SEMISUB ONE

The owner or managing operator shall make a vessel available for drydock examinations. The vessel has not completed its drydock inspection and has re-entered the water. The vessel will need to complete a drydock prior to carrying passengers. 46CFR176.600(a)

The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Fireboy servicing tags marked by servicing facility as "unsatisfactory" due to overdue hydrostatic pressure test. 46 CFR 176.810(b)(2)

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 inspection of lifesaving equipment, including the following: Inspection of each hydrostatic release unit to determine that it is in compliance with the servicing requirements of 185.740. Hydrostatic release unit for EPIRP not marked with expiration date. 46 CFR 176.808(a)(5)

Each collision bulkhead required by 179.210, must be constructed in accordance with 179.320, except that a collision bulkhead: (2) Must not be fitted with any type of penetration or opening except penetrations may be made if they are located as high and and as far inboard as practicable and they have a means to make them watertight. Unknown pipe penetrating collision bulkhead on port-side compartment is sheered off with no watertight fitting. Determine origin and piping system of unknown pipe and make the thru-hull penetration watertight. 46 CFR 179.310(a)(2)

A vessel must be fitted with ground tackle and mooring lines necessary for the vessel to be safely anchored or moored. The vessel's aft starboard cleat broke off. The vessel is currently using the central beam in the aft staircase for their aft mooring line. 46 CFR 184.300

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment and electrical shock. Several unauthorized surge protector power strips installed onboard. 46 CFR 183.200(b)

Each connection to a conductor or terminal part of a conductor must be made within an enclosure and have either:(1) A pressure type connector on each conductor; (2) A solder lug on each conductor; (3) A splice made with a pressure type connector to a flexible lead or conductor; (4) A splice that is soldered, brazed, or welded to a flexible lead or conductor. Multiple instances of incorrectly spliced wires onboard for electrical equipment. 46 CFR 183.340(g)

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 the hull structure and it appurtenances. Aft-most viewing port on starboard side is leaking from bottom-aft corner. Remove excessive silicone/caulking for reinspection by attending marine inspector.

A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Gasket on port forepeak hatch was wasted and no longer watertight. Renew gasket. 46 CFR 179.360 (a) 705 C

At each inspection of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests including the following: Inspection and operation of through hull fittings and sea valves. Main engine raw water butterfly valve had wasted support mount. Replace valve. 46 CFR 176.802 (a)(2) 705 C

The freeing ports or scuppers on a well deck vessel must be located to allow rapid clearing of water in all probable conditions of list and trim. Port side well deck scupper had corrosion in piping leading overboard. Replace damaged section of piping. 46 CFR 178.430 (c) 705 C

Propulsion machinery of an unusual type for small passenger vessels must be given separate consideration and is subject to such requirements as determined necessary by the cognizant [name withheld] unusual types of propulsion machinery include: Hydraulic jets. Crack found on port bucket outboard support arm. Inboard support arm bearing shows excessive gap between arm and outboard propulsion duct housing. Repair in accordance with manufacturers specifications and conduct sea trial demonstrating proper operation of propulsion system. 46CFR182.220(c)(3) 705 c

The number of penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be minimized. A penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be as high and as far inboard in the bulkhead as practicable, and made watertight. Replace sealant around pipe in #2 port ballast void on forward bulkhead. 46CFR179.320(c) 705 c

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Dead end wires found in starboard forward void. 46CFR183.200(c) 705 c

A vessel must comply with the structural design requirements of one of the standards listed. In stbd #3 ballast void pipe was found with hole. Replace in kind. 46 CFR 177.300 705 c

A vessel must comply with the structural design requirements of one of the standards listed. In stbd #3 ballast void, found deformation of longitudinal stiffener. Submit repair proposal to remove and replace in kind to good metal to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 177.300 705 c

