TINA FALLON

A vessel is inspected to verify compliance with applicable stnadards. Vessel's cable used as part of it propulsion system failed and broke. Replace cable and test underway to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46CFR176.800

Propulsion machinery must be installed and capable of operating at constant marine load. Vessel's hydraulic filter failed causing the filter to disconnect from the hydraulic pump. Hydraulic oil discharged into the engine room bilges requiring engine shut down by the Master. Ensure hydraulic engine and pump for cable ferry is repaired satisfactorily and provide proper operation of the hydraulic engine and pump to the attending mrine inspector prior to carrying any passengers and or vehicles. 46CFR182.200(a)

The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers must be acceptable to COTP iaw table 181.500. Vessel is missing a 2A fire extinguisher required for the accomodation space on the COI. 46CFR181.500

Conductors in power and lighting circuits must by 14AWG or larger. Electrical cable connected to the E/R overhead LED lights are 18AWG. 46CFR183.340

Repairs or alterations to the equipment of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI, except during an emergency. The vessel has installed a camera system. Submit plans for unapproved installations to Coast Guard Marine Safety Center in accordance with MSC Guidelines for Electrical Plans – Small Passenger Vessels. 46CFR176.700

A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate high water level in a machinery bilge space. Vessel had audible high water level alarm but missing the visual high water alarm. Vessel to provide a visual high water alarm. 46CFR182.530

A vessel is inspected for compliance with the standards required by this subchapter. 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. Prior to carrying passengers, prove proper operation of the vessel engine to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Repairs or alterations to the equipment of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI, except during an emergency. The vessel has installed a new battery charger and inverter within the vessel's engine room. Submit plans for unapproved installations to Coast Guard Marine Safety Center in accordance with MSC Guidelines for Electrical Plans – Small Passenger Vessels.

All wiring and cables shall be suitable for marine service and for the particular installation used. Wires serving the vessel’s alternator and battery were not suitable for marine service as they are not marked for marine service or marked “welding cable.” Replace wires with marine type wires of the suitable size and capacity to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, or other persons from electrical hazards. Numerous dead end wires were discovered in the area around the newly installed power inverter. All wires should be removed or capped to prevent accidental electrical hazards.

Wire should be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 610 millimeters (24 inches) apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. Wires were found unsupported laying on top of the the vessel’s engine. Secure in a metal support to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

A vessel must be fitted with ground tackle and mooring lines necessary for the vessel to be safely anchored or moored. The ground tackle and mooring lines provided must be satisfactory for the size of the vessel, the waters on which the vessel operates, subject to the approval of the cognizant OCMI. The pelican hook and associated shackles on the vessel's northern shore should have a captive device installed on the pelican hook and the shackles should be moused to prevent an unintended opening.

A vessel is inspected for compliance with the standards required by this subchapter. 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. Two penetrations in the forward bulkhead of the engine room need to be sealed. One has wires penetrating the bulkhead and the other appears to be a blown out weld.

All machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation for the purpose intended. At the operation station a "dead man" foot pedal is installed that operates the device for tensioning the vessel's guide cable and the shore based caution lights If the vessel's operator was incapacitated or due to an emergency must leave the operation station the caution lights on the vessel's mooring would deactivate and the vessel's cable would have the potential of becoming trapped under the vessel's slip fendering system potentially disabling the vessel. Submit a written proposal for the ability to override the installed "dead man" switch in the case of an emergency. Vessel is prohibited from operations during periods of limited visibility and at night.

Provide Repair Proposal to address the minor steel deformation IWO the horizontal crossbeam member. The deformation is located near the center portion of the cross member.

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personal contact with energized parts. Install terminal guards over the following on the rear of the 12 volt panel: main engine power switch and hot and neutral terminal strips.

Fixed fire systems installations must be in accordance with the installation approved by the commandant. The outboard CO2 bottle marking line for non-vertical storage is not stored in the correct position. Correct at next scheduled dry-dock in October of 2018.

Provide Safety Radio certificate.

Provide certificate of documentation. COD

Vessel missed Annual inspection 16 OCT as listed upon the COI. Vessel is restricted in movement CG-835 for thruster failures.

CG-835 Issued: Complete Final Repairs that will provide for proper operations of the thruster once installed on your vessel. Proper operations are respective of any oily substances being leaked into the Nanticoke River

Unable to engage billge pumps from bridge control. Cause was determined to be a loose clamp holding the control cable in place. When engaged, clamp would slip, preventing cable from opening control valve.

Pump functions, pump can not be tested until excessive leaking of hydraulic and coolant fluids is stopped and bilges made clean to ensure a test of bilge pump would not induce said fluids into waterway.

Fire pump is only able to be started via a remote location namely the operating station. No local starting available.

no 2 hour alcohol test kit is available at site for testing.

Fixed system bilge and fire pumps ot on board. Install and prove proper operation of both the bilge and fire pumps.

Hydraulic lines and piping to port and starboard thrusters leaking excessively. Repair and prove proper operation of system.

Portable bilge pump not onboard. Place on board and verify operation with attending marine inspector.

Provide proof of valid operators license, Certificate of Documentation and marine operators permit.

Provide on board a copy of 46 CFR 166-199 (T) and all required navigation pubs for your intended operating area iaw 46 CFR 184.420.

Provide proof of enrollment in a drug testing program and provide on board 2hr alcohol test kits.

Provide on board current log book to include; training, lifesaving and fire equipment maintenance and bridge log.

Conduct fire/MOB and abandon ship drills to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.