WMT

The number of penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be minimized. A penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be as high and as far inboard in the bulkhead as practicable, and made watertight. WTB at frame 16 is not watertight. Make bulkhead penetrations watertight to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

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. Galley ventilation hood fan and ducting were coated in grease. Filter was not present for galley range ventilation assembly. Clean hood assembly, fan, and ducting from excess grease and install filter to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Each item of survival craft equipment must be of good quality, and efficient for the purpose it is intended to serve. Unless otherwise stated in this section, each item of equipment carried, whether required under this section or not, must be secured by lashings, stored in lockers, compartments, brackets, or have equivalent mounting or storage arrangements that do not: (1) Reduce survival craft capacity; (2) Reduce space available to the occupants; (3) Interfere with launching, recovery, or rescue operations; or (4) Adversely affect seaworthiness of the survival craft. Port upper and both starboard life floats securing straps for pendants, lifelines, and float net were wasted beyond repair. Vessel operator has a spare (12) person life float that will be installed on the port side with a (15) person life float. Float free link is a 21 or more persons. Vessel is restricted to 27 persons on board until life floats are serviced to satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

The float-free link required by § 180.130(a)(1) must be: (1) Certified to meet § 160.073 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. Both life float stacks were missing manufacturer certification tag. Replace both float-free linkage assemblies to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Submit Repair proposal for hull from frames 6-17 (Galley bilge/crew accommodation space) centerline from keel on both PORT/STBD sides. Repair for credit dry dock. 46CFR177.01-5

All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from machinery failure. While underway, vessel crew observed the shaft from 01 of the vessel’s 04 main propulsion engines moving in and out of the vessel's stern tube. Diagnose shaft failure and submit comprehensive repair proposal to this office via e-mail for review.

On a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, the public address system must be a fixed installation and be audible during normal operating conditions throughout the accommodation spaces and all other spaces normally manned by crew members. Public address speaker on aft deck not functional. Repair or replace and demonstrate proper operation.

Vessel installed new engine control system. Limited DVTP/QFAs were provided on board but were not approved by MSC and did not represent the installed system (test procedures listed functions not installed and installation did not match referenced control box ports/functions). In accordance with CVC Policy 17-07, submit the following for review: (1) A limited QFA of the vessel’s propulsion engine control system (throttle), documenting system compliance to CVC Policy 17-07. The limited QFA should only consider loss of power to the control system. (2) A propulsion control drawing should be submitted with an installation/operational test protocol. This test protocol is an abridged document intended to show compliance with 46 CFR.184.620. Following MSC review, demonstrate power loss functions in accordance with approved procedures in the prsence of an attending USCG marine inspector.

Vessel was not issued a Load Line Exemption Certificate prior to an international voyage.

The inspected vessel does not have an installed Digital Selective Calling (DSC) radio function installed. Properly install radio function and provide proof.

The door alarm at the operating station does not signal for the Engine Room and Lazerrete opening. Properly install door alarms to alert the operating station when these doors are open/closed.

life line worn

worn

No servicing certificates

fire main did not work

Repair broken exhaust hanger, stbd generator at next hull exam.

Install additional speaker in passenger area and repair speaker in berthing area

Install addtional emergency lighting for Gen room escape route.

Repair fractured weld as marked between aft engine room bulkhead and starboard centerline stringer.

Repair frozen reach rod and valve for collision bulkhead.

Provide (1) emergency light for Generator Room, (1) for Steering Compartment emergency escape, and (2) for both Engine Room emergency escapes.

Provide ventilation louver for radio back-up battery.

Hoses worn through outer layer, replace hoses.

Port inboard MDE expansion tank has soft patch in expansion tank, remove soft patch and properly repair.

Port side MDE exhaust piping hangers broken, repair hangers.

8" crack in weld seam in way of peak tank, starboard side 3' above waterline, starting 3" fwd of collision bulkhead. Crop and repair using 18"x18" insert.