If foam is installed as flotation material on a vessel, the owner shall ensure that the following tests are conducted and requirements are met, to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI. In stbd #3 ballast void, areas of foam were removed. Reinstall in accordance with manufacturers specifications, refer to stability letter. 46 CFR 179.240 (b)(6)(ii) 705 c

A vessel must comply with the structural design requirements of one of the standards listed. One wash weld and one unseated weld round on stbd outboard interior plate in stbd forward void. One wash weld found on stbd inboard interior plate. Scarf and renew. 46 CFR 177.300 705 c

Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] found a soft patch on piping in near the bilge in an amidships compartment in the starboard hull. Have space cleared for entry by a marine chemist and make space available for inspection by attending USCG Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 176.700 705 c

A hatch cover must be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss. Port side, forward hatch hinge is missing. Repair hatch. 46 CFR 179.360 (b)(2) 705 c

Repairs or alterations to the hull that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] external hull inspection, attending MI found a patch of fairing compound on bottom, outboard side of the port hull. Remove the perceived patch to reveal hull material underneath. 46 CFR 176.700 705c

A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Gasket seals for hatches are worn and brittle. Replace seals on 2 hatches, forward, port side hull. 46 CFR 179.360(a) 705 c

During the examination all accessible parts of the vessels underwater body and all through hull fittings including sea valves shall be made available for examination. Sea valves must be opened for examination. A total of six through hull fittings were not available for examination. Make ready, sea valves for examination. 46 CFR 176.610(a) 705 c

An internal structural examination conducted in compliance with 176.600 may be conducted while the vessel is out of the water and consists of a complete examination of the vessel’s main strength members. Where the internal framing, plating, or planking of the vessel is concealed, sections of the lining, ceiling or insulation may be removed, or the parts otherwise probed or exposed so that the inspector may be satisfied as to the condition of the hull structure. Remove water in bilge in both engine rooms to allow the attending Marine Inspector the ability to complete the internal structural exam. 46 CFR 176.610(b) 705 c

An internal structural examination (ISE) conducted in compliance with 176.600 may be conducted while the vessel is out of the water and consists of a complete examination of the vessel’s main strength members. Remove remote actuated switches and clear out water in both port and starboard forward peak compartments to allow the attending MI to complete ISE. 46 CFR 176.610(b) 705 c

An internal structural examination conducted in compliance with 176.600 may be conducted while the vessel is out of the water and consists of a complete examination of the vessel’s main strength members. Where the internal framing, plating, or planking of the vessel is concealed, sections of the lining, ceiling or insulation may be removed, or the parts otherwise probed or exposed so that the inspector may be satisfied as to the condition of the hull structure. In accordance with the SEMISUB ONE Operations manual, during quarterly inspections and annual haul outs, measurements of the starboard forward bulkhead S1A, will be monitored by the vessel operator and verified by OCMI during inspections. Have forward spaces in port and starboard hulls, with bolted hatches, cleared for entry by a marine chemist and make space available for inspection by attending USCG Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 176.610(b) 705 c

At each internal structure exam the condition of all accessible internal portions of the vessel, including major hull plating and framing, shall be inspected. The vessels outboard hull and internal framing in way of the forward bulkhead of the starboard engine room is not watertight and is allowing sea water to ingress to the engine room. Provide a repair proposal to affect repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector. This repair must be approved by the OCMI prior to commencing work. 46 CFR 176.610(b) 46 CFR 176.700

At each internal structure exam the condition of all accessible internal portions of the vessel, including major hull plating and framing, shall be inspected. Three frames in the starboard engine room present cracked, undercut, or improper welds. Gouge and reweld to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector. 46 CFR 176.610(b)

Each vessel that relies on electricity to power vital systems listed in 46 CFR 182.710 must be arranged so that the loads can be energized from two sources of electricity. Only one of the provided generators is operational. Prove proper operation of both electrical generators. 46 CFR 183.310

At each inspection for certification an operational test of the means provided for pumping bilges shall be conducted. Conduct an operational test of the vessel's bilge pumps in both hulls to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector. 46 CFR 176.804(g)

The owner or managing operator shall make a vessel available for internal structural examinations required by his section. Vessel did not complete quarterly internal structural examination by due date of September 30, 2021. Vessel shall not carry passengers for hire until successful completion of internal structural examination, to inlcude the correction of all identified worklist items. 46 CFR 176.600

Fire pump outlet must be fitted with a pressure gauge. Discharge side of the fire pump is missing a pressure gauge.

