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Each survival craft must be: Secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link permanently attached to the vessel except that a float-free link is not required if the vessel operates only on waters not as deep as the length of the painter. The inflatable buoyant apparatus was not secured to the vessel with a painter line.

Fuel lines must be accessible, protected from mechanical injury, and effectively secured against excessive movement and vibration by the use of soft nonferrous metal straps which have no sharp edges and are insulated to protect against corrosion. The fuel vent line on the vessel was ruptured.

Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located, preferably from an accessible position on the weather deck. The fuel shut off valve for the auxiliary fuel tank did not close completely.

Vessels operated beyond the 20 nautical mile limitation specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, but not more than 100 nautical miles from the nearest land, must be equipped with a MF–DSC frequency transmitter meeting the requirements of § 80.1101(c)(3) and capable of transmitting J3E emission and a receiver capable of reception of J3E emission within the band 1710 to 2850 kHz, in addition to the VHF–DSC radiotelephone installation required by paragraph (a)(1) of this section. The VHF radio on board the vessel did not include the correct MMSI number. 46 CFR 80.905 (3)(i)

Where rigid nonmetallic material (plastic) is permitted for use in piping systems by this section, the following restrictions apply: Through hull fittings and shutoff valves must be metallic. In the case of nonmetallic hulls, materials that will afford an equal degree of safety and heat resistivity as that afforded by the hull may be approved. The vessel had a plastic through hull fitting on the starboard side.

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication; Coast Guard Light List. The vessel had an out-dated Light List and Coast Pilot on board.

All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked and identified. The 24 Volt DC distribution panel in the operating station needs to be labeled.

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. The vessel had dead end wires in the operating station and battery void.

Each distribution panel or switchboard must be totally enclosed and of the dead front type. Dead front covers were missing on the 24 Volt DC and 120 Volt AC distribution panels in the operating station.

EAP traning program: An EAP training program must be conducted for the employer's crewmembers and supervisory personnel. The training program must include at least the following elements: the effects and consequences of drug and alcohol use on personal health, safety, and work environment; the manifestations and behavioral cues that may indicate drug and alcohol use and abuse; and documentation of training given to crewmembers and the employer's supervisory personnel. Supervisory personnel must receive at least 60 minutes of training. The Discovery Whale Watch company did not have a designated/trained EAP SUpervisor/Designated Employer Representative (DER), and was not providing employees with the requoired EAP education and training program. Provide proof of training for at least supervisory personnel and all crew.

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. Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station in accordance with Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must carry a radio operator who meets the following requirements: Where the station power does not exceed 250 watts carrier power or 1500 watts peak envelope power, the radio operator must hold a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. Vessel master to obtain Marine Radio Operator Permit (or higher) and provide documentation to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 184.502 / 47 CFR 80.159(e)(1)

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: charts or large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. Vessel has outdated navigation charts.

Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. Vessel has missing labels for two fuel shutoff valves.

A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by 181.300 must have at least three 2.5 gallon buckets, with an attached lanyard placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words "FIRE BUCKET" must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Vessel has missing fire buckets.

The discharge ends of vent pipes shall be fitted with removable flame screens or flame arresters. The flame screen shall consist of a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30x30 mesh. The flame screens or arresters shall be of such size and design as to prevent reduction in the net cross-sectional area of the vent pipe and permit cleaning or renewal of the flames screens or arrester elements. Vessel has one missing flame screen and one flame screen bigger than 30x30 mesh.

Ventilation of spaces containing diesel machinery. 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. Vessel has multiple vent closures that are inoperable.

Vessels shall be inspected for compliance with the standards required by this subchapter. For items not covered by standards in this subchapter, inspection shall be in accordance with standards acceptable to the Officer in Charge Marine Inspection as good marine practice. Vessel has light fixture on port side in engine room that is loosely fixed to the overhead.

Each survival craft must be secured to the vessel by a painter with a float free link. Vessel's IBA had an improperly rigged Bowsing Line.

A visual and audible high water level alarm must be provided for ach of the following unmanned spaces: shaft alley bilge. Vessel's high level water alarm for the lazarette did not work.

A hydrostatic release unit when used in a float free arrangement must be approved under 46 CFR 160.062 or 160.162. Vessels float free link did not have it's installation/expiry date marked on it.

An adult lifejacket must be carried for each person on board a vessel. Vessel has 30 adult kapok life jackets the need replacement. Reduced passenger count to 16 adults, 5 children, and 2 crew until life jackets are replaced.

The master of the vessel shall ensure each EPIRB must be tested monthly and logged. Vessel needs to update it's log book to relect the completion of drills and tests.

