CIRCLE LINE MANHATTAN

A self propelled vessel must meet the applicable requirements for main and axillary steering apparatus in sub chapters F and J. Indication of the rudder angle must be provided both at the main steering station in the pilothouse and in the steering gear compartment. The axillary steering station did not have rudder angle indication. 46 CFR 119.600/ 46 CFR 58.25-25(a)

The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull... Operator notified this office that the vessel made contact with the Broadway Bridge, sustaining damage to the pilothouse. Vessel must receive inspection from CG MI, submit a repair plan for approval, and make satisfactory repairs IAW approved repair plan prior to carrying passengers.

Fire Protection Equipment: Complete but simple instructions for the operation of a fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be located in a conspicuous place at or near each pull box and stop valve control and in the space where the extinguishing agent cylinders are stored. If the storage cylinders are separate from the protected space, the instructions must also include a schematic diagram of the system and instructions detailing alternate methods of releasing the extinguishing agent should the local manual release or stop valve controls fail to operate. Instructions for fire suppression system did not indicate correct operation for manual operation of CO2 system. Crew could not identify stop valves noted on instructions. Label stop valves, correct instructions and provide training to the crew on the new instructions.

Identified vital backup issue. 12 volt panel does not power vital equipment including VHF radios and bilge alarms when ship is placed in deadship electrical status. Vessel must be able to place ship in deadship status and prove full functionality of all vital systems served on 12 and 24 volt panel.

Install an indicator light at the operating station that will indicate when the watertight door located IWO frame 49 is open in accordance with 46 CFR 170.255(e).

Conduct Underway Drills

Conduct new to zone inspection

Provide and post the station bill

Provide documentation the crew is enrolled in an approved drug and alcohol program

Provide appropriate logs, charts, navigation pubs, tide and current tables to the satisfaction of the local OCMI

Provide and post the stability letter.

Complete attached 4 item worklist prior to departing Somerset, MA but no later than 3 Sep 08. Complete installation of drains in the aft void and steering compartment. Prove operation of the fire alarm horns and lights in the engine room, upper crew space, mens room, head passageway and the handicap head. Install window safety devices. Install deck plates in the machinery space.