The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service in which that are to be employed. Vessel was reported to have grounded since the last USCG credit dry-dock examination. Vessel must dry-dock to conduct a post grounding damage survey to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.

A vessel must carry one floating waterlight. The forward port and starboard ring buoy floating water lights do not work. Provide one floating waterlight and demonstrate its proper operation to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector. Vessel limited to daylight operations until deficiency rectified and cleared by USCG Marine Inspector.

The owner of managing operator shall make a vessel available for internal structural examinations required by this section. Make the center aft void, 3 starboard ballast tank, 3 port ballast tank available for completion of the vessel's required quarterly internal structure examination.

Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI. Attended vessel to deliver CG-835V from previous inspection. Noted foam from starboard aft ballast tank on main deck. Crew stated that the raw water suction from the seachest to the starboard propuslion engine had seperated and the tank was taking on sea water. Crew wrapped pipe with "flexseal" tape and intended to make repairs without notifying OCMI. Have space cleared for entry by a marine chemist and make space available for inspection by attending USCG Marine Inspector prior to conducting repairs.

Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI, except during and emergency. The ballast pump clutch air system's port air compressor is not functional. Complete permanent repairs.

Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI, except during an emergency. The ballast pumps clutch air compressors are not functional. Complete permanent repairs or submit a detailed plan that outlines temporary measures that provides an equivalent level of safety to that of operating with a USCG approved permanently installed system prior to conducting ballast operations.

Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI, except during an emergency. Pod A has a fractured weld on the upper mullion. Crop and renew.

Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI, except during and emergency. The following structural members were identified as needing repairs, 1. The overhead beam in forward machinery port side has a marked fractured weld. Crop and renew. (Cleared 8NOV2019 2. The outboard ballast water piping in forward machinery port side has as incomplete weld.. Crop and renew. 3. Port wing void has holes between welds and vertical frames. Fill the holes. (Cleared 8NOV2019) 4. Vertical frame in port wing void is marked and bent. (Agreed to continue monitoring the deflection, Cleared on 29OCT2019) 5. Stbd wing void has holes between welds and vertical frames. Fill the holes. (Cleared 8NOV2019) 6. The first frame upon entering the stbd wing void has a large crack and a smaller crack, both marked. Crop and renew. (Cleared 8NOV2019) 7. Stbd wing void has pitting welds. Crop and renew. (Welds reevaluated and are in satisfactory condition, cleared 8NOV19) 8. There is a marked crack in the overhead of the stbd wing void. crop and renew. (Cleared 8NOV2019) 9. Stbd fwd void inboard ballast intake pipe at the "t" has a weld that is weeping. Crop and renew. (Cleared 8NOV2019) 10. S2 Ballast tank's 2, 3, & 4 transverse web frames fwd of the aft bulkhead have fractured welds. Crop and renew. (Cleared 29OCT2019) 11. S1 ballast tank has 5 fractured welds as identified and marked. (Cleared 8NOV2019)

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 structure examination in affected space. The following spaces need to be de-scaled and re-inspected, 1. Salt exists on the bottom of wing voids. Remove salt for further inspection of pitting. 2. Overhead of port wing void is pitting. Clean up for further inspection. 3. There is pitting of at least 1/32" on the deck of the port side fixed ballast space. Drain water for further inspection. 4. Port wing void has ungrinded welds with plausible cracks. Grind for further inspection and crop and renew if cracks exits. 5. Salt exists on the bottom of the fwd port trim void. Remove salt for further inspection.

