OCEAN EXPLORER

On a vessel of not more than 65 feet in length carrying more than 49 passengers, each hose must have fittings of brass or other suitable corrosion resistant materials that comply with NFPA 1963. MI observed vessel with plastic firefighting nozzles. Replace current plastic nozzle with brass, bronze or corrosion resistant materials complying with NFPA standards.

On a vessel of not more than 65 feet in length carrying more than 49 passengers each hose must be lined commercial fire hose that conforms to UL 19. MI observed fire hose was not UL 19 rated. Replace existing firehose with UL 19 rated hose.

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date, U.S. Coast Pilot [name withheld] List. MI observed vessel's Coast Pilot and Light Listed have not been updated since 2020, and 2021 respectively. Replace required nautical publications with up-to-date versions.

A vessel must have one or more ring life buoys be orange in color. Marine Inspector observed life ring faded beyond orange color.

At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Marine Inspector observed no guard protection on rotating shafts.

On a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying more than 49 passengers, and on a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, the minimum capacity of the fire pump must be 189 liters (50 gallons) per minute at a pressure of not less than 414 kPa (60 psi) at the pump outlet. The pump outlet must be fitted with a pressure gauge Marine Inspector observed fire pump gauge was inop.

Marine Inspector observed one electric bilge pump was inoperable to to being disconnected from power.

Marine Inspector observed no oil pollution placard posted.

Marine Inspector observed significant patching on the aluminum sewage tank.

46 CFR 177.960. An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail. MI Observed the vessel did no thave protective covers for both shafts and protective covers for both engines rotating belts/pulleys.

§ 184.420 Charts and nautical publications. (a) As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: (1) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible MI Observed vessel didnot have up-to-date charts for appropriate intended voyage.

46 CFR 180.70 Ring life buoys: A vessel must have one or more ring life buoys as follows:(c) At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. If more than one ring life buoy is carried, at least one must not have a lifeline attached. Each lifeline on a ring life buoy must: (1) Be buoyant; (2) Be of at least 18.3 meters (60 feet) in length; (3) Be non-kinking; (4) Have a diameter of at least 7.9 millimeters ( 5/16 inch); (5) Have a breaking strength of at least 5 kilonewtons (1,124 pounds); and (6) Be of a dark color if synthetic, or of a type certified to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light. MI observed the vessel did not have a 60ft of life line for assigned life bouy.

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the marine inspector shall examine and test the main and auxiliary steering apparatus to the extent necessary to determine that its condition is satisfactory and that it is fit for the service intended. Portside steering ram mount is fractured. Vessel is to repair steering mount to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46CFR176.25-35

Vessel experienced partial loss of propulsion to stbd engine. Vessel must be provided with an auxiliary means of steering. Vessel must prove proper operation of propulsion and steering systems.

#3 void and lazerette hatches were unable to secure properly and create a watertight seal.

Line between life floats and life float water lights were deteriorated and unserviceable.

Conduct a Satisfactory renewal Certificate of Inspection.

Replace STBD Flex hose on MSD Tank.

Treat wood on floor aft of the STBD engine.

Repair port MDE exhaust leak and clean and treat wood in surrounding area.

Replace identified hydraulic line on starboard generator.

Make permanent repoairs to topside ladder rail and ensure it can withstand a point load of 200 pound and uniform load of 50 pounds per foot.

Repair identified railing weak points and tighten connections.

Replace 02 identified ball valves.

Provide current marine charts for navigation.

Provide two 100FT replacement painter lines for vessel's lifefloats.

Replace line connecting the float light to the life float in accordance with 46 CFR 160.010-8

Provide seperations for life floats as per 46 CFR 180.137(f)

Properly mark life jacket storage as per 46 CFR 185.604(b)

Repair leaking bilge pipe in the fwd void under the galley.

Repair crack in the port rudder.

Repair second frame from the aft in engine room.

Replace or repair 03 gate valves for the two main diesel engines and one generator because of excessive corrosion.

Repair wood rot on outboard side of the stdb generator.

Repair wood rot on bulwark supports both port and stbd side.

Repair wood rot around the aft hatch leading to the steering gear space.

Repair corroded hydrolic fittings for the anchor windlass and wood rot under the metal plate for the anchor windlass.

Repair wasted deck and bulwark on both sides of vessel above engine room.

Replace 34 condemned lifejackets.

Re-stow life floats in proper sequence to allow for float-free operation of weak links.

Replace broken stbd running light.

Replace the electrical cover for ventilation fan in forward/forepeak space.

Remove and treat the rotted wood found in areas of the deck support stantion located in the aft starboard corner of the engine room outboard of the M/E.

Remove and treat the rotting wood at under deck shelve connections to frames #2, #4 and #6 counting aft of fwd bulkhead.

