GYPSY BLOOD

This part contains requirements for the design, construction, installation, and operation of propulsion and auxiliary machinery, steering apparatus, and associated safety systems. Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. MI observed during steering check the starboard rudder post plate was cracked. When operator turned to port then starboard MI witnessed the plate rose with pressure causing water to enter space. O/O shall proceed to repair facility to be hauled out of water to replace the starboard plate. O/O shall notify MI when repairs have been made to conduct underway steering test to satisfaction of MI.

On a vessel of at least 26 feet in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate high water level. MI observed the high water level alarm for the forward compartment audible alarm was faint and light flickered. O/O shall repair high level water alarm to satisfaction of attending MI.

Connections must be made to battery terminals with a permanent type connectors. Spring clips or other temporary type clamps are prohibited. MI observed four battery in tray had mixture nuts and wing nuts. O/O shall replaced wing nuts with permanent type connector to satisfaction of MI.

Where flexibility is necessary, a section of flexible metallic hose may be used. Nonmetallic hose may be used for wet exhaust systems provided it is especially adapted to resist the action of oil, acid, and heat, has a wall thickness sufficient to prevent collapsing, and double clamped where practicable. MI observed area on hose where one clamp was used for wet exhaust. O/O shall add another clamp to satisfaction of MI.

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of machinery, fuel, and piping systems, including the following: operation of the main propulsion machinery both ahead and astern. Vessel starboard engine failed to start. Make proper repairs to the satisfaction of the OCMI. 46 CFR 176.804

Vessel had excess water in forward compartment. Pump out bilge. 46CFR17.802(a)(7)

Starboard main engine fuel oil shut off valve seized open. Replace valve. 46CFR182.455(b)(4)

Battery chargers must have an ammeter connected in the charging circuit. Three (03) battery chargers do not have ammeters. Install ammeters. 46CFR182.455(b)(4)

Remote fuel shut off not properly labeled. Install proper markings for fuel valves. 46CFR185.608

First-aid kit missing aspirin items. Put aspirin in First-aid kit. 46CFR184.710

Face plate on light/receptacle outlet in engine room broken with exposed wiring. Replace face plate. 46CFR183.200(c)

Bilge high level alarm not working in generator compartment. Repair alarm. 46CFR182.530

Missing oil pollution placard. Install placard. 33CFR155.450

A section was missing in each gasket for the hatches to the lazarette and the hatch to the engine room. Replace gaskets so hatches on the weather deck are watertight.

There were cables submersed in the bilge in the engine room that could potentially introduce an unsafe condition. Secure cables above the bilge.

The Type II retroreflective tape on the ring lifebuoy was deteriorating. Replace Type II retroreflective tape.

VHF radio is not on its own circuit as required. Provide dedicated circuit with over current protection for VHF radio. 46 CFR 183.392

Storage space forward of engine room has wire run that has splice as well as connections made outside of enclosure. Replace cable so splice is not needed. Tape wire nuts. Enclose box. 46 CFR 183.340

Vessel is missing 01 fire extinguisher from accommodation space. Replace extinguisher. 46 CFR 181.500

Vessel has installed 02 battery chargers that were not subject to CG plan review. Provide drawing detailing the installation to include bill of materials (part numbers and/or specifications) of chargers, cables, circuit breakers, batteries and connectors. 46 CFR 176.700

VESSEL REQUIRES DRYDOCK INSPECTION PRIOR TO 31MAR2021. MAKE VESSEL AVAILABLE FOR DRYDOCK INSPECTION PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS. (46CFR176.600)

Vessel's STBD engine vent closure will not operate/close as designed, must repair to new condition.

Vessel's stbd engine has an exhaust leak, must identify and repair to like new condition.

Must replace aft inboard motor mount on stbd engine, wasted beyond repair.

EKO01 Provide three 2.5 gallon fire buckets labeled "FIRE BUCKET".

EKO02 Replace grab line on ring buoy.

