PERSEVERANCE

Each window must be capable of withstanding the maximum load from wave and wind conditions expected due to its location on the vessel and the authorized route of the vessel. Windows were cracked during repair procedures. Replace all broken windows to the satisfaction of the MI prior to credit drydock. (46 CFR 177.1020)

The intent of this part is to insure that the main propulsion machinery installed on each vessel is suitable for the vessel and its operation... for the purpose intended. It is further intended that all machinery be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection against fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. MI observed fuel leak from the STBD fuel pump on the vessel’s STBD engine. 46 CFR 182.05-5 (Old T)

The general construction of the vessel shall be as to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practicable. MI observed 03 cable penetrations in the FWD bulkhead of the engine room and STBD fuel shutoff mount not secure, failing to maintain a vapor tight boundary. 46 CFR 177.10-5 (Old T)

Service use of distress signals shall be limited to a period of 3 years from date of manufacture, and replacement shall be made no later than...after the date of expiration. Vessel had 06 expired flares, replace with red flares to the satisfaction of the MI. 46 CFR 180.35-1 (b) (Old T)

For a vessel described by 46 CFR 175.110(c), the training program in paragraph (a) of this section must address firefighting proficiency. Vessel had limited logs detailing crew training for vessel's oceans route. Crew training program must address the listed firefighting proficiencies to improve crewmember. 46 CFR 185.420(a)

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: U.S. Coast Pilot and Coast Guard Light List. Vessel did not have current Coast Pilot and Light list, procure items to the satisfaction of the MI. 46 CFR 184.420 (a)(2)/(3)

Remote fuel shutoff stations shall be marked in at least 1-inch letters indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. No lettering was present, label to the satisfaction of the MI. 46 CFR 185.30-20(Old T)

Life floats and buoyant apparatus, together with their oars and paddles, shall be conspicuously marked with the vessel's name. No labeling was present on life float paddles, label wiht vessel's name to the satisfacition of MI. 46 CFR 185.30-5 (Old T)

A marine employer whose vessel is involved in a casualty or incident that is, or is likely to become, a serious marine incident as defined in § 4.03-2 of subchapter A of this chapter shall comply with the requirements of § 4.06 in subchapter A of this chapter. Drug & Alcohol swabs were expired, replace to the satisfaction of the MI. 46 CFR 185.212

For fixed-gas fire extinguishing systems, the inspections and tests required by Table 176.810(b) of this section, in addition to the tests required by 46 CFR 147.60 and 147.65. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. If any of the equipment or records have not been properly maintained, a qualified servicing facility may be required to perform the required inspections, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests. Vessel is missing evidence of required pre-engineered fire extinguishing system servicing. Provide evidence of servicing report to Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 176.810 (b) (2)

Through hull fittings and shutoff valves shall be metal. In the case of nonmetallic hulls, materials which will afford an equal degree of safety and heat resistivity as that afforded by the hull may be approved. 01 Thru-hull in fore-peak and 03 thru-hull fittings in Engine Room are plastic and require replacement with metallic thru hull fittings to satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.40-1 OLD-T

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. 08 Engine Room ventilation holes at bulwarks require readily available closure devices. Provide closure devices to satisfaction of Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.465 (h)

Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. 03 Fire extinguishers (1 in pilothouse, 2 in Main Cabin) are invalid unless installed in correct bracket (Part Number listed on extinguisher). Provide proper mounting brackets for 3 fire extinguishers to satisfaction of Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 181.500 (a)

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the marine inspector shall examine the bilges and other spaces to see that there is no accumulation of oil or other matter which might create a fire hazard. Engine Room and Laz have excessive amounts of oil and hydraulic fluid in bilges. Clean bilges to satisfaction of Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 176.25-50 OLD-T

(b) For a vessel described by 46 CFR 175.110(c), the training program in paragraph (a) of this section must address firefighting proficiency and must include, but need not be limited to— (1) Training in the use and location of firefighting equipment and general firefighting knowledge, including: (i) Location of firefighting appliances and emergency escape routes; (ii) Types and sources of ignition; (iii) Flammable materials, fire hazards and spread of fire; (iv) The need for constant vigilance; (v) Actions to be taken on board; (vi) Fire and smoke detection and automatic systems on board; and (vii) Classification of fire and applicable extinguishing agents. (2) The drills required by § 185.524, including fire location and fire type; and (3) Emergency egress training for each member of the crew, to occur for all members of the crew— (i) At least monthly while such members are employed on board the vessels; and (ii) Each time a crew member joins the crew of such vessel. Provide required training and log into vessels log book. 46 CFR 185.420 (b)

Alcohol testing of each individual must be conducted within 2 hours. Alcohol testing strips were expired. Vessel restricted to voyages less than two hours.

