MEMPHIS QUEEN III

Each hose must be lined commercial firehose that conforms to UL 19 Standard for Safety for Lined Fire Hose and Hose Assemblies. 02 fire hoses for found in unservicable condition and leaking. Vessel operators immediately replaced the faulty fire hoses with new hoses. 46CFR118.320(b)(1)

Each vessel must be provided with a visual and audible alarm at the operating to indicate a high water level in each required space. Vessels high water audible alarms were not working. Vessel operator corrected and fixed loose wiring deficiency on the spot. 46 CFR 119.530(a)

Internal examination of the engine room air receiver revealed excessive corrosion. Demonstrate corrosion allowance of one-sixth of the calculated thickness, or one-sixteenth inch, whichever is smaller. An unauthorized repair was attempted by welding on the air receiver.

Port Side Navigation Light and Stern Navigation Light is non-operational. Make repairs to satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector prior to night time vessel operation.

Safety guards must be installed on rotating propulsion shafts in the shaft compartment.

Non-conductive rubber mat is required in front of the electrical switchboard.

Provide Marine Sanitation Device Approval Documentation.

Each member of the crew shall participate in at least one abandon ship drill each month. Vessel was conducting abandon ship drills on a quarterly cycle.

A fire drill must be conducted at least once each month. Vessel was conducting fire drills on a quarterly cycle.

Steering System Tie Bar is making contact with a hydraulic hose while steering is in operation.

Exit signs are posted where exits do not exist in on the interior of the 02 level.

Electrical shore tie cable must be properly secured to the shore tie connection when on shore power.

Identified multiple areas on the hull exceeding the wastage allowance; requiring plate replacement. 1. Insert at mid-ship forward bottom 18"x18". 2. Insert at starboard forward bottom 18"x32". 3. Insert at starboard side shell entire keel cooler section 10'x 26". 4. Insert at stern mid-ship bottom 60"x36". 5. Insert at port side forward bottom 20"x20". 6. Insert at port side aft bottom 20"x48". 7. Insert at port side stern keel cooler 18"x18".

One week prior to the start of the Dry Dock, vessel rep notified the Lead Marine Inspector that the vessel owner purchased 4" shafts instead of 3.5" shafts; currently installed. Vessel rep and owner were directed to submit plans for approval for the new 4" shafts and strut modifications. Vessel owner has not submitted plans. Vessel owner has been very uncoopertive and unwilling to comply with 46 CFR 115.610(a). The Lead Marine Inspector discussed with both the vessel rep and vessel owner, that the shafts would need to be pulled, turned, tested, and measured to see if they meet the ABS standard for continued service. Vessel owner refused to pull both shafts.

The shafts must be replaced during next drydock.

To maintain a valid certificate of Inspection, you must meet the requirements in 46 CFR 115.500(Annual Inspection) and 46 CFR 115.600 (Dry Dock Examination). Vessel did not undergo an annual inspection within the periods specified in 46 CFR 115.500 and did not complete a credit dry dock specified in 46 CFR 115.600. Therefore, the COI dated 12 SEP 2021 is invalid. Prior to carrying passengers, the vessel must obtain a credit dry dock followed by a renewal COI inspection.

Whenever damage or deterioration to hull plating or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness of a vessel is discovered or suspected, the cognizant OCMI may conduct an internal structural examination in any affected space, including fuel tanks, and may require the vessel to be drydocked or taken out of service to assess the extent of the damage, and to effect permanent repairs. Deterioration of the hull, propellers, shafts,bearings, and rudders were identified when the vessel was in drydock on 08FEB2022. The owner or managing operator shall make the vessel available for a drydock examination no later than December 05,2022.

Draw port/starboard shafts, repair/replace shafting, as required.

Port – E/R- thru hole wasted into engine room space; crop and renew, conduct NDT to satisfaction of CG Marine Inspector.

Port- FWD of amidships- V/W vertical weld seam, as marked.

Hull- clad weld areas marked on hull aft of the keel coolers on bottom plating and port/starboard side shell.

PORT/STBD Main Propulsion Engines have non-metallic piping installed on vital system and are leaking jacket water into engine room space.

Replace bilge strainers on all suction piping and conduct bilge suction testing after vessel is back in the water.

Remove lifejackets from air duct overhead and provide proper count and labeling.