Remove and treat the rotting wood at under deck frames on starboard side - 2 frames aft of fwd bulkhead in void #1.

Revove and treat the rotting wood at under deck shelves at starboard mooring post/bitt and repair the wasted deck area at midship storage space void #1.

Treat rotting wood at underdeck shelves at mooring post/bitt and repair deck in the forward storage space / void #2.

Remove and treat rotting wood surrounding the forward anchor bitt/post and remove or repair the rotted wood deck in forepeak.

Remove and treat the wood in vicinity of starboard dry exhaust leading from engine compartment to lazarette. f

Repair/replace inoperative stern light prior to operating after dark.

Label emergency fuel shut off valves.

Stencil vessel name on (8) person lifefloat and repair lifeline loops where wasted.

Provide high-water bilge alarm in forepeak space. 46 CFR 182.530(b)

Provide a fixed fire fighting system maintenance report for fixed engine room system.

Replace damaged fire hose with one that meets 46 CFR 181.320.

Remove watertight door in 1st watertight bulkhead aft of the collision bulkhead and make bulkhead water tight as required by 46 CFR 179, Subpart B.

Install a fixed screwdown valve in bilge piping forward of collision bulkhead with reachrod operable from weather deck as required by 46 CFR 182.520(d).

Fwd stem below waterline badly damaged. Not watertight. Make proper repair to the satisfaction of cognizant OCMI.

Keel has apparent damage & needs to be inspected/repaired.

Make proper repair of found damage iwo fwd compartment aft of collision bulkhead.

Make proper repair of damaged bottom wood shell iwo stowage compartment with WTD aft of fwd compartment.

Replace junction box on STBD aft spotlight on 02 deck

Replace 36 defective kapok life jackets prior to carrying passengers

Re-attach wires to reduction gear lube oil pressure sender #1 MDE

Double hose clamp sea water suction hose on #2 ship service generator.

Provide cover for fuses on aft bulkhead in engine room

INSTALL STRAIN RELIEF DEVICE ON LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING DEVICE IN #2 COMPT.

LABEL FUEL SHUT OFFS.

RENEW/INSTALL GLASS GLOBES ON ALL LIGHTS THROUGHOUT VESSEL.

CONDUCT INSTALLATION INSPECTION AND TEST OF FIXED CO2/FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM/PIPING.

RENEW STRAPS AND RETRO ON PORT L/F. REPAIR CRACKS IN SURFACE OF L/F.

REPAIR CRACKS IN LIFE RING SURFACE.

RENEW 1 WATER LIGHT.

BLANK OFF OPENING IN 220 V PANEL BOX.

NO PASSENGERS FOR HIRE ALLOWED UNTIL REQS 1,2 AND 3 ARE CLEARED.

PROVIDE PLANS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF MODIFICATIONS COMPLETED UPON YOUR VESSEL DURING THE REPOWERING ACCOMPLISHED DURING THE PERIOD JAN-MAR 1996. (NOTE: PLANS ARE NEEDED FROM YOU TO UPDATE THE PERMANENT FILE MAINTAINED ON THE VESSEL.)

INSTALL NEW AFT LADDER FROM MAIN DECK TO UPPER DECK. NO PASSENGERS SHALL BE CARRIED ON UPPER DECK UNTIL THIS ITEM IS CLEARED.

HAVE TWO BII CO2 PORT FIRE EXTINGUISHERS HYDROTESTED AT AN APPROVED (U. S. DOT) FACILITY NLT 31MAR94.

INSTALL GUARD OVER PORT PROPULSION SHAFT, AT BASE OF ENTRY LADDER.

PROVIDE MARKING ON ENGINE ROOM ENTRY DOOR INDICATING LOCATION OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.

DEMONSTRATE SATISFACTORY OPERATION OF THE 20KW GENERATOR.

SECURE WIRE TO BILGE PUMP IN #3 COMPT.

PROVIDE PLANS FOR NEW 20KW GENERATOR WHICH REPLACED 12.5KW GENERATOR ON PORTSIDE. PROVIDE PLANS RIOR TO USE.

REPLACE HOSE ON STEERING GEAR FROM INBOARD END STARBOARD RAM TO OUTBOARD RAM TO OUTBOARD END PORT RAM NEXT DAY DOCKING BUT NO LATER THAN 20 MAR 90.

REPAIR INDICATOR LAMP FOR NO.3 COMPARTMENT AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMP.

PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REFLECTIVE MATERIAL ON THE BACK OF 4 HORSECOLLAR LIFE PRESERVERS.

REPAIR BROKEN WINDOW IN ACCOMMODATION AREA STARBOARD SIDE FORWARD.