VSL Operator do not have a FCC Marine Operator Permit. Provide a proof of Marine Opeator Permit by 15 May 2009.

Asprin & eye wash solution expired. Provide proof of current asprin and eye wash solution.

No flame bowl for ship service diesel generator(SSDG) fuel filter housing. Install a flame bowl on SSDG filter housing.

No MF Radio on board. VSL is restricted to 20 nautical miles until a working MF radio is onboard

Repair check in stem area.

Repair anchor check on port bow.

Provide repair proposal for stern/transom area and after the proposal is approved repair.

Proved proper operation of MF radio and remove SSB installation. Provide FCC technician report attesting to both. The vessel is restricted to 20 miles or less from shore.

Provide current coast pilot, light list, and tides/currents tables.

Provide valid hydrostatic release for EPIRB. Vessel restricted from operating beyond 3NM until corrected.

Install stern light. Vessel restricted from operating from sunset to sunrise until corrected.

Demonstrate proper operation of audible alarm for fixed fire system at operating station prior to operating with passengers.

Renew/Replace expired hydrostatic release unit for EPIRB. Vessels route restricted to NMT 3 miles until corrected.

Provide annual servicing of liferafts. 05DEC05: Extended required due date to 03JAN06. Liferafts have been removed from the vessel and are being serviced. Vessel is drydocked.

Provide original COI for signature and post on board behind glass.

Provide annual servicing on B-II extinguisher in forward space.

Post proper numbering to indicate correct lifejacket stowage.

Prove proper operation of starter for port main diesel engine. 05DEC05: Extended required due date to 03JAN06. Engine has been pulled from the vessel and is undergoing repair in a shop. 26JAN06: Attended vessel. Engine has been serviced and has been reinstalled but cannot be tested as vessel is in drydock. Requirement due date extended to 01APR06.

Prove proper operation of engine room submersible pump.

Locate source of exhaust leak on port main engine and repair. 05DEC05: Extended required due date to 03JAN06. Engine has been pulled from the vessel and is undergoing repair in a shop. 26JAN06: Attended vessel. Engine has been serviced and has been reinstalled but cannot be tested as vessel is in drydock. Requirement due date extended to 01APR06.

Provide original Certificate of Documentation. 05DEC05: Extended due date to 03JAN06. COD is apparently lost and O/O is in process of renewing. 26JAN06: Attended vessel. NVDC has not issued new COD as of yet. Requirement due date extended to 01APR06.

Install Ventilation in fuel tank compartment.

Annual Servicing of portable extinguishers and fixed system is overdue. Last service was July 2003.

Deck drain at forward part of main deck is piped to bilge. Pipe has been capped off. Drain needs to be reconfigured to drain overboard. 21DEC04: O/O stated that vessel is still in yard undergoing maintenance. Expected to be back in water and returning to Barnegat Light by 01JAN05. Extended 835 due date to 08JAN05.

No bell on board. Provide minimum 8 inch bell. 21DEC04: O/O stated that vessel is still in yard undergoing maintenance. Expected to be back in water and returning to Barnegat Light by 01JAN05. Extended 835 due date to 08JAN05.

Proove proper operation of compass light. 21DEC04: O/O stated that vessel is still in yard undergoing maintenance. Expected to be back in water and returning to Barnegat Light by 01JAN05. Extended 835 due date to 08JAN05.

Provide globe for light on overhead/main deck. 21DEC04: O/O stated that vessel is still in yard undergoing maintenance. Expected to be back in water and returning to Barnegat Light by 01JAN05. Extended 835 due date to 08JAN05.

Provide flashlights at operating station and entrances to machinery spaces. 21DEC04: O/O stated that vessel is still in yard undergoing maintenance. Expected to be back in water and returning to Barnegat Light by 01JAN05. Extended 835 due date to 08JAN05.

Install hose hanger for fire hose.

Stencil "fire hose" on bulkhead where fire hose is stored.

Vessel may only be operated by Angelo Eppolito and [name withheld] acting as Master or Deckhand.

Post Stability Letter and COI.