Vessel's captain was unable to properly demonstrate operation of ballast control system. Prove proper operation of ballast system and crew competence in operation of ballast system to attending U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to operating ballast system with passengers on board.

Observed repaired weld weeping at main transverse watertight bulkhead 7 and the side shell below the water line. Submit repair proposal to OCMI for approval prior to conducting repairs. Conduct repairs prior to completion of next scheduled dry-dock.

The discharge ends of fuel tank vent pipes must be fitted with removable flame screens or flame arresters. The vessel currently has a combination fill cap and vent installed. Per the manufatcture's documentation, these caps are not suitable for normal or emergency venting. Install proper vents with flame screens for both forward and aft tanks. Submit proposal to OCMI for approval prior to conducting repairs. Repairs are to be conducted prior to completion of next scheduled dry-dock.

Vessel's approved drawings for vents and fills, dated November 06, 2017, do not represent the as built configuration. Resubmit drawing depicting as built configuration to MSC for approval.

Each vessel that complies with the stability requirements of 46 CFR 170.170, 170.173, 171.050, 171.055, and 171.057 must have permanent draft marks at each end of the vessel; or have permanent loading marks placed on each side of the vessel forward and aft to indicate maximum allowable draft. Vessel has no draft or loading marks. Properly mark vessel by completion of next scheduled drydock.

Install ground detection system for 120/240 VAC dual voltage systerm per 46 CFR 111.05-27. 46 CFR 183.324(c)(1). MSC letter E2-1703084

Ensure an approved generator breaker is installed that adewuately protects the LSTSGU-23 cables in port/starboard pilot house main breaker panel. 46 CFR 183.380(d)

Prove neutral bus is grounded for the 120/240 VAC dual voltage system. 46 CFR 183.324(a)(2).

Submit DC electrical system for MSC approval for port and starboard engine room and updaed electrical ballast.

Add the following updates to AC Electrical Schematic from latest 06 Oct 17 MSC approval: 15 amp breaker for radar in pilot house distribution panel, remove water heater breaker, update generator local circuit breakers to 125 amp, update bilge pump ameperage to 20 amps, update galley distribution panel with galley reception 15 amp to 20 amp.

Remove welding cable in generators with approved UL boat cable or cable that meets requirements of 46 CFR 183.340.

Replace overcurrent protection for air compressor clutch with approved overcurrent protection that meet the requirements of 46 CFR 183.380

DC electrical circuit in pilot house does not conform to approved plan dated 06 OCT 2017. Noted that operator removed wire from Monroe MILSPEC M24643 cable and installed in DC circuit. Unable to identify required markings once conductor is removed from Monroe cable. Cite: 46 CFR 183.220(d), DC Electrical Schematic Pilot [name withheld] 06 OCT 2017

Identified 12V DC breaker panel not indicated on approved DC electrical pilot house circuit plan dated 06 OCT 2017. 12V DC breaker panel includes 5 breakers for Navlite, maretron,PTO override, port view emergency, and starboard view emergency. Cite: DC Electrical Schematic Pilot [name withheld] 06 OCT 2017

Install overcurrent protection between the pilot house distribution panels and the two Lisco power distribution blocks. 46 CFR 183.380(a)

Conductors between the battery switches and pilot house distribution panels must meet 46 CFR 183.340(d). Conductors in the engine room DC circuits must meet 46 CFR 183.220(d) and 46 CFR 183.340(d). 46 CFR 183.340(d), DC Electrical Schematic Approved 06 OCT 2017

Remove unmarked cables in engine room. Currently, MIs cannot verify cables with approved electrical plans.

Replace all blade type fuses in engine rooms with overcurrent protection that meets 46 CFR 183.380.

Ensure all positive battery cables are rerouted so they are not touching bare metal.

