BB 822

The scope of the annual inspection is the same as the inspection for certification but in less detail unless the cognizant marine inspector finds deficiencies or determines that a major change has occurred since the last inspection. The inspection for certification shall include an inspection of the structure…and equipment. The inspection shall be such to insure that the vessel, as regards the structure…and equipment is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended. During the vessels annual inspection, the marine inspector identified an half inch wasted hole along the lower portion of the aft starboard side open hopper cargo hold allowing the potential free flow of oil field waste directly overboard. The vessel is shall make necessary repairs to the satisfaction of the local OCMI prior to departing Broussard Brothers and carrying any cargo.

A response plan submitted to meet the requirements of § 155.1040 must identify the training to be provided to the spill management team, the qualified individual, and other personnel in § 155.1040 with specific responsibilities under the plan including tankermen and members of the towing vessel crew. Vessel did not provide a training record. Company must provide a record of training. 33CFR155.1055

A vessel owner or operator required by § 155.1040 to have a response plan shall conduct exercise as necessary to ensure that the plan will function in an emergency. Vessel did not provide evidence of required exercises. Company must provide a record of exercises. 33CFR155.1060

The scope of the annual inspection is the same as the inspection for certification but in less detail unless the cognizant marine inspector finds deficiencies or determines that a major change has occurred since the last inspection. The inspection for certification shall include an inspection of the structure…and equipment. The inspection shall be such to insure that the vessel, as regards the structure…and equipment is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended. During the vessels annual inspection, the marine inspector identified a 6-8 inch crack along the vessels stern hull plate. Additionally, excess water was observed in the vessels stern void. The vessel shall not depart the shipyard until necessary repairs are conducted and source of water ingress is determined to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Replace all manhole cover gaskets.

De-water stern void and check for water ingress and watertight integrity.