LAURENCE M. GOULD

The owner/operator is not maintaining the vessel's "inactive" status in accordance with the applicable regulations and safety management to maintain a valid COI, as permitted by letter issued to vessel from Sector St. Petersburg on April 30, 2025. Referenced letter is hereby revoked. -Based on objective evidence that vessel has not been properly maintained, vessel must either return to a fully manned status or chose to enter a "laid up" status, and notify local OCMI of decision. Inspection to continue pending vessel's decision.

In addition to the independent bilge suction(s) required by paragraph (e) of this section, an emergency bilge suction must be provided in the machinery space for all self-propelled vessels. MI observed the emergency bilge suction valve was seized closed. 46 CFR 188.20 46 CFR 56.50-50(f)

The auxiliary steering gear must be of adequate strength for and capable of steering the vessel at navigable speed and of being brought speedily into action in an emergency. -MI observed that Port steering HPU #2 forward and aft solenoid was inoperable while operating on the Emergency Diesel Generator. 46 CFR 58.25-10 (d) (1)

Power operated valves installed to comply with the requirements of this section must meet the following requirements:(i) Valve actuators must be capable of closing the valves under all conditions. -MI observed 7 out of 11 quick closing valves were either inoperable or not calibrated. 46 CFR 56.50-60(d)(3)

Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the inspector from making such tests or inspections as he or she deems necessary to be assured of the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel. -MI observed accumulation of fuel oil in the containment under the fuel oil tank in the emergency generator room. In addition, there was substantial accumulation of oil and oil soaked rag under the #2 generator. 46 CFR 189.25-50

The means for securing and maintaining weather tightness shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration. The arrangements shall ensure that the tightness can be maintained in any sea conditions. -Marine Inspector identified damaged gasket material and gaps in the sealing surfaces on the aft steering compartment hatch (stbd) and the weathertight double-doors accessing the main deck tool storage room (aft deck). 46 CFR 42.15-30(c)(1)

Ventilator openings shall be provided with weather tight closing appliances of steel or other equivalent material. -Marine Inspector identified missing gasket material on ventilation cover for hazmat storage room (aft deck). Several ventilation covers for vessel’s superstructure were not installed at the time of inspection. 46 CFR 42.15-45(d)

Drills must, as far as practicable, be conducted as if there were an actual emergency. -Marine Inspector must witness fire and abandon ship emergency drills, to include lowering and maneuvering of rescue boat. 46 CFR 199.180(c)(1)

The boundary bulkheads and decks separating the accommodations and control stations from hold and machinery spaces, galleys, main pantries, laboratories, and storerooms, other than small service lockers, shall be of “A” Class construction… Ceilings, linings, and insulation, including pipe and duct laggings, shall be approved incombustible materials. -Marine Inspector identified missing bulkhead insulation material in way of a pipe bulkhead penetration (12” x 12”) between the galley and the pantry room forward of the galley. 46 CFR 190.07-10(c) 46 CFR 190.07-10(d)(7)

Each space used by passengers or crew must be fitted with lighting that provides for a safe habitable and working environment under normal conditions. -Marine Inspector identified several lights not illuminating in the Baltic room and Aquarium room working spaces. 46 CFR 111.75-15

Internal combustion engine exhausts, boiler, and galley uptakes, and similar sources of ignition shall be kept clear of and suitably insulated from any woodwork or other combustible matter. -Marine Inspector identified the electric heating element for vessel’s sauna room to be immediately adjacent (4”) to the wood-lined interior bulkhead of the space, potentially causing a fire hazard. 46 CFR 190.05-5

Enough lights throughout machinery spaces to allow essential operations and observations under emergency conditions and to allow restoration of service. -MI observed: emergency lighting in the emergency generator room was extinguished, emergency lighting (#39) in the aft steering compartment was held in place by tape, and the emergency generator fan cables gland was and missing exposing wires. 46 CFR 112.15-1(b)

