SALACIA

Each survival craft must be stowed so that when the vessel sinks the survival craft floats free and, if inflatable, inflates automatically. Inflatable survival craft were ashore for servicing and not available for inspection. Limited to 1 mile from shore.

All microprocessor or computer based systems must meet the requirements of part 62 in subchapter F of this chapter. The vessel's approved DVTPs for the Reversing bucket system were in correcntly subbmitted for approval. Re-submit the proper DVTP for the reversing system to the Marine Safety Center.

Whenever deterioration to hull plating that may affect the seaworthiness of a vessel is discovered or suspected, the cognizant OCMI may conduct an internal structural exam (ISE) and may require the vessel to effect permanent repairs. During the ISE, found three isolated pitts in the #2 Port void, bay one, clad weld to the satisfaction of the CGMI.

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall have the vessel ready for inspection of electrical equipment and systems. Repair all Marine Cable Transits (MCT) in the port and stbd engineroom. Cracked, not properly installed. Submit to USCG product that vessel intends to use to ensure proper approval.

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall have the vessel ready for inspection of electrical equipment and systems. Re-seal stbd jet room aft bulkhead Marine Cable Transit.

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall have the vessel ready for inspection of electrical equipment and systems. Re-seal port jet room aft bulkhead Marine Cable Transit.

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall have the vessel ready for inspection of the hull structure and its appurtenances, including inspection of all railings and bulwarks and their attachment to the hull structure. Repair the 2 identified areas on aft 01 deck railing at the corners.

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. Inspect all house mounts and replace damaged mounts and hardware to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] requires isolation kits to ensure stainless hardware does not come in contact with aluminum.

Carbon dioxide cylinders forming part of a fixed fire extinguishing system must be maintained as follows: cylinders must be retested every 12 years. The fixed fire CO2 cylinders were last hydro tested in 2011. Schedule and have serviced hydro test for the CO2 cylinders.

Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible from the space being protected. The installation and location must be to the satisfaction of the OCMI. The starboard side engine room portable fire extinguisher bracket was broken. Repair/replace bracket to OCMI satisfaction.

waste receptacles must be constructed of noncombustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. Waste receptacle on the bridge was made of combustible material. O/O is to remove or replace with proper style non-combustible waste receptacle.

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Electrical outlet receptacle outside the port electrical closet in main deck passenger space had a loose top outlet showing an open ground. O/O is to repair or replace to satisfaction of attending marine inspector.

Each battery used in an item of lifesaving equipment must be replaced during the annual inspection if the expiration date of the battery has passed. The battery for the ring life buoy water light was expired. Crew member replaced battery during the inspection.

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Electrical outlet receptacle in port side aft jet room had a broken cover. O/O is to repair or replace receptacle cover to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector.

A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment, other than small buoyancy compartments, under all practicable conditions. Vessel’s STBD side bilge pump had a cracked male threaded pipe adjoining the bilge pump to the bilge suction line. O/O to repair or replace threaded pipe to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector.

A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment, other than small buoyancy compartments, under all practicable conditions. Vessel’s port side #2 void bilge suction line pipe union was severely deteriorated and leaking. O/O is to repair or replace piping union to satisfaction of attending marine inspector.

All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 610 millimeters (24 inches) apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. The use of plastic tie wraps must be limited to bundling or retention of multiple cable installations, and not used as a means of support. O/O is to repair or replace all overhead and vertical cable support hangers with metal supports/retention devices spaced no more than 48 inches apart prior to next credit hull/drydock exam.

A vessel must comply with the structural design requirements of one of the standards listed below for the hull material of the vessel. Aluminum hull vessels: (1) Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Yachts and Small Craft, Lloyd's; or (i) For a vessel of more than 30.5 meters (100 feet) in length—Rules for Building and Classing Aluminum Vessels, ABS. Vessel allided with the pier after disembarking passengers in Provincetown, MA. Found vessel's starboard quarter external structure inset approximately 2 inches by 1 foot, with a popped butt weld between the top rail and topmost longitudinal external frame. Structure comprised of external sheet aluminum, framing, and welded tube which protects the jet drive and scoop, aft of each hull. No penetration witnessed in the watertight envelope of starboard hull upon internal and external inspection. Repairs shall be made to return vessel to original design, to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Immediately after addressing resultant safety concerns, the owner, agent, master, or person in charge of a vessel involved in a marine casualty shall notify the nearest sector office, marine inspection office, or Coast guard group office, whenever a vessel is involved in a marine casualty consisting of an occurrence materially and adversely affecting the vessel's seaworthiness or fitness for service or route. Vessel allided with the pier while mooring in Provincetown, MA causing damage to the vessel and the pier. Vessel is required to conduct a damage survey and any necessary repairs to the satisfaction of the attending USCG marine inspector. 46 CFR 122.202

Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, this subpart applies to each self-propelled vessel that (1) Carries oil of any kind as fuel for propulsion; (2) Is not a tank vessel; (3) Operates upon the navigable waters of the United States; and (4) is 400 gross tons or more as measured under the convention measurement system. Vessel does not have a Nontank Vessel Response Plan (NTVRP). Provide copy of NTVRP.