If the life float or buoyant apparatus does not have a painter attachment fitting, a means for attaching the painter must be provided by a wire or line that: has a breaking strength that is at least the strength of the painter. Bracket securing wire connecting the line of life float to vessel was damaged and unable to secure life float with appropriate breaking strength. 46 CFR 180.20-1(3)(iii) [old-T]

Each officer employed on any vessel subject to this subchapter must have his or her license or merchant mariner credential onboard and available for examination at all times when the vessel is operating. Master’s original MMC not available onboard during inspection.

The discharge ends of vent pipes shall be fitted with removable flame screens or flame arresters. Starboard side fuel tank vent pipe is damaged, port side fuel tank vent pipe is missing. 46 CFR 182.20-35(d) [old-T]

Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Drill records were not available for review.

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification and reinspection the marine inspector shall inspect all lifesaving equipment to determine its serviceability. Starboard life float water light inoperable.

Employers must ensure that they and their crewmembers meet the requirements of this part. Captain was not listed on covered employee list provided by consortium. Provide updated list to reflect all crewmembers serving onboard.

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts of large enough scale. Owner was missing charts. Provide current charts.

A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 2/5 gallon buckets with an attached lanyard. The words FIRE BUCKET must be stenciled in a contrasting color. Two fire buckets were missing. Provide 3 fire buckets onboard within 7 days.

Employers must maintain records of chemical tests and must make these records available to Coast Guard officials. Records for negative test results for one year were not available. Provide records of test records for employees.

Where the station power does not exceed 1500 watts peak envelope power, the operator must hold a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. Master's operator permit expired 30MAR06. Provide proof of valid marine radio operator permit. 47 CFR 80.159

Each vessel certificated to operate on an oceans route in cold water must be provided with life floats of an aggregate capacity that will accommodate at least 100 percent of the total persons permitted on board. Port life float must be replaced due to a gash revealing the life float's core material. Vessel's passenger count is reduced to 22 passengers.

The master of the vessel shall ensure that the EPIRB's battery is replaced after it is used, or before the date required by the FCC regulations in 47 CFR part 80, whichever comes sooner. Vessel is restricted to operating within 3 NM of shore.

The float-free link required by 180.130 (a)(1) must be of proper strength for the size of the life float or buoyant apparatus as indicated on its identification tag. Both life floats need new weak links with proper identification tag indicating strength specification.

A vessel must carry one floating water light, unless it is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating water light is required. The light attached to the ring buoy is inoperable. Vessel is restricted to daytime operation.

At all inspections special attention shall be paid to ensure that no fire hazards exist and that guards or protective devices are provided in all hazardous places. Vessel does not have a means to close supply vents to engine room in the event of a fire. Cite: 46 CFR 176.25-10 (b)

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts of large enough scale to make navigation possible. Charts on board are not up-to-date or of large enough scale. Cite: 46 CFR 184.420

A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Ammonia Inhalants are expired and must be replaced in vessel's First Aid Kit. 46 CFR 184.710

Nameplates shall be provided for each piece of apparatus to indicate clearly its service. Breakers on distribution panel in the engine room must be labeled to indicate the service of each breaker. 46 CFR 111.30-1 (h)

The inspection and maintenance of the equipment listed in paragraph (a) of this section shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Lifesaving equipment maintenance records were not available for inspection. 46 CFR 185.702 (d)

Any vessel of at least five net tons which engages in coastwise trade must have a Certificate of Documentation (COD) bearing a valid endorsement appropriate for the activity in which engaged. Vessel COD is currently expired. 46 CFR 67.7

The flame screen for the starboard emergency fuel shutoff reach rod was not properly secured. The valve handle must be shielded from flames by a noncombustible material. The owner will replace screws to properly secure flame screen. 46CFR182.455(b)(4)

Prove proper operation of p/s fuel oil shutoffs prior to operation.

Properly secure soft patches used to install engines prior to operation.

Complete QFA testing to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Revise plans to show ZF marine gear instead of Twin Disc.

Provide chafing gear/support for MDE fuel lines in contact with engine mounts.

Make engine room bulkhead penetrations watertight.

Make engine room bulkhead penetrations watertight.

