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Oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, and Great Lakes routes. A vessel on an oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes route must carry—(1) Six hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.121; and (2) Six hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. Vessel missing six flares. Provide six orange smoke or hand red flare distress signals to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating. Automatic submersible electric bilge pumps do not have a visual indicator as described above. Provide the required visual indicator and test operation in the presence of the attending marine inspector.

A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The starboard engine compartment has two penetrations going through the forward bulkhead that are not completely sealed, and port engine compartment has three penetrations going through the forward bulkhead that are not completely sealed permitting the extinguishing agent to escape the space. Seal to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. The vessel, when engaged in diving operations displays the stbd sidelight and three all around lights. Meet 33 CFR 83.27(e)(ii)Rule when engaged in diving operations. Missing anchor light. Meet 33 CFR 83.30 Rule requirement when not engaged in diving operations and test in the presence of the attending marine inspector.

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. No drills were conducted. Conduct satisfactory man overboard drill to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector may require that a fire drill be held under simulated emergency conditions to be specified by the inspector. No drills were conducted. Conduct satisfactory fire drill to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Fuses must be of the cartridge type only and be listed by Underwriters Laboratories or another independent laboratory recognized by the Commandant. Vessel port and stbd engine space have installed one each 70-amp MIDI fuse. Replace with UL approved cartridge fuse of the same amperage to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. The emergency instructions were not posted at the operating station. Mount the emergency instructions where required to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

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Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent. Provide a plan for review to the attending marine inspector meeting the above regulation. Once the plan is approved by the attending marine inspector, complete the work to establish arrangement of closure devices to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements not covered by standards in this subchapter may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. The port shaft seal is leaking not properly fitted and leaking water into the hull. Repair seal and demonstrate proper operation to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 176.800

A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) only on a vessel of not more than 65 feet in length carrying not more than 49 passengers, other than a ferry, provided that the pump is listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113. The port tank space and port lazarette submersible electric bilge pumps are not UL approved. Replace with UL 1113 approved submersible electric bilge pumps and prove proper operation in the presence of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.520(e)(1)

A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The stbd engine space outboard forward cable transit has a blue foam ball being used as fire stop to prevent the escape of the extinguishing agent from the space upon discharge. Install approved fire stop to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 181.420(a)(4)

Fuses must be of the cartridge type only and be listed by Underwriters Laboratories or another independent laboratory recognized by the Commandant. The oil siphon pumps mounted in both engine spaces over current protection are blade type fuses. Replace with UL approved cartridge fuses of the same amperage rating and install as prescribed in 46 CFR 183.340 (g) to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 183.380(l)

A space containing diesel machinery must be fitted with at least two ducts to furnish natural or powered supply and exhaust ventilation. The total inlet area and the total outlet area of each ventilation duct may not be less than one square inch for each foot of beam of the vessel. These minimum areas must be increased as necessary when the ducts are considered as part of the air supply to the engines. Attending marine inspector or the owner could not fine where the supply and exhaust for both engine space is located. 1) Prove to the attending marine inspector the port and stbd engine spaces ventilation meets the above regulation; or 2) Provide a plan for review meeting the above regulation to the attending marine inspector. Once an the plan is approved by the attending marine inspector, complete the ventilation arrangement to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 182.465(c)

A space containing propulsion machinery must be equipped with a fixed gas fire extinguishing system. The port and starboard engine room fixed CO2 do not operate properly. Demonstrate proper operation of fixed CO2 to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46CFR181.400(a)(1)

The owner or operator must conduct all tests as required by the OCMI. The compartments containing port and starboard bilge alarms and bilge suction could not be opened for testing. Open compartments and make available for testing to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46CFR176.404(a)

Fuses must be of the cartridge type only and be listed by Underwriters Laboratories or another independent laboratory recognized by the Commandant. There are unapproved cartridge type fuses in the battery charger wiring and other wiring in both engine spaces. Install approved fuses IAW 46CFR.183.340, to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46CFR183.380(l)

A propulsion engine control system, including pilothouse control, must be designed so that a loss of power to the control system does not result in an increase in shaft speed or propeller pitch. Propulsion engine control systems that rely on microprocessors or computers to control the direction and speed of a SPV must be carefully reviewed to ensure they provide a level of safety at least equivalent to control systems that have typically been installed on these vessels. Submit required plans to the USCG Marine Safety Center for review and approval, and demonstrate proper QFA's to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 184.620(c) CVC Policy Ltr. 17-07

Each circuit breaker must meet UL 489 or other standard specified by the Commandant, and be of the manually reset type designed for:(1) Inverse time delay;(2) Instantaneous short circuit protection; and(3) Switching duty if the breaker is used as a switch. Both engines ECU power cable over current protection is a non- UL 489 approved Blue Seas 30 amp thermal circuit breaker. Replace the Blue Seas 30 amp (field technician) installed thermal circuit breaker with a UL 489 or UL cartridge type fuse as prescribed by 46 CFR 183.380(l) to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 183.380(m)

Whenever damage or deterioration to hull plating or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness of a vessel is discovered or suspected, the cognizant OCMI may conduct an internal structural examination in any affected spaces including fuel tanks, and may require vessel to be drydocked or taken out of service to assess the extent of the damage, and to effect permanent repairs. Vessel reported collision with another vessel resulting to damage to hull apparent above waterline. Following damage survey submit a repair proposal to be reviewed and approved by the attending USCG Marine Inspector. Once repair plan is approved by USCG Marine Inspector complete repairs to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 176.600 (d)

Independent fuel tanks must be designed and constructed as described in this paragraph. Vessel had weld wastage about the fittings for pipe connections at the fuel fills, fuel suctions on both port and stbd diesel fuel tanks. Submit a written proposal for repair/replacement of fuel tanks with timeline.

Where flexible nonmetallic hose is permitted for use in piping systems by this section, it must meet SAE J-1942 and Flexible nonmetallic hose must be complete with factory-assembled end fittings requiring no further adjustment of the fittings on the hose, or field attachable type fittings may be used. Hose end fittings must comply with SAE J-1475. Flexible nonmetallic hoses are not SAE J-1942.

A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) only on a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying not more than 49 passengers provided that the pump is listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113. Bilge pumps are not UL 1113 approved.

A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) only on a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying not more than 49 passengers provided that the pump is listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113 and have positive shutoff valves installed at hull penetration. No positive shutoff valves installed. Due next drydock or NLT 28FEB2023.

Each vessel must have permanent loading marks placed on each side of the vessel. No loading marks. Due next drydock or NLT 28FEB2023.

Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent.

Vessel needs to update its emergency instruction list to incorporate “in-water emergency procedures”.

Vessel needs to have a FCC Class D Radio installed onboard that is properly configured showing GPS functionality.