AURORA

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector may require that an abandon ship or man overboard drill be held under simulated emergency conditions specified by the inspector. The vessel was not fully manned as specified by the certificate of inspection and was unable to satisfactorily demonstrate the required drills. Drills shall be conducted in the presence of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces: (1) A space with a through-hull fitting below the deepest load waterline, such as a lazarette; (2) A machinery space bilge, bilge well, shaft alley bilge, or other spaces subject to flooding from sea water piping within the space; and (3) A space with a non-watertight closure, such as a space with a non-watertight hatch on the main deck. (b) Vessels constructed of wood must, in addition to paragraph (a), provide bilge level alarms in all watertight compartments except small buoyancy chambers. (c) A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating. The required high water visual and audible alarms were not functioning. Repair the high water alarms so they are functioning with a visual an audible indicator at the operating station.

This vessel is required to have three (3) Fire Buckets with lanyards. Make available all three (3) buckets for inspection.

The FCC Safety Radio Certificate is expired. Make available an updated certificate.

All radiotelephones must contain integral GPS capabilities or must be connected to an electronic position-fixing device. Connect all onboard VHF radios to GPS.

Fuel shutoff valves must be fitted in the fuel lines to stop fuel flow in the event of an emergency. The STBD fuel shutoff valve did not close using the remote fuel shutoff pull station.

Improperly installed life raft. Life raft painter was not connected to the hydrostatic release and would not have activated in an emergency.

Vessel must provide a crew for drills and underway tests prior to carrying passengers. Company does not intend to use vessel again this season. date extended to next operating season for completion, NLT May 30, 2022

Epirb hydrostatic release expired in June 2021. Provide a new hydrostatic release. Vessel is limited to operating in waters withing 3 NM's of shore.

Provide a vapor tight seal for the exhaust thru bulkhead locations in the aft engine room bulkhead.

Excessive oil on the forward engine room bulkhead and components is creating a fire hazard. Clean areas and make available for inspection.

Cracking noted in the port and starboard stepped up deck areas on either side of the aft bulkhead of the pilot house/accom space. The cracking will need to be repaired at the next Drydock which is due 30APR2022.

Provide 03 Fire Buckets.

Update First Aid Kit.

Provide adequate line for ring buoy light.

Bonding on Steering System is broken.

Renew cracked window (starboard aft).

Adjust stbd fuel shut off to ensure complete closure.

automatic bildge pumps were not able to work

Provide updated charts for applicable area of operations. 46 CFR 184.420

Provide original copy of liferaft servicing certificated on board vessel. 46 CFR 180.200

Tighten metal clamps on stbd main diesel exhaust. Clean around exhaust area. Wipe excess oil. 46 CFR 182.430(f)

Provide stop valves at sideshell on electric bilge pump piping in main cabin bilge. 46 CFR 182.520(e)(7)

Replace both shaft bearings

Provide radio operator license for master

Stencil 1 PFD

Remove extra lifering or properly stencil & provide solas tape

Remove expired items from first aid kit and replace.

Segregate child and adult life jackets.

Seal bulkhead penetration where hot water hoses penetrate forward bulkhead of engine room.

Flexible hose for fuel supply and return lines must be made to meet 46 CFR 182.720(e) + (f).

Replace flexible hose between strainer and starboard engine in kind.

Repair/replace automatic bilge pump float switch IWO laz.

Move fuel shutoff and vent shutoff labels to readable loactions.

Repair/remove dead end wired behind dash.

Provide 406 Cat. 1 EPIRB w/ current battery and hydo release. *Note* EPIRB was not on vsl at inspection.

Provide light list or applicable excerpts.

Lock MSD O/B discharge valve.

Povide visual indicators for high water alarms.

Provide serviced fire ext. at operating station.

Repair remote fuel shut-off. *Note* during remote fuel operatin test the cable that operates the valves parted due to corrosion.

make collision bulkhead watertight. *note* an access had been cut for O/O to have access to space forward of collision bulkhead (chain locker). This access was not watertight.

Repair/remove dead end wires behind cabin door.

Repair port rudder post mounting block and provide bonding. *note* while U/W conducting drills the port rudder post mount was loose providing shifting/vibration during steering system test.

Repair lifting ring on E/R access deck hatch.

Crew clearly unprepared for drills. Both fire and MOB drills unsat. Provide crew for drills at 2nd COI inspection.

Cover electrical connections behind dash.

Vessel did not complete 4th annual inspection, that was due in 2007. Vessel is restricted from carrying passengers.

Complete vessels annual inspection & drills prior to operating with vessel COI / passengers.

Provide FCC safety certificate.

Missing aft transom door.

Provide approved marine type fuel strainers for p/s main engines.

Replace cracked windows in passenger seating area.

Make engine room bulkhead fume tight.

Provide battery cover of an approved size to cover battery box.

Provide a proper sound signaling device.

Provide current navigation publications, charts, coast pilot and tide and current tables.

Post an oil polution placard onboard.

Post lifejacket donning placard.

Post an Emergency Broadcast placard at the operating station.

Register the EPIRB with NOAA and provide proof of registration.