Remove excessive hydraulic oil from steering compartment bilge

Label abandoned FFF instrument panel at the control station or remove.

Provide guards for MDE rotating machinery within 30 days.

Provide covers for battery boxes.

Provide new FCC safety radio certificate after making radios GPS enabled

Missing Markings

07 Adult Lifejackets were missing lights

Lifeline was not properly attached.

Hydrostatic Release was not installed.

Procure 10 Adult life jackets. Vessel must have one lifejacket for each person onboard. 46CFR180.71

Aquire First Aid Equipment IAW 46CFR160.041.

Provide suitable flame screens 30 x 30 on fuel vent pipes.

Provide missing First Aid Kit Items, (Aspirin, Ammonium Inhalants)

Provide a recent edition of Nav Rules and Coast Pilot.

Provide adequate piping for both MDE's

Provide proper watertight seal for Engine room hatch.

Provide up to date navigation publications.

Provide emergency broadcast instructions placard. 46 CFR 184.510.

Provide training logbook. 46 CFR 185.420

Replace expired alcohol test kits.

Replace expired first aid kit items (eyewash / burn cream).

Repair port running light.

Provide covers to lights in both heads. 46 CFR 183.410

Provide three fire buckets.

Replace 11 Adult and 1 child PFD due to unserviceable waist straps.

Stencil name of vsl on 2 child PFD's.

Remove wire nuts to new light in FWD compartment.

Remove wire nuts from STBD bilge pump wires and make permanent repairs. 46 CFR 183.340

Double clamp sea suction hoses on port MDE.

Attach 2 (4') paddles to each lifeloat in accordance with 46CFR180.175(f)(2).

Provide (6) additional Adult Type I PFD's for a total of 46 adults on board in accordance with 46CFR180.71(a). Vessel restricted to carrying a total of 40 adults on Lakes, Bays and Sounds route.

Label lifejacket stowage lockers for a total of 46 Adult and 5 child jackets in accordance with 46CFR180.78.

Label 6 existing Adult PFD Type I jackets & the additional 6 Adult PFD's with vessel's name in accordance with 46CFR185.604.

Obtain eight additional CG approved adult lifejackets with lights and one additional CG approved child-size lifejacket with light. Vessel is restricted to no more than 38 persons its Lakes, Bays, and Sounds route.

Install CG approved lights on six adult lifejackets. Vessel is restricted to a Limited Coastwise route until all lifejackets have installed approved lights.

Provide repair proposal to address water leaks in the engine room coming through the overhead and deck beam bolts, port and starboard sides, outboard of the engines.

Install metallic thru bulkhead fittings and valves on PVC penetrations of lazarette blkhd.

Provide fax copies of current CPR and First Aid training for 50% of crew.

Replace existing wire nuts with crimp type connectors on accomodations space heater wiring.

Properly dead end exposed wiring for missing forward main deck speaker.

Lable lifefloat paddles with vessel name.

Renew 6 adult lifejackets due to severly corroded/broken clips.

Service D-rings on 8 adult and 1 child lifejacket due to corrosion.

Replace existing wire nuts with crimp type connectors on wiring for forward main deck lights above pilot house.

Properly dead end electrical wire in way of FWD compartment by heater.

Renew light cover in way of FWD compartment.

Make collision bulkhead watertight.

Remove ext. cord installed in overhead for electrical wire run.

Make engine room FWD bulkhead watertight in way of penetrations.

Properly connect electrical wire supply to fresh water pump in way of engine room.

Renew floating waterlight battery on stbd lifefloat with a battery with screw down type terminals. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Floating Waterlight

Install lanyard or other captive device on lazarette hatch to prevent its loss ovbd. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hatch

Provide current light list, coast pilot, and corrected charts for operating area onboard. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Nav Pubs

Create ships log including drill/training log and lifesaving log to properly document drills, training, and lifesaving equipment maintenance.

Maintain continuous watch on bilge high level visual alarm panel while carrying passengers for hire until audible alarm for lazarette is repaired. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Alarm Panel

Label 4 child's lifejackets with vessel name.

Attach retro-reflective tape to 1 lifering. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Retro-reflective Material

Properly label fire buckets with vessel name and attach lanyard to each. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Fire Buckets

Provide current FCC Radio Safety Certificate.

Provide current compass deviation card. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Compass Deviation Table

Remove frozen two inch gate valves on port and starboard sewage pipes leading to Type III holding tank. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Sewage System Piping

Replaced expired medicine in vessel's first aid kit.