A pull cable used to activate the system controls must be enclosed in conduit. Cable pulley box in Port Side CO2 system cover is disconnected and deteriorated.

Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel suffered a fire onboard in starboard engine room due to an overheated PTO hydraulic pump on #3 MDE. Vessel is restricted from carrying passengers until repairs are made to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Controls and valves for operation of a fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be located outside the space protected by the system; and not located in a space that might be inaccessible in the event of fire in the space protected by the system. System engine shutdown pressure switched located inside of the protected space on both hulls. Submit plan to OCMI for relocation of engine shutdown pressure switches outside of the protected space. Upon approval relocate switches to a location outside of the protected space.

Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI. 04 cracked longitudinal welds marked in the port and stbd forepeak. Repair weld to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector.

Vsl is broadcasting invalid IMO # and no static draft information

Piping for stbd CO2 system is wasted. Have fire servicing technician attest to integrity of system or renew.

Ensure fire control plan is posted.

Replace 3 temporary repair patches (approx 4x6 inches) with proper full inserts of new plate in way of scrape damage on starboard quarter.

Prior to carrying passengers, provide temporary repairs to 3 holes in hull, stbd aft above waterline, and provide repair for gouges to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

All of the vessel's inflatable buoyant apparatus have been removed for annual servicing. The vessel is limited to a Lakes, Bays, and Sounds route not more than one nautical mile from shore until the IBAs have been re-installed to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector.

THE VESSEL'S INFLATABLE BUOYANT APPARATUS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FOR ANNUAL SERVICING. THE VESSEL'S ROUTE IS LIMITED TO LAKES, BAYS & SOUNDS AND NOT MORE THAN ONE NAUTICAL MILE FROM SHORE UNTIL THE IBA HAVE BEEN RE-INSTALLED TO THE SATISFACTION OF AN ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.

All fire extinguishers must be in correct brackets.

Door to engine room will not self close or remain closed due to damaged self closing device and door latch.

Class A subdivission insullation missing in engine room vestivule. replace insulation.

Port and Stbd sewage holding tanks are wasted and holed. Make repairs and prove tightness prior to placing in service.

A Class bulkhead surrounding the stbd engineroom is wasted in the vicinity of the ventilation shut-down. Crop and renew to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

A Class doors leading to the port and stbd engineroom are missing the door handles that were designed for the door. This leaves two 2" holes in each A Class door. Install handles as door was designed.

Stbd jet room is missing the closure device on the gooseneck air exhaust pipe. Install closure device as orignially approved and constructed to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

32" fire dampers on the port side were inoperable. They could not be closed manually. Show proper manual operation of fire dampers to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Excess oil is being stowed in spaces not protected with fixed fire fighting system. Remove any oil in excess of 5 gallons from any accommodation, control, or service space and do not exceed 55 gallons stowage in machinery space.

Flame bowl missing from RACOR fuel filters as designed by manufacturer. Replace flame impingent bowls on fuel filters to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Portable emergency lighting lanterns at the entrance to both port and starboard engineroom was dead. Replace batteries and prove operational to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Exposed wiring throughout the vessel. Wiring must be properly terminated and protected by metal coverings or other suitable means to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Missing light bulbs in lighting fixtures within port jet room. Provide bulbs and show proper operation to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Missing guards on fixture globes in jet room and others throughout vessel. Add guards where needed to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Medicines in first aid kits have expired items. Remove or replace expired items.

Fixed containments on port and stbd fuel fill and vents are missing drain plugs. Replace drain plugs or provide an adequate means of securing containment.

Portside MSD overboard discharge was not fully closed. Close overboard discharge while operating in a No Discharge Zone.

Stbd MSD overboard discharge valve handles are not secured by means of a lock or removal of valve handles.

Emergency (DC) lighting in port jet room inoperable. Repair to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Fire detection panel is inoperable. Back-up battery supply is dead as well. Repair to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Heat sensor missing above stbd aft MDE. Replace sensor to the satisfaction of attending Marine inspector.