Both port and starboard props have clusted pitting located on the hub. Props need to be set the propeller shop to assess ability to grind and repair propellers. If unable to conduct repairs on the propellers both propellers will need to be replaced.

Fill 8 holes between engineroom and battery room with fire rated material.

Fuel fill pipes must terminate at the weather deck so as not to allow the overflow of liquid or vapors into the inside of the vessel. 46 CFR 182.20-30

Provide guards to the front of both main propulsion engines to protect from personnel injuries. 46 CFR 182.01-5

Two B-II fire extinguishers located outside in a box on the aft bulkhead were not mounted in brackets required by manufacturer. Both extinguishers were secured with a bungee cord to an eye screwed into the storage box.

The battery in the water light was not approved for use in the water light in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Part number was off by one number on Rayvac battery

Fuel and oil hoses contain unprotected non corrosion resistant fittings.

Examined forward bulkhead of Engine Room space and found bulkhead wire penetrations to be inadequately sealed to prevent water and/or vapor to exit from the space. Wire run was wrapped in a rubber gasket material and screwed to the bulkhead.

Provide up to date Coast Pilot.

Provide current paper chart or corrected to the latest Notice to Mariners. 46CFR 184.420

Provide 1 serviceable adult life jacket (total persons allowed onboard is reduced to 46 until provided).46CFR180.71

Provide 3 - 6 foot floatable line for life ring water light. 46 CFR 180.70(d)(2)

Provide rigid fitting, close fitting ferrules, or stuffing box for flexible fuel lines passing through bulkheads. 46 CFR 182.720

Provide current NOAA registration for EPIRB (vessel restricted to 3nm from shore). 46CFR180.64

Properly dead end wires in engine room and wheel house.

Prove proper oeration of over-ride system for fixed fire fighting in engine room.

Replace broken clasp on lifejacket.

Replace hydrostatic release for EPRIB prior to sailing more than 3 NM from shore.

Replace battery in water light attached to aft ring buoy.

Replace and prove proper operation of float switch in engine room.

Provide current FCC Safety Certificate.

Conduct satisfactory Drug and Alcohol Program audit prior to carrying passengers for hire.

Renew asprin in first aid kit.

Provided updated copy of Light List, Coast Pilot, and Nav Chart IAW 46 CFR 184.420.

Provide covers for port and starboard battery cases in engine room.

Properly dead end wires in lazarette overhead.

Replace one adult lifejacket with serviceable adult lifejacket and provide proof to attending CG inspector. Vessel is restricted to carry no more than 46 persons on a limited coastwise route.

Install three lights on three adult lifejackets and provide proof to CG inspector. Vessel may carry 43 persons during nightime or 46 persons during daylight hours only on a limited coastwise route.

Replace float light for 12 person life float.

Replace light on one type 3 life jacket.

Provide one fire bucket for a total of 3.

Provide proof of repair for the fixed bilge pump.

Replace the Single Side Band (SSB) radio prior to operating more than 20 miles from shore.

Replace Rubber Fernco Connectors with with marine grade hose and renew the 2 lower hose clamps on the sewage discharge line in way of the galley void.

Replace raw water toilet supply hose and plastic barbed fitting with marine grade hose and a metallic fitting in way of the galley void.

Install a plug or cap on the 1 1/2 inch through hull valve stbd side in way of the generator compartment.

Renew the raw water supply hoses for the port and stbd MDE's in way of the 2 inch swing ball valves.

Repair F/O leak on the galley stove supply line in way of the engine room aft bulkhead stbd side. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Filter

Install electrical box face plate in way of 110 VAC receptacle box on pilot house consol port side. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Outlet Box

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Renew life Jacket light batteries in accordance with 46CFR 185.726 (d). Provide proof of purchase by fax. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Lights

Provide EPIRB Hydro Release expiration date by fax. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: EPIRB

Provide proof of purchase for missing PFD by fax. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Quantity

Make collision bulkhead water tight.

Place on board vessel record of monthly tests of lifesaving equipment. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Logbook (official)

Make updates to Coast Pilot on bridge of vessel

Make updates to navigational charts.

COMPLETE SATISFACTORY COI INSPECTION PRIOR TO TAKING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE AND NLT 06APR01.

UPDATE EMERGENCY CHECK-OFF LIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 185.512.

PROVIDE COVERS FOR BATTERY MAINTENANCE RELAY SWITCHES.

REPLACE MISSING BATTERY CLIP FOR LIFEFLOAT WATERLIGHT (1 OF 3 CLIPS).

