GLENN EDWARDS

All hatchway covers shall be weathertight and fitted with gaskets and clamping devices. Gaskets were damaged and not secured in hatch. Clamping devices were missing or in need of repair.

Lifebuoys shall be provided with self-igniting lights. Lights found inoperable with expired batteries.

All gearing and every shaft and coupling used for transmission of power to machinery essential for the propulsion and safety of the ship or for the safety of persons on board shall be so designed and constructed that they will withstand the maximum working stresses to which they may be subjected in all service conditions, and due consideration shall be given to the type of engines by which they are driven or of which they form part. Vessel experienced loss of hydraulic fluid to PORT Z-Drive unit (Approx. 200gal reported to NRC). System has been drained as far as practicable, tagged-out, and shaft locked. Conduct proper repairs and testing to satisfaction of Classification Society; ABS acceptance as a condition of class will satisfy deficiency. The vessel is authorized direct transit only to Bollinger North in Port Fourchon, LA to conduct permanent repairs. Transit is in accordance with the approved route and plan dated 5 Feb 2021. Upon departure and arrival, the vessel shall notify the cognizant OCMI.

Where penetrations of watertight bulkheads and internal decks are necessary for access, arrangements are to be made to maintain the watertight integrity. Three watertight doors and one emergency escape hatch had unsatisfactorily installed watertight gasketing, and four doors leading to booster house had loose dogs; gasket material shall be replaced, and adjustments made to dogs such that the doors and hatch are made watertight. 74 SOLAS (14) II-1 / 13-1.1 Class finding number is 829 on work order 4389604

Flexible hoses must be in accordance with SAE J1942 to minimize hazards; lifeboat winch and port aft davit both had worn flexible hoses. Hoses shall be replaced with approved type. 46 CFR 56.60-25(b) Class finding number is 829 on work order 4389604

Stairways which penetrate more than a single deck shall be surrounded by at least "A-0" class divisions and be protected by self-closing doors at all levels. Two self-closing doors were not latching properly. 74 SOLAS (14) II-2 / 9.2.3.4.1

Per model and type approval noted on the launching appliance, system is not approved for dual(rescue boat/davit launched LR)service. Provide objective evidence/documentation showing davit, winch and hook is approved for dual service to the satisfaction of USCG and Class. 74 SOLAS III/31.1.2.2 and III/4.1. See narrative for additional details.

Hydraulic slewing motor on the installed davit inoperable. Make repairs and demonstrate proper operation of the davit slewing system to the satisfaction of the certificate issuing authority.

Emergency lighting fixture at the portside life raft station not working.

Vessel is to proceed to Mobile, AL and notify USCG Sector Mobile upon arrival. Repairs shall be conducted to the Z-drive unit to the satisfaction of class (ABS).

Secondary Marine Radar (3cm) inop