An electric apparatus must be designed, constructed, and installed to prevent any person from accidentally contacting energized parts. -MI observed a broken electrical receptacle in the aft passageway. 46 CFR 111.05-3 (a)

An inspection, either general or partial depending upon the circumstances, shall be made whenever any important repairs or alterations are undertaken. -MI observed the refrigeration was changed from R22 to R438A invalidating the IAPP Certificate. 46 CFR 189.45-5(a)

The emergency power source must meet Table 1 to 112.05-5 and have the capacity to supply all loads, at a unity (1.0) service factor, that are simultaneously connected to it. MI observed that emergency generator was supplying 480 volts to emergency switchboard. Generator data placard states that generator is rated for 440 volts. Vessel shall provide documentation from generator manufacturer that generator can be configured to safely produce 480 volts. 46 CFR 112.05-5 (a)

The inspections and tests must ensure that the equipment and associated structure are in satisfactory operating conditions and fit for the service for which they are intended. MI observed that #1 & 2 fuel oil transfer pump suction connections, emergency generator transfer pump suction/discharge connections, hand priming pump, and fuel flow meter were leaking fuel. Vessel shall enact permanent repairs to the satisfaction of USCG Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 61.01-1 (b)

All manned vessels shall have permanently exhibited for the guidance of the officer in charge of the vessel, general arrangement plans showing for each deck the various fire retardant bulkheads together with particulars of the fire-detecting, manual alarm and fire extinguishing systems, fire doors... MI observed that the fire and safety plan did not indicate which fire doors were to be self-closing. 46 CFR 196.36(a)

Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the inspector from making such tests or inspections as he or she deems necessary to be assured of the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel. MI observed the following fire doors were labeled as self-closing, but were inoperable: -O3 deck port side HVAC space. 46 CFR 189.25-50 -O1 deck aft access door leading to ship exterior. -Main deck dry lab door.

Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the inspector from making such tests or inspections as he or she deems necessary to be assured of the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel. MI observed the following locations had inoperable or damaged light fixtures: o EDG room – lighting missing a cover. o Lower level engine room, centerline lighting not working. o Hydraulic room two four inch lights inoperable. 46 CFR 189.25-50

Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the inspector from making such tests or inspections as he or she deems necessary to be assured of the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel. MI observed that the HAZMAT locker door was only operable with two persons pulling on the door. 46 CFR 189.25-50

Ships to which this chapter applies shall comply with the requirements of the safety-related provisions of the introduction and with part I-A of the Polar Code and shall, in addition to the requirements of regulations I/7, I/8, I/9, and I/10, as applicable, be surveyed and certified, as provided for in that Code. MI observed multiple items listed on the Polar Certificate that were not onboard or were inoperable to include: o Aft set of INMARSAT-C, inoperable. o Telemedical assistance services, not on board. o Two echo depth sounders or a device with two independent transducers. o Ice tracking services, not on board. o Vessel must provide required system(s) and services within 30 days for issuance of Polar Code Certificate. 74 SOLAS (20) XIV/ 3.1

The fire detection and alarm system must be capable of immediate operation at all times that the vessel is in service. MI observed that the main deck fire detection was inoperable. Vessel rectified inop detectors. 46 CFR 193.05-1(a) 46 CFR 76.27-5 (b)

Means shall be provided for stopping all fans in ventilation systems serving the chemical laboratories, scientific laboratories, chemical storerooms, and machinery spaces and for closing all doorways, ventilators, and annular spaces around funnels and other openings to such spaces, from outside these spaces, in case of fire. MI observed that thruster tunnel ventilation dampers did not close when remotely operated. Crew replaced relay. 46 CFR 190.15-10 (b)

The auxiliary steering gear must be of adequate strength for and capable of steering the vessel at navigable speed and of being brought speedily into action in an emergency. MI observed that Port steering HPU #2 was unable to move the rudder the required while operating on the Emergency Diesel Generator. 46 CFR 58.25-10 (d) (1)