Permanently secure all PVC pipe joints and connections on port and starboard sewage pipes leading to Type III holding tank. Ensure piping is leak proof. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Sewage System Piping

Make engine room bulkheads watertight. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Longitudinal Bulkhead

Make collision bulkhead watertight inway of forward berth. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Longitudinal Bulkhead

Make engine room weather deck hatches watertight with gaskets & latches/dogs.

Replace wire way support brackets with appropriate metal brackets in way of engine room. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Wiring

Provide plan for bilge suction pipe modifications IAW 46 CFR 182.720. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping

Replace starting battery cables using approved marine cables, upon submittal and approval of plan.

Complete a new stability test for exposed waters for 30 passengers to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector prior to 20July2002.

Obtain a new, or service existing, EPIRB hydrostatic release prior to 30April2002. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: EPIRB

Provide proof of EPIRB NOAA registration prior to 17Apr2002. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: EPIRB

Replace 19 expired lifejacket PMLs.

Repair SSB radio.

Obtain compass deviation card.

Complete a simplified subdivision test to the satisfaction of the attendingmarine inspector. Provide all required lifesaving equipment IAW 46 CFR 180.200 based on the results of the subdivision test.

Replace outdated hydrostatic release for EPIRB.

PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING NAVIGATION AIDS/PUBLICATIONS: UPDATED NAVIGATION CHARTS FOR AREAS TO BE TRANSITED, A U.S. COAST GUARD, AND CURRENT TIDE TABLES AND LIGHT LIST.

UPON INSTALLATION OF DIESEL STOVE, HAVE SYSTEM EXAMINED BY MARINE INSPECTORPRIOR TO USE.

PROVE PROPER INSTALLATION OF VESSEL'S RADAR.

REPAIR DECK AREA IN WAY OF THE DECK RAIL SUPPORT/ENGINE ROOM VENT MIDSHIPS PORT AND STARBOARD.

REMOVE AND TREAT FURRING IN SECOND COMPARTMENT AND ENGINE ROOM.

SCRAPE AND TREAT FURRING ON ENGINE HATCH COVER SUPPORT BEAMS IN THE OVERHEAD BETWEEN ENGINES.

IN ENGINE COMPT, SCRAPE AND TREAT FURRING IN UNDERDECK BEAMS AND OVERHEAD ABOVE PORTSIDE BATTERY BOX, AROUND HATCH COVERS, AND ABOVE AFT END OF COMPT.

PROPERLY MOUNT WIRING IN OVERHEAD OF SECOND COMPT, THIRD COMPT, AND ENGINE COMPT.

PROPERLY CAP OFF UNUSED SEA VALVE, PORT SIDE OF ENGINE COMPT.

IN SECOND COMPT, PROPERLY SECURE BATTERY TO PREVENT SHIFTING.

PROPERLY COVER RECEPTACLE BOX IN SECOND COMPT NEAR LADDER.

SEAL E/R WEATHER DECK HATCHES

E/R PORT FWD LIGHT NEEDS CAGE AROUND FIXTURE

PROVIDE PLANS TO INCREASE COMBING HEIGHT TO 6" OR MAKE WATERTIGHT FOR AFT STEERING.

REPLACE WINDOW IN PASSENGER COMPT. STBD/FWD

POWER PANEL AT PILOT STATION, PLUG BLANK SWITCH HOLES

STENCIL DIRECTION ARROWS FOR FUEL SHUTOFFS.

CHAIN LOCK MSD VALVE AND PLACARD

CHOCK BATTERIES IN BATTERY BOX.

TREAT FURRING IN OVHD OF E/R

INSTALL NEW BATTERIES IN EMERGENCY LIGHT FOR BUOYANT APPARATIS AND RING BUOY.

PROVIDE COMPASS DEVIATION CARD.

PROVIDE SCREEN FOR PORTABLE WATER TANK VENT.

REPAIR OR REPLACE HAND RAIL COUPLING STBD BOW TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.

TREAT FIRRING IN ENGINE ROOM AFTER FRAMES AND LONGS.

PROVIDE VENT FOR MSD HOLDING TANK.

PROVIDE FLAMESCREENS FOR FUEL TANK VENTS (PORT AND STBD).

PROVIDE WHISTLE/HORN PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS.

PROVIDE 2 BLANKS FOR PIPING IN EMGINE ROOM AND REPAIR LEAKING VALVE AND ELBOW PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS.

SECURE PIPING FOR BAIT TANK IN ENGINE ROOM.

SEAL MSD PIPING.

