MISS ARIEL

Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy. Vessel's waterlight lanyard was less than 3 feet. 46 CFR 180.70(d)(2)

Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection. The shutoff valve is located approximately 12 inches from the tank, connected via a rubber hose. 46 CFR 182.455(b)(4)

Employers must maintain records of chemical tests as provided in 49 CFR 40.333 and must make these records available to Coast Guard officials upon request; You must keep records of negative and canceled drug test results and alcohol test results with a concentration of less than 0.02 for one year. Operator was unable to show any records of testing done within the past year. 46 CFR 16.260(a) & 49 CFR 40.333(a)(4)

Employers must maintain records of chemical tests, records shall be sufficient to Satisfy the requirements of §§ 16.210(b). No marine employer shall engage or employ any individual to serve as a crew member unless the individual passes a chemical test for dangerous drugs for that employer. Operator was unable to provide pre-employment test records for their employees. 46 CFR 16.260(b)(1) & 46 CFR 16.210(a)

At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline that is buoyant, 60ft in length, be non kinking, has a diameter of 5/16th inch, has a breaking strength of 1,124 lbs, and dark color if synthetic, or of a type certified to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light. The lifeline attached to the ring life buoy was deteriorating and fraying when it was twisted or handled. 46 CFR 180.70(c)

Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy. The lanyard was attached to the lifeline, and is only about 16 inches long. 46 CFR 180.70(d)(2)

All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. The vessels port side navigation light housing is cracked. 46 CFR 183.420

An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. 02 adult life jackets were unserviceable. Replace unserviceable jackets. Passenger count is reduced to 18 and total persons to 20. - 46CFR180.71(a)

The marine employer shall ensure that all persons directly involved in a serious marine incident are chemically tested for evidence of dangerous drugs and alcohol in accordance with the requirements of 46 CFR 4.06. Vessel owner does not have alcohol test strips available for testing within 2 hours of a serious marine incident. Provide test strips. - 46CFR16.240

The owner or operator shall instruct each crew member, upon first being employed and prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular vessel and at least once every three months, as to the duties that the crewmember is expected to perform in an emergency including, but not limited to, the emergency instruction listed on the emergency instruction placard required by § 185.510 of this part. Crew training shall be logged for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The training entry shall include the following information: Date of the training and general description of the training topics. Initial training has never been logged. Provide updated training record to USCG. - 46CFR185.420

Employers must maintain records of chemical tests, including pre-employment and random testing, and must make these records available to Coast Guard officials upon request. Owner had no record of pre-employment or random testing. Provide record of testing from APCA to USCG. - 46CFR16.260(b)(1)

A vessel must carry a first aid kit approved in accordance with 160.041 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Vessel's first aid kit has expired contents. Replace eye dressing, antiseptic, and 2x burn gel. - 46CFR184.710

Post stability letter in conspicuous place on vessel or store on board in a watertight container IAW 46 CFR 176.306

Mark name of vessel on each lifejacket in block capital letters IAW 46 CFR 185.604

Provide approval letter for new fuel tanks to the satisfaction of the marine inspector IAW 46 CFR 182.440.

Proof of proper propulsion and operation of starboard engine IAW 46CFR182.200

Ensure fuel tank is electrically bonded to a ground IAW 46CFR182.440(b)

Ensure properly labeled lifering IAW 46 CFR 185.604

Ensure appropriate amount of flares onboard IAW 46 CFR 180.68

Strbd side forward-bottom railing support-crack in weld. 46 CFR 176.610

Weld in support stantion-Port side-bottom railing. 46 CFR 176.610

Two cracks in weld just forward of center engine mounts. 46 CFR 176.610

Plug for strbd aft chamber pontoon. 46 CFR 176.420

Provide proof of proper required flares IAW 46CFR185.614

Provide proof of required RULES OF THE ROAD (COLREGS) IAW 33CFR88.05

Repair all wiring/cap all dead wires IAW 46CFR83

Provide a proper updated battery for the water light attached to the ring buoy IAW 46 CFR 180.70, prior to night time operations.

Provide proper state registration for the vessel prior to operations IAW 46 CFR 67.9.

Provide proper documentation for the EAP/Chemical testing (need current contract and list of employees that matches the consortium contract and the latest MIS report IAW 46 CFR 16.260 and 46 CFR 16.500 within 2 weeks of this inspection.

Provide proper documentation for vessel user fees, IAW 46 CFR 2.10-101 within two weeks of this inspection.

Properly provide updated items for the First Aid Kit, IAW 160.041.4.

Renew starboard fuel vent line and port fuel fill line.

Properly label fuel cutoff.

Provide proof all crewmembers are enrolled in a drug testing program.

Vessel shall provide a new waterlight for the ring buoy, including 3' lanyard attached w/a corrosion resistant clip prior to operating at night, but NLT 08FEB08.

Vessel shall provide (2) additional orange smoke signals prior to operating.

Fuel lines shall be double clamped NLT 08FEB08.

Fuel cut off valves shall be repaired and made operable prior to operating.

Vessels head and marine sanitation device shall be made operable NLT 08FEB08.

The aft compartment for the port side pontoon shall be fitted with a proper closure device on the inspection port NLT 08FEB08.

Vessel required to undergo another stability test using MOC Polity Letter 04-10 dated 07OCT04 as a guide. Passengers reduced from 44 to 30 in the interim.

Waste Management Plan was not available - Owner was given a verbal warning at the previous inspection. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Waste Management Plan