An electric apparatus must be designed, constructed, and installed to prevent any person from accidentally contacting energized parts. MI observed that spare breaker location was not covered with a blank on emergency switchboard in. Blank was installed. 46 CFR 111.05-3 (a)

Where the general emergency alarm signal cannot be heard over the background noise, there must be a red-flashing light, or rotating beacon, in addition to the general emergency alarm signal. MI observed the general emergency alarm visual indicator inoperable in the thruster tunnel room. Beacon was replaced. 46 CFR 113.25 (a)

The type of piping joint used must be suitable for the design conditions and must be selected with consideration of joint tightness, mechanical strength and the nature of the fluid handled. MI observed a leaking joint on the fixed foam firefighting system. Crew replaced pipe nipple. 46 CFR 56.30-3

Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. COI anniversary date was due for first annual 3 months before or after 23Jul2022. Vessel must complete annual inspection prior to departure. 46 CFR 189.27-1(a)

Vessels that operate in salt water must undergo two drydock and two internal structural examinations within any five year period. No more than three years may elapse between any two examinations. Per correspondence with Sector St. Petersburg OCMI, vessel is in transit to complete required dry dock exam, and may not operate in a research capacity until the required dry dock exam is complete. 46 CFR 189.4-3(a)(1)

Lifeboat falls must be renewed when necessary due to deterioration or at intervals of not more than 5 years, whichever is earlier. Fall renewal was due 14Jun2024. 46 CFR 195.06-1 46 CFR 199.190(j)(2)

Lifeboat and rescue boat release gear must be operationally tested under a load of 1.1 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full compliment of persons and equipment whenever overhauled or at least once every 5 years. Weight test was due 14Jun2024. 46 CFR 195.06-1 46 CFR 199.190(i)(5)

Navigation bridge remote propulsion control must be performed by a single control device for each independent propeller. Remote operation of STBD Controllable Pitch Propeller failed during voyage. Conduct needed repairs and prove proper operations of STBD CPP.

At each inspection for certification, periodic inspection, and at such other times as considered necessary the inspector must determine that all fire-extinguishing equipment is in suitable condition and he may require such tests as are considered necessary to determine the condition of the equipment. The inspector must determine if the tests and inspections required by § 196.15-60 of this subchapter have been conducted. Fixed fire-extinguishing systems must be checked as noted in Table 189.25-20(a)(2). In addition, all parts of the fixed fire-extinguishing systems must be examined for excessive corrosion and general conditions. Observed cylinders for CO2 systems onboard were not weight tested as required by regulation 46CFR189.25-20(a)(2)

Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the inspector from making such tests or inspections as he or she deems necessary to be assured of the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel. Observed BOSN Locker escape hatch was not sealing as required to maintain watertight integrity. 46CFR189.25-50(a)

If your vessel's Certificate of Inspection is renewed less often than annually, the marine inspector must check the settings of the safety or relief valves on all pressure vessels, except cargo tanks, twice every 5 years. No more than 3 years may elapse between any check and its immediate predecessor. Observed test completion for pressure relief valves on air receivers are not being documented/completed as required by regulation. 46CFR61.10-5(i)(2)

11112-Lifeboats- The speed at which the fully loaded survival craft of rescue boat is lowered to the water shall not be less then that obtained from the formula, S =0.4 + 0.02 H. Vessel to provide video evidence of the emergency launching operation to show survival craft meeting minimum required launching speed. 74 SOLAS 97cons)III/48, 49CFR199.153(h)(1) Code 17c

Operating instructions, posters or signs shall be provided on or in the vicinity of the survival craft and their launching controls and shall illustrate the purpose of controls and procedures for the operating appliance and give relevant instructions or warnings. Vessel did not provide instructions to illustrate emergency procedures for launching survival crafts.

Steering gear testing and drills shall be conducted within 12h before departure, the steering gear shall be checked and tested by the ships crew. CGMI tested steering gear and found both port and starboard rudder angle indicators out of adjustment by five degrees.

Port main engine governor failed.