PBL 2402

46 CFR 32.60-1(a): All tank vessels, the construction or conversion of which is started on or after July 1, 1951, shall conform to the requirements in this subpart in construction of hulls. The hull and deckhouses shall be of steel or iron construction except that the pilothouse and decks over quarters may be constructed of wood. Scantlings, material, and workmanship, subdivision of cargo spaces, fitting of cofferdams, and testing of tanks shall be at least equivalent to the requirements of the American Bureau of Shipping or other recognized classification society. It was reported that the #4 cargo tank was leaking diesel into the #7 wind void. Vessel is authorized transit to Harvey, LA for offload of the cargo. Afterwards, the #4 cargo tank is restricted from carrying any cargo until repairs have been completed to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

#3 center cargo tank has approx 5" crack on topside of cargo tank out on deck.

All cargo tanks vented at gage pressure of 4 pounds per square inch or less shall be constructed and tested as required by standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping or other recognized classification society. There is a leak in the #4 port cargo tank, with red dyed diesel accumulating in the #7 wing void. Vessel is to offload cargo at LM 101.8 IAW their approved transit plan. Repairs to be conducted to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Remove the doubler plate located forward, in way of the cargo tank raised trunk and the bow rake/cargo tank bulkhead. Insert the deck with a plate of the appropriate size, approximately 18" x 24".

Repair various cracks along bulkhead of cargo tank cover. Worklist with specific locations to be provided by PBL prior to commencing repairs.

REPLACE ALL GATE, GLOBE AND ANGLE VALVES WITH THE RISING STEM TYPE. WHERE OPERATING CONDITIONS DO NOT PERMIT THE INSTALLATION OF RISING STEM VALVES, ALL NON-RISING STEM AND LEVER OPERATED VALVES SHALL BE FITTED WITH OPEN/CLOSED INDICATORS.

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF THERMAL FLUID HEATER USING MANUFACTURE'S INSTRUCTIONS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 61.05.

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF VESSEL'S THERMAL HEATER. (VESSEL LOCATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION MADE TESTING UNSAFE.)

MAKE TEMPORARY REPAIRS TO PORTSIDE BOW CLEAT, ENSURE CREW DOES NOT USE TIL PERMANENT REPAIRS ARE MAKE. (DECK RIPPED AT CLEAT BASE)

MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS AND DEMONSTRATE PROPER OPERATION OF THE THERMAL FLUID HEATER TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE COGNIZANT OFFICER IN CHARGE, MARINEINSPECTION.

RENEW ALL FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSES ON CARGO PUMP ENGINE, GENERATOR ENGINE AND THERMAL FLUID HEATER WITH HOSES ACCEPTABLE TO THE COGNIZANT OFFICER IN CHARGE, MARINE INSPECTION.

MAKE PERMENENT REPAIRS TO BOW VOID, RENEW BRACKETS (P. SIDE) RENEW SIDE CHORD (PORT BOW CORNER) REMOVE ALL TEMPORARY REPAIRS FOR FURTHER INSPECTION

MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO FRACTURE ON FWD END OF CARGO TANK #1 AT MAIN DECK(EXTERIOR) AT CENTERLINE, ALSO TO THE FRACTURE OF C.T. #3, INTERIOR OF VOID#5 PORT AT OVERHEAD JUST FWD OF VOID HATCH. ONE WAY SOUTHBOUND TRIP WITH CARGO LOADED IN #1 & #3 C.T. 1' BELOW FRACTURE AUTHORIZED.

REMOVE WATER FROM BOW VOID, EXAM FOR POSSIBLE LEAK, AND PROVE WATERTIGHNESSOF HULL.

MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS 12" FRACTURE AT DECK KNUCKLE PORTSIDE FWD END OF #5 PORT VOID.

MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO EXHAUST LEAK AT UNDERSIDE OF THE BURNER OF THE THERMAL FLUID HEATER EACH TIME BURNER IGNITES.

DEMONSTRATE PROPER OPERATION OF THE CARGO PUMP DRIVE ENGINE'S REMOTE SHUT DOWN PRIOR TO OFFLOADING THE NEXT CARGO.

RAKE AND #1 P&S WING VOIDS ARE FLOODED. LOCATE DAMAGE AND MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING USCG MARINE INSPECTOR PRIOR TO LOADING THE NEXT CARGO.

GAS FREE THE FWD VOID AND CONDUCT PERMANENT REPAIRS TO AN 18" CRACK ON THE STARBOARD SIDE IN WAY OF THE DECK KNUCKLE.

MAKE PERMANENT REPAIR TO CRACK IN BOW STARBOARD CORNER PRIOR TO RELOADING.

MAINTAIN TEMPORARY REPAIRS TO TWO 1/2" FRACTURES IN #1 CARGO TANK BOTTOM, STARBOARD SIDE IN WAY OF #1 AND #2 TRANSVERSE FRAMES. GAS FREE AND MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS NO LATER THAN 09 MAY 1986.

CLEAN OIL PRODUCT FROM #1 DOUBLE BOTTOMS.

COMPLETE REPAIRS TO ALL ITEMS LISTED ON WORK LIST DATED 23NOV85 ISSUED AT LOUISIANA DOCK CO.

TEST SAFETY DEVICES AND ALARMS ON THERMAL FLUID HEATER IN PRESENCE OF A COAST GUARD INSPECTOR.

DRYDOCK VESSEL AND MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO HOLES IN #2, AND #3 PORT WING VOIDS, ALSO, 18" FRACTURE IN STARBOARD STERN CORNER AT BOTTOM.

PRESENT VESSEL AT SHIPYARD OF OWNER'S CHOICE FOR FURTHER COAST GUARD INSPECTION PRIOR TO LOADING ANY CARGO AND/OR PRIOR TO COMPLIANCE DATE.

THE FOLLOWING PERTAINS THE THE T/B APEX 3520, DN558338

(REQ 1 CONT.) VOID #2 PORT AND #1 STARBOARD CONTAINED OIL / PRODUCT RESIDUE.

GASFREE AND MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BOTH RAKES AND ALL TANK VOIDS FORINSPECTION BY THE COGNIZANT OFFICER IN CHARGE MARINE INSPECTION.