PROVIDE MARPOL V PLACARD AND WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN.

SECURE PORT ENGINE EXHAUST.

MARK FUEL SHUT OFFS FOR MAIN ENGINES AND DIESEL STOVE.

PROVIDE BLANKS FOR SWITCHBOARD IN WHEEL HOUSE.

PROVIDE SENIOR DECKHAND DESIGNATION.

PROVIDE MAGNETIC COMPASS DEVIATION CARD.

DRILL/PIN ALL STEERING GEAR LINKAGE.

FIT LIFE RING AND BOUYANT APPARATUS WITH RETRO-REFLECTIVE TAPE.

PROVIDE SECURING DEVICE FOR LAZARETTE HATCH.

EXTEND ONE ENGINE ROOM VENT TO NEAR THE BILGES WITH FIRE RESISTANT MATERIAL.

SCRAPE AND TREAT FURRING IN ENGINE ROOM.

PROVIDE HAND PORTABLE FIRE PUMP WITH SUITABLE INTAKE AND DISCHARGE HOSES.

DRILL AND PIN STEERING LINKAGE NUTS.

SECURE FUEL OIL AND BILGE PIPING TO PREVENT VIBRATION; ENSURE CHAFING GEAR USED.

POST POLLUTION PREVENTION PLACARD.

SECURE LIGHT TO BOUYANT APPARATUS, RENEW WASTED PENDANTS, AND PROVIDE WEAK LINK (SIZED FOR "OVER 20 PERSONS") PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE.

PROPERLY SECURE GROUNDING WIRES IN LAZARETTE AT TRANSOM AND OUT OF BILGES.

PROVIDE A CURRENT FCC STATION LICENSE

INSTALL GOVERNOR LINKAGE TO PORT MAIN ENGINE.

REPAIR OR RENEW BATTERY BOX

LOCK MSD OVERBOARD VALVES (3) AND POST A SIGN "NOT TO BE OPENED WITHIN 3 MIFROM SHORE"

ATTACH FUEL SHUT-OFF REACH RODS TO VALVES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT

INSTALL HOLD DOWN FITTINGS ON ENGINE COVERS.

INSTALL SHUT OFF VALVES AT KEEL COOLER THROUGH HULL FITTINGS OR HARD PIPE TO A POINT ABOVE THE WATERLINE.

REPAIR ANCHOR LIGHT.

RENEW LIFELINE ON BUOYANT APPARATUS.

PROVIDE WEAKLINK OF ADEQUATE SIZE.

RESTENCIL LIFE JACKET STOWAGE LOCKERS.

REMOVE EXCESSIVE OIL FROM ENGINEROOM AND MSD COMPARTMENT BILGES. LOCATE ANDCORRECT SOURCE OF OIL IN MSD COMPARTMENT.

HARD PIPE KEEL COOLER PIPING TO ABOVE WATERLINE.

REMOVE OR PROPERLY DEADEND ELECTRICAL CABLES ON CONSOLE.

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INSTALL MEANS TO LOCK MSD OVERBOARD DISCHARGE VALVES IN CLOSED POSITION WHILE OPERATING WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL WATERS.

MAKE PERMENENT REPAIRS TO LEAKING HYDRAULIC FITTINGS UNDER CONSOLE. CLEAN ALL AREAS WHERE HYDRAULIC OIL IS PRESENT.

MAKE PERMENENT REPAIRS TO STBD MAIN ENGINE EXHAUST LEAK AND PROVE SATISFACTORY OPERATION.

REPAIR LEAK IN THROUGH HULL CHECK VALVE TO BAIT TANK.

INSTALL LOCK AND CABLE ON MSD OVERBOARD DISCHARGE VALVES SO THEY ARE IN THE CLOSED POSITION.

PROVIDE SEPARATE STOWAGE FOR CHILD PFD'S.

LIGHT VESSEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL INLAND RULES.

REMOVE WIRE NUTS FROM ELECTRIC PUMP JUST BEHIND LADDER TO ENGINE COMP'T AND INSTALL CRIMP CONNECTOR. REPLACE SECTION OF BARE WIRE IN SAME LOCATION.

REPAIR COLLISION BULKHEAD FOR NO OPENINGS TO DECK.

REPAIR OR REMOVE LOOSE WIRES IN BOW/WHEELHOUSE.

REPAIR FORWARD BILGE PIPING IN FWD COMPARTMENT.

DOUBLE HOSE CLAMP ALL THREW HULL HOSE FITTINGS.