STENCIL EMERGENCY EXIT HATCH PROPERLY.

AFFIX CAPTURE CHAINS TO ENGINE BOX COVERS.

PROVE "FIRE-PROOFNESS" OF PLASTIC VENTILATION DUCT TO THE ENGINEROOM BILGES.

MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR ALL HIGH CURRENT DEVICES (PUMPS AND BATTERYCHARGER) INSIDE SUITABLE JUNCTION BOXES.

PROVIDE PROOF OF RANDOM DRUG SCREENING FOR 50% OF CREWW IN LAST YEAR.

PROVVVIDE CURRENT EDITIONS OF U.S. COAST PILOT AND 46 CFR SUBCH T.

PROVIDE GUARDS AGOUND ROTATING MACHINERY AT FRONT OF BOTH MDE'S.

SWING COMPASS AND POST AN UPDATED DEVIATION CARD IN THE PILOTHOUSE.

OBTAIN A CURRENTLY VALID FCC RADIO STATION OPERATOR'S PERMIT.

PROPERLY MARK FORWARD EMERGENCY ESCAPE HATCH INSIDE AND OUT.

REPLACE ONE REJECTED ADULT LIFE PRESERVER.

PROPERLY MARK THE LOCATION OF THE EMERGENCY FUEL SHUT OFF VALVES ON THE MAIN DECK.

PROPERLY AFFIX RETROREFLECTIVE TAPE TO THE LIFESAVING BUOYANT APPARATUS. ALSO ATTACH PROPERLY MARKED PADDLES AND SECURE PENDANT HANKS WITH LIGHT TWINE.

REPLACE LIFE PRESERVER LIGHT BATTERIES.

PROVIDE HAND OPERATED BILGE/FIRE PUMP WITH PROPER HOSE OF SUFFICIENT LENGTHTO REACH THE WATERLINE FROM THE MAIN DECK.

MOUNT STERN LIGHT SO AS TO DISPLAY A PROPER ARC OF VISIBILITY.

PROVIDE AN UPDATED MAGNETIC COMPASS DEVIATION RECORD CARD IN THE PILOTHOUSE.

PROVIDE PROOF OF RANDOM DRUG TESTING PROGRAM.

REPAIR THE FOLLOWING SECONDARY BONDS IN THE LAZARETTE COMPARTMENT:_x001C_ A) BOTH LONGITUDINAL UNDER DECK SUPPORTS AT THE TRANSOM_x001C_ B) BOTH AFT LONGITUDINAL FUEL TANK BLOCKS AT THE TRANSOM

IN THE EVENT THAT THE 2 SEA VALVES AND 3 TRANSDUCERS ARE REMOVED:_x001C_ A) A 12:1 SCARF RATIO MUST BE USED TO PROVIDE A PROPER BOND_x001C_ B) THE REPAIR WILL BE AS CLOSE AS PRACTICAL TO THE ORIGINAL LAY UP SCHED._x001C_ C) A COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR MUST EXAMINE THE FINAL REPAIR.

GROUND OUT AND PROPERLY REPAIR EXISTING PATCH STBD SIDE FWD OF THE STERN_x001C_ TUBE.

GROUND OUT AND PROPERLY REPAIR DELAMINATED AREA OF THE TRANSOM MIDSHIPS_x001C_ IN WAY OF THE WIND/WATERLINE.

GROUND OUT AND PROPERLY REPAIR DELAMINATED AREA STBD SIDE CHINE 3FT FWD_x001C_ OF CHINE.

PROVIDE COMPASS DEVIATION CARD WITH ATLEAST 8 POSITIONS FOR REFERENCE.

PROVIDE COMPASS DIVIATION TABLE.

EXTEND (1) NATURAL ENGINEROOM VENT TO JUST ABOVE THE BILGE.

PROVIDE (1) ADDITIONAL COAST GUARD APPROVED ADULT TYPE I LIFE PRESERVER. VESSEL IS RESTRICTEDTO NO MORE THAN 45 TOTAL PERSONS COASTWISE.

PROPERLY ENCLOSE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVES.

PROVIDE NEW WEAK LINKS TO BOTH LIFE FLOATS.

SERVICE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.

PROVIDE GLOBES AND GUARDS ON MACHINERY SPACE LIGHTS.

REMOUNT STERN LIGHT ( AS FAR AFT AS PRACTICABLE ).

UPON COMPLETION OF REMOVAL OF GENERATOR - PROVE OPERATION OF VESSEL ELECTRONICS AND FUEL SYSTEM.

PROVIDE CHILD LIFE JACKET LOCKER