IB9524

The scantlings, material, and workmanship, the subdivision of cargo spaces, the arrangement of cofferdams, the testing of tanks and cofferdams, shall be at least equivalent to the requirements of a recognized classification society for the particular service specified in the application for the certificate of inspection and permit for the transportation of liquid flammable cargoes in bulk as of the date when the tank vessel was built or as of the date when the vessel was converted into a tank vessel. Due to allision, a 4 foot by 9 foot section of the 3P cargo tank top that was crushed. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. Vessel is permitted to proceed to Monsantos facility, MM 120, to offload cargo then proceed to TT barge MM 104 for tank cleaning. Once barge is ready for repairs to commence representative is to provide a repair proposal to the CG prior to effecting repairs.

Cargo tank High level alarms did not work during Annual Examination. Documentation requiring proper operation of the system is required from a marine electrician. Vessel is restriced from conducting cargo operations that require vapor recovery until this requirement is met.

Reweld pick up welds on external cargo tank framing. Ten welds are currently broken. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Stiffener

Gouge and reweld fracture on deck knuckle butt seam in way of port side top corner cap. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Weld

Make permanent repairs to fractures in the port stern, fwd of the corner wrapper, at the 1' draft and in the stbd rake, fwd of the bulkhead, at the 4' draft. Following offload of present cargo, no cargo ops until permanent repairs completed. Ensure temp repairs remain effective. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Side Shell

Prove operation of cargo pump engine remote shut down. _x001C_ Item 0005 compliance prior to discharging any cargo and not later than 20OCT98.

Make Vessels Name, Hailing Port and Draft marks clearly visible and legibleRemove former names on stern.

Provide Proper Flame screen in vent of deck mounted diesel fuel oil tank. Item 0002 compliance prior to loading a flammable cargo and not later than 20OCT98.

Repack or tighten packing glands of reach rods in cargo tank expansion domes. _x001C_ Item 0003 compliance prior to loading a flammable cargo and not later than 20OCT98.

Prove flame screens are installed in P/V valves of cargo tanks. _x001C_ Item 0004 compliance prior to loading a flammable cargo and not later than 20OCT98.

MAKE PERMENANT REPAIRS TO EXTERNAL FRAMING ON PORT STERN OF RAISED DECK CARGO TANK.

PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF ANNUAL CARGO PIPING TEST, RELIEF VALVE TEST AND CARGO HEADER GAGE TEST.