Reweld 03 fractures in stern corner stbd side, as identified by CG inspector.

EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTOFFS NOT STENCILED. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTOFF

NO DIAMOND DAY SHAPE AVAILABLE.

NAVIGATIONAL PUBLICATIONS OUT OF DATE. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: NAVIGATION PUBLICATIONS

BILGE ALARMS NOT CONNECTED TO INDEPENDANT CIRCUITS. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: BILGE ALARMS

Repair fractured weld/base metal at port side stern wrapper.

Double clamp 4 flexible hose couplings on shaft logs.

Repair hole IWO watertight transverse bulkhead between passageway and engineroom.

Repair three(3) fractured welds as follows: 1. foward peak tank, stbd side.2. Steering gear compartment IWO port wrap around. 3. Generator room IWO tonnage panel.

Replace shackle pin for anchor line in foward peak tank.

DEMONSTRATE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE JASONS CRADLE AS A RESCUE APPARTATUS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46CFR180.210 NLT 24JULY99.

MAKE REPAIRS TO BROKEN SEAM WELD IN WAY OF PORT STERN WRAPPER PLATE AT FOURTH SIDE LONG.

PROVIDE SIGHT GLASS GUARDS FOR ALL EXPANSION TANKS.

PROVIDE PROPOSAL TO REPAIR EXCESSIVE OIL LEAKS FORM STBD MAIN AND STBD GEN SET.

PROVIDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOR PORT SIDE ENGINE ROOM.

MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO STBD DAY TANK IN WAY OF SOFT PATCH.

PROVIDE MAGNETIC DEVIATION TABLE.

CROP AND RENEW SIDE SHELL PORT SIDE GENERATOR ROOM IN WAY OF TEMPORARY REPAIRS MADE TO REMOVED DECK DRAIN.

CROP AND RENEW SIDE SHELL AND DOUBLER PLATE FOR BOTH PORT AND STRBD EXHAUSTPIPES.

REPLACE THE AMP METERS FOR THE #1 AND #2 GENERATORS.

REMOVE ALL FUEL OIL TRANSFER PIPING AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT TO ENSURE VESSEL IS NOT CAPABLE OF TRANSFERRING FUEL OIL TO OR FROM VESSELS._x001C_

PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO ENGINEROOM VENTILATION SYSTEM SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE COGNIZANT OFFICER IN CHARGE, MARINE INSPECTION. PROVIDE DRAWINGS, SKETCHES AND WRITTEN SPECIFICATIONS DEPICTING THE ALTERATIONS IN DETAIL FORAPPROVAL._x001C_

REPAIR #1 HYDRAUILIC STEERING PUMP._x001C_

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF STARBOARD ENGINEROOM POWER VENTILATOR AND REMOTE SHUTDOWN._x001C_

WHERE LIQUID LEVEL INDICATING GAGES ARE INSTALLED, THEY SHALL BE OF HEAT RESISTANT MATERIALS AND BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED FROM MECHANICAL DAMAGE._x001C_

VESSEL PERMITTED TO PROCEED TO PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA TO COMPLETE REPAIRS TO STARBOARD CENTER MAIN ENGINE AND OTHER FIRE DAMAGE.

PRIOR TO RETURNING VSL TO SERVICE, MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO VESSEL BOW WHERE HOLED. REPAIR TO BE COMPLETED TO THE MSO MORGAN CITY, LA ZONE, UNLESS OTHERWISE ARRANGED WITH THE INSPECTION DEPT.

PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO 450 POUND DANFORTH STANDARD ANCHORS ONBOARD THE VESSELWITH ANCHOR LINES WHICH HAVE AN APPROXIMATE BREAKING STRENGTH OF 29000 LBS.

THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCY PERTAINS TO THE M/V HELEN N, O.N. 660815. THE BELOW LISTED ITEM IS TO BE COMPLIED WITH BY 01OCT84.

PROVIDE AN OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 33 CFR 155.750.