STC 2806

No extensive repairs to the hull or machinery which affect the safety of a vessel shall made without the knowledge of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. The tank barge MMI 3023(O.N. 1095688) is allowed a one-time transit, with cargo, from Corpus Christi, TX, to Kinder Morgan Pasadena; The vessel is to discharge cargo at said facility and conduct permanent repairs at Southwest Shipyard. Damage consists of three fractures to the STBD bow void side shell just aft of the headlog and above the loaded waterline 4" x 1/2", 2" x 1", and 12" x 1 1/2" to be repaired to the satisfaction of the local [name withheld] shots are to be taken in the vicinity around the damaged side shell to determine extend of material wastage. The vessel is loaded with Raffinate. The master is required to notify the cognizant OCMI upon arrival and/or in the event that conditions aboard the vessel change during its transit.

Proved proper operation pressure/vacuum settings on the PV valve. Provide test report to CG.

Proceed to dry-dock in Paducah, Kentucky and make repairs to the bilge knuckle in #1 starboard wing void/double bottom to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector. No cargo operations are authorized until repairs are completed.