Provide updated plans and approval letters for the following plans that are no longer valid due to the numerous unauthorized changes: Upper Deck Arrangement, Viewing Compartment Seating, Tank Capacity Plan, Construction Section, Pilot [name withheld]

Install viewing pod window bolts in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Add ballast electrical circuit to DC electrical load analysis and submit to MSC for review.

Provide MSC approved plans for electrical circuit (DC) related to the vessel's ballast system.

Provide battery ventilation and temperature compensation probe to prevent DC battery overcharging on DC batteries installed for the bow thruster circuit.

Install temperature compensation probe to monitor overcharging on DC batteries installed in the pilot house DC circuit.

Replace glass fuses with UL listed fuses required for branch protection. Glass fuses found in all DC circuits and must be replaced.

Replace wire cable found in pilot house 12 volt DC ciruit connected to the battery switch. Wire cable found to be shore tie cable with red electrical tape around it to conceal. Replace with cable that meets 46 CFR 183.340.

Replace 100 amp breakers in 24 volt and 12 volt pilot house DC circuit with UL 489 breaker.

Replace ANL 500 amp fuse in bow thruster DC circuit with UL listed fuse designed for branch circuit protection.

Provide proof that all observation window bolts are in satisfactory condition. Multiple glued on stainless steel heads or hardware found installed over previous hardware, giving a false impression that 316 stainless bolts were installed. Comply with MSC approved plans for hardware installation.

Remove all observation window bolts located below the waterline when vessel is in ballast condition. Multiple glued on stainless steel heads found installed overtop of previous hardware, giving false impressions that 316 stainless bolts were installed. Comply with approved MSC plans for bolt installation.

Crop and and renew forward hatch fractures in spaces V1 and V2.

Install sea valves in ballast piping located in compartments V3 and V4.

Remove fixed ballast and rubber gasket material in spaces V3 and V4 for inspection. Reinstall fixed ballast and insulate for the structural aluminum using rubber gasket material and wood.

Open and remove paint blisters for inspection of hull material at centerline of hull between frames 6 and 11.

Remove paint around all thru hull fittings on vessel. Remove all thru hull fittings where inspection of the valve operation cannot be visually witnessed by Inspector.

Remove two thru hull valves and fittings for inspection in compartment V4. Clean interior of hull around thru hull valves for inspection of pitting corrosion observed by inspector.

Inspector found bondo in place of welds at thru hull penetration for port and stbd main engine exhaust piping at transom. 40% of the interior welds for the main engine exhaust thru hull fittings are missing. Exhaust penetration does not conform to MSC approved plans or regulations.

Make repairs to improper welds found in C1, V1, V2, V3, V4, starboard engine room transverse overhead support located outboard side, and remove temporary bondo on all piping or welds in port side engine room forward collision bulkhead inboard side.

Replace port and starboard main engine exhaust lagging where found with improper installation for temperatures exposed to.

Remove overhead panels for inspection on each deck and above observation windows.

Replace cracked glass cover for underwater lights on port side.

Submit plan revisions to MSC for approval for new installations in the ballast water piping to include flanges and gaskets installed during dry dock.

Cracked welds found in the starboard forward viewing pod at the bulkhead weld for the forward window overhead and in the starboard aft viewing pod at the diagonal weld on the aft window. Submit repair plan, crop and renew.

Reinstall foam in compartments identified to contain foam on stability letter. Foam must equal amounts specified on stability letter. MI must attend to measure foam installation.

Portions of overhead frame 28 in port engine room were found to be be cut out. Submit repair plan to OCMI for approval.

Make welds water tight that are loacted in the port engine room exhaust hull penetration.

Conduct Non Destructive Testing of 20% of hull plating welds, in accordance with non destructive testing plan submitted by VIKING Systems. Submit test results to marine inspector for review. Testing is required as numerous areas have been identified thru visual inspection as substandard.