostatic release device for the EPIRB and register EPIRB with NOAA. Vessel is restricted to not more than three (3) miles from shore until completion.

Provide 1 additional adult life jacket for the vessel.

Update chart 81076 and provide tide and current tables.

Provide sufficient amounts of USCG approved life floats for 24 persons or conver the onboard buoyant apparatuses in accordance with manufactures instructions. Vessel is restricted to not more than three (3) miles from shore until completion.

Make watertight the forward and middle compartment flush deck hatches on the port and starboard sides.

Renew/repair all deck to hull interior bonding angle on the 3rd compartmentfrom the bow on the starboard side.

Double clamp all electric bilge pump discharge hoses.

Cap the thru-hull fitting for the former fire pump sea suction prior to operation with passengers.

Double hose clamp all salt water cooling inlet hoses.

Install a battery cover for the starboard battery bank.

Stencil vessel's name and hailing port on the stern.

Stencil upper deck limitation on the vessel.

Install high level bilge alarms for the port and starboard steering compartments.

Post original COI on vessel.

Provide an 8 inch bell for the vessel.

Provide a watertight container for the distress signals and label.

Prove the operation of the alarms and safeties for the pre-engineered fixedfire fighting systems.

Install cotter pins on the hardware connecting the tie bar to both steeringtiller arms prior to operations with passengers.

Provide a copy of the Navigation Rules for the vessel.

Provide 3 additional flares for the vessel.

Provide sufficient discharge hose for the portable bilge pump to remove water from any compartment directly overboard.

Install lagging on the inlet elbow to the turbo charger from the exhaust manifold for both engines.

Provide training to all masters and deckhands on the company's drug and alcohol program no later than 16SEP99.

Log and conduct quarterly emergency drills (fire and man overboard drills).

Conduct and log monthly EPIRB tests.

Mount EPIRB in a float free arrangement.

Properly install bottom holder platform brackets and backing plates for thetop hinge supports and compressor foundations to the satisfaction of the attending USCG marine inspector. Until such time, no more than 4 dive helmets and 2 personnel may be on the dive platform at one time.

Repair fuel shut-off valve system.

Replace compass lightbulb. Until such time, vsl is limited to daylight operations only.

Battery box does not allow for proper ventilation. Replace or repair current battery box in port/stbd ER.

Repair/replace engine on/off switch.

Provide a corrosion resistant detachable clip for floating waterlight/ring life buoy, as per 46 CFR 180.70.d.3.

Replace portable BII extinguisher outside stbd ER.

Install approved fuel line.

Replace ground wire for fill pipe/fuel tank.

Repair fuel tank vents and install a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30X30 mesh.

Repair ER ventilation system. As currently installed, both power ventilation units provide supply ventilation (one of the two units needs toprovide exhaust ventilation).

Provide and install a fixed fire extinguishing and detecting system in the engine room in accordance with 46 CFR 400.