Q4000

Each launching appliance's structural attachment to the vessel must be designed, based on the ultimate strength of the construction material, to be at least 4.5 times the load imparted on the attachment by the launching appliance and its fully loaded survival craft under the most adverse combination of list and trim under paragraph (b) of this section. Observed wastage on both vertical/diagonal structural members supporting the forward cantilever deck which supports the fwd lifeboats embarkation deck and primary muster location. Provide proof of rectification or repair plan to the satisfaction of the ABS Surveyor.

Type II retro-reflective material approved under approval series 164.018 must be placed on the boat and meet the arrangement requirements in IMO Resolution A.658(16). Observed retrofrelective tape on all four lifeboats to be no longer reflective. Third party Viking Norsafe was onboard within one week of attendance. Restore retroreflective tape to a satisfactory condition.

Appliances to insure weathertight integrity include weathertight doors and hatches, closures for air pipes, ventilators, ventilation intakes and outlets, and closures for other openings in deckhouses and superstructures. Observed two wasted ventilation trunks, one inside thruster room #4 and one outside of thruster room #4 in the neighboring passageway. Restore to a satisfactory condition to the satisfaction of the ABS Surveyor.

Each boundary bulkhead and deck that separates an accommodation space or control station from the following must be an A class bulkhead and A class deck respectively—(a) Machinery space;(b) Galley or combination galley and messroom;(c) Main pantry;(d) Classified space;(e) Store room. Observed multiple MCTs failing to be maintained as gas tight, one of which having two holes drilled into the steel to run two wires, and other MCTs not being properly installed with loose wires and/or improper block installation. Conduct survey of vessel to verify proper installation of all MCTs onboard verifying proper installation and verifying integrity of the boundary being maintained. Provide report to the satisfaction of the ABS surveyor and provide rpeort to the USCG Inspector.

Each unit should be subject to the surveys specified below; A certificate called a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit Safety Certificate (1989) may be issued after an initial or renewal survey to a unit which complies with the requirements of the Code. The MODU Q4000 shall not conduct any drilling operations/OCS activities on the Outer Continental Shelf of the U.S until all Annual Class surveys have been completed and the respective surveys are endorsed for annual credit on the statutory certificates including the issuance of a new MODU Safety Certificate according to the provisions of the 1989 MODU Code. Provide proof to Coast Guard via all statutory certificates being endorsed accordingly, a new MODU Safety Certificate issued, and class report/documentation attesting to the class status and findings from recent surveys/dry dock.

Vessel is required to meet the requirements for a dry-dock extension, as outlined in CVC-4 letter dated December 1, 2021. Vessel has yet to meet these requirements, and is prohibited from conducting operations until the dry-dock extension is approved by CG-CVC-4.

No proof of annual review of SOPEP was conducted and proof sent to VRP desk were found onboard for 2018 or 2019 as per the approval letter. Conduct review and provide proof of 2020 review. Marpol 73/78 reg 37, 33CFR 151.26. 50 C

Quarterly launches for LB and RB’s have not been conducted consistently. Only 3 in 24 months. No documentation or proof of attempts were onboard. Launch within 30 days as necessary with time stamp. Provide MOC for plan change to ensure launches are timely and mandate to document attempts.

An approved EEP was not onboard as presented. Keep approval letter that references plan onboard and ensure master familiarity of the same.

All 4 Lifeboat davits and winches either had missing approval plates, missing their approval number or had the incorrect approval number on the plate. Replace/repair to satisfactory condition.

The tiller’s on lifeboat #2 and lifeboat #3 are not able to be secured to the rudder stock because the release hook foundation obstructs the rudder stock. Emergency steering is not possible. Install tiller that facilitates emergency steering and, when not in use, is securely stowed near rudder stock. 46 CFR 109.301 (a) ; LSA Code 4.4.7.2

The GA/PA system is not loud enough to be clearly heard over machinery/ventilation on boat deck. Conduct sound survey to ensure GA/PA alarms and announcements can be heard/seen at muster stations, embarkation stations, accommodations, and normally accessible areas. If necessary, install new alarm signals/lights. Port side midships and at all liferaft stations need signal/beacon.46CFR113.50-50(b)..

Emergency Evacuation Plan. An EEP must be submitted by the holder of the lease. Approved EEP specific to vessel not available for review by [name withheld] for approval by OCMI, maintain EEP on board. 33 CFR 146.210

Each distribution panel must have a circuit directory that is accurate. Distribution panels on nav deck had improperly labeled blanks. Corrected on the spot.

Each paint locker or cabinet must be made of steel or an equivalent material and latching. Flammable locker in Auxiliary Machinery Space (workshop) is missing latch. Replace/repair. 46 CFR 108.127

Excessive oily rags/diapers in 5-gal buckets aft of MDG2 and in Auxiliary Machinery Space. Discharge oily rags IAW garbage/waste management plan and do not allow accumulation of excessive oily rags in workspaces and machinery spaces. 33 CFR 151.57(a) ; 33 CFR 142.4(b)

Machinery spaces shall have structural fire protection IAW SOLAS reg II-2 2.3.3 and class rules for DPS-3 notation. A-Class boundary doors are missing labels, ECR doors modified to void type rating, and E/R fire doors modified (latch) to void type rating. Foil tape used for A-60 repairs. Repair/replace/install SFP. Doors to be changed out during '17 drydock. 6 doors have modified latches;9 tags.

During RPR test, ring bus experienced brown out, w/ single gen on line, not IAW FMEA/proving trials. Prove reliability of DP3 power management. 46 CFR 61.40-1 ; 46 CFR 61.40-6