Doors in stairwell had automatic closure devices removed and had been secured opened using hooks mounted to the bulkhead. Bring doors into compliance as originally approved and designed. Provide documentation of original plans to Marine Inspector.

port side rear fire dampers (emergency ventilation shutdown) not labeled. Label shutdowns to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Prove proper operation of bilge piping system.

Replace missing battery covers for batteries in starboard engine room.

Replace missing filter bowls for the port generator and stbd main engine x2.

Make permenant repairs to damage/hole on stbd side hull.

Correct improper label on "24 volt charger" circuit breaker in the stbd hull breaker panel, and install covers IWO missing breakers.

Provide test procedures for approved Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, as required by 46 CFR Parts 61 & 62.

Make all propulsion status indicator lights operable at all propulsion operating stations in the pilot house.

Vissel is limited to 450 adult passengers until remaining IBA is properly serviced and reinstalled on vessel.

Remove door hold backs on all fire doors and ensure proper closure.

Provide blanks for open breaker positions in stbd electrical room.

Remove/Stow properly extra batteries in stbd electrical room.

Properly repair battery trouble alarm on Fire alarm Panel.

Replace indicator (visual) for cooling pumps in stbd electrical room.

Provide Proper bilge/fire pump system diagram/instructions.

Make permanent repairs to stbd aft fire station piping that is corroded and partially wasted.

Renew all generator keel cooler isolation valves at the next scheduled drydock, but not later than 15 Novemeber 2004.

Renew raw water inlet fexible hoses on port side #1 and #2 main diesel engines.

Provide moutning bracket for B-II CO2 bottle and install in port engine room.

Make proper repairs to aftercooler on #3 main engine prior to carrying passengers LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Aftercooler

Vessel entered the port of Charleston, SC without submitting the required Notice of Arrival. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Notice of Arrival

Prove proper operation of main bilge pump for starboard hull. Until completed keep portable gas-powered dewatering pump and an extra B-II fire extinguisher on board. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Pump

Prior to carrying passengers for hire, make proper repairs to the starboard trim tab actuator mount. Repairs to be made to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

FRACTURED HULL PLATE VOIDS 1 AND 2 PORT HULL. VOID 2 STBD HULL. TEMP REPAIR ACCEPTED UNTIL 01NOV02 OR PRIOR TO CHANGE IN SVC WHICH EVER OCCURS FIRST. CREW TO INSPECT DAILY RECORD IN VSL LOG. RECOMMEND PERIODIC INSP BY USCG UNTIL PERM REPAIR CARRIED OUT. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: HULL PLATE

PREVIOUS REPAIR PORT OUTBOARDW/O VOID 3 HULL RE-FRACTURED DUE TO POOR WELDMENT. TEMP REPAIR ACCEPTED UNTIL NEXT DD. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: HULL

NORMAL WEAR, TOP END DONE ON ALL 4 MDE'S. OPERATIONAL TEST REQ PRIOR TO PAX.

MAKE PROPER REPAIRS TO STBD ENGINE ROOM FIXED FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM. CONTINUOUSLY MAN STBD ENGINE ROOM WHILE VESSEL IS OPERATING WITH PASSENGERS ONBOARD UNTIL FIXED FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM IS RESTORED AS ORIGINAL

Make proper repairs to stbd engine room fixed fire fighting system. Continuously man stbd engine room while vessel is operating with passengers onbaord until fixed fire fighting system is restored as original.

Provide completed finite element analysis prior to 30 Jun 02.

Continue post repair monitoring detailed in BHC's letter dated 22 Mar 02 to [name withheld] until directed by the cognizant [name withheld] of logs and checklists to be provided to the OCMI weekly. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Weld

Replace broken window in pilothouse.

Restricted to carrying not more than 54 children until the addition of 7 more child size life preservers.

Make proper repairs to or remove dead end wires in port and stbd jet rooms.

Remove excess hydraulic oil from stbd jet space.

Provide NOAA Charts for transit of St. Thomas ([name withheld]), St. Croix(Christensted), and the Carribean Sea between both Islands.

Renew/Replace cooling water expansion tank supports on both the starboard and port generators.

Replace portside bridge deck forward window.

Provide publications or abstracts for Caribbean Sea/Virgin Islands and the Rules of the Road.

Due to the lack of readily available search and rescue resources between St. Thomas and St. Croix, the OCMI will require a rescue boat on the M/V SALACIA if it operates in the Virgin Islands.

Replace explosion-proof light cover in starboard side stabilizer room.

Provide proof that 50% of the crew has been given CPR & First Aid training.