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Each vessel must be provided with a visual and audible alarm at the operating station to indicate a high water level. The Siemens LED display panel at the operating station, where the visual alarms are visually displayed was found damaged, with alarms barely visible. 46 CFR 119.530(a) 16C.

Each hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. The forward peak hatch; and the stern steering room access hatch were found leaking water inside the compartment. 46 CFR 174.220(a), 10C.

Doors in A-Class fire control boundaries must meet the following additional requirements: A door must be of the self-closing type capable of closing against a 3.5 list of the vessel; and holdback hooks are not allowed. Port side engine room fire A-15 door was found not closing and latching, and a long piece of metal was being used to hold the door open. 46 CFR 116.435 (c) (6)(i)& (ii) 10C.

Whenever a launching appliance, survival craft, rescue boat, fixed gas fire extinguishing system, machinery, fuel tank, or pressure vessel is installed aboard a vessel after completion of the initial inspection for certification of the vessel, as replacement equipment or as a new installation, the owner or managing operator shall conduct the tests and make the vessel ready for the inspections required by § 115.402(d) of this part to the satisfaction of the cognizant [name withheld] gas firefighting piping above #2 and #3 main engines is corroded and may be wasted. Prior to any repairs, ensure the fixed gas system supply is safely isolated from the piping system. After piping repairs are made to original, system must be pressure tested by a fire-servicing company and system recertification provided to OCMI. 46 CFR 115.702

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At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected. Excessive water ingress was found through both port and starboard rudder posts packing pressure glands. 46 CFR 115.840(a).

Exhaust gas must not leak from the piping or any connections. The piping must be properly supported by noncombustible hangers or blocks. An exhaust leak was found in the exhaust piping for the starboard outboard engine in the CO2 room. 46 CFR 119.430.

Each vessel must have adequate emergency lighting fitted along the line of escape to the main deck from all passenger and crew accommodation spaces located below the main deck. The emergency lighting must automatically actuate upon failure of the main lighting system. The following emergency lighting were found inoperable: a. 02 Exit signs located in the main deck, adjacent to the stairway from main deck to upper deck. b. 01 exit sign main deck adjacent to the mid access door. c. Exit sign forward passenger accommodation main deck. d. Exit sign in the engine room. 46CFR 120.432(a) & (b).

On a vessel of more than 65 feet in length, the public address system must be a fixed installation and be audible during normal operating conditions throughout the accommodation spaces and all other spaces normally manned by crew members. Loudspeaker located in main deck aft was found inoperable. 46 CFR 121.610(b).

The master of a vessel shall have examined and tested the steering gear systems of the vessel prior to getting underway for a voyage. All rudder angle indicators in bridge wings, and emergency steering are showing lack of calibration, with a difference between 2 to 4 degrees differences from the main center angle indicator. 46 CFR 122.320.

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 they are to be employed. The EPIRB NOAA's Registration Certificate was found with the incorrect vessel Call Sign; and none of th two 24/7 emergency contacts listed persons and phone numbers couldn't be reached upon called. A 24/7 person of contact with and active emergency phone shall be provided, and verified by an attending USCG Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 115.840.

A fire damper must close against the draft in the duct. Both port & starboard engine room entrance fire ventilation dampers, and portside main deck fire dampers were found not closing properly, leaving open gaps. This deficiency was issued as code 17 (prior to departure), but was corrected on the spot, and prior finishing the exam (10C).

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 space, including fuel tanks, and may require the vessel to be drydocked or taken out of service to assess the extent of the damage, and to effect permanent repairs. Water leak discovered coming from weld in hull plating under port generator; dry dock vessel to make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 115.600(d)

Drug testing programs required by this part must be conducted in accordance with 49 CFR part 40, Procedures for Transportation Workplace Testing Programs. This subpart summarizes the responsibilities of credentialed mariners, marine employers, MRO, SAP and other chemical testing service providers in 49 CFR part 40. Provide evidence of enrollment and implementation of a drug and alcohol program covering crew members. 46 CFR 16.113, 17C.

An audible and a visible alarm must activate in the pilothouse upon (1) Failure of the electric power to the control system of any steering gear; (2) Failure of that power to the power unit of any steering gear; or (3) Occurrence of a low oil level in any oil reservoir of a hydraulic, power-operated steering-gear system. Both main bridge and emergency steering alarm and control panels were found inoperative due to an undersized 1Amp fuse had inadvertently been installed in the 10Amp circuit. Prove proper operation of both steering alarm & control panel, conduct steering test for both pumps 1 and 2, verify operation of all rudder angle indicators and alarms. 46 CFR 119.600 & 46 CFR 58.25-25(d). 17C.

Each power bilge pump must have the capacity to develop a suction velocity of not less than 400 feet per minute through the size of bilge main piping required by 56.50–50(d)(1) of this part under ordinary conditions. Bilge pump was found not having enough pumping pressure. Prove proper operation of power bilge pump. 46 CFR 119.520 & 46 CFR 56.50-55. 17C.

Each vessel must be provided with a visual and audible alarm at the operating station to indicate a high water level. High bilge water alarm detection panel was found inoperative. Prove proper operation of bilge high water detection alarm panel and test bilge alarms. 46 CFR119.530(a) 17C.

The system must be so arranged and installed that the presence of smoke in any of the protected spaces will automatically be indicated visually to an observer directly in front of the detection cabinet. The visible notice must automatically indicate the zone in which the smoke originated. 04 smoke detectors were found inoperative. Prove proper operation of 04 smoke detectors found inoperative indicated during the exam. 46 CFR 118.400(c) & 46CFR76.33-20(a).

All audible and visual alarms must be audible and visible throughout the spaces they are intended to alert. Two visual alarm connected to the fire alarm manual call point was found inoperable in the bow thruster room and forward bulkhead of the engine room. 46CFR118.400(c) & 46 CFR 76.27.20(c). 17C.

The emergency lighting must automatically actuate upon failure of the main lighting system. Emergency light located in 01 deck stbdside was found inoperative. 46 CFR 120.432(b) 17C.

Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible from the space being protected. The installation and location must be to the satisfaction of the cognizant [name withheld] portable fire extinguishers were found laying on the floor on its side or in the deck, out of their approve mounting brackets in the engine room and other areas identified during the exam, including brackets that were found decayed by rust. Replace decayed brackets and install portable fire extinguishers on its brackets, upright and clearly visible. 46CFR118.520, 17C.

All engine exhaust pipes must be water cooled. A penetration with leaking cooling exhaust water was found in the raw water exhaust servicing the portside generator. 46 CFR 119.425 17C.

The master shall conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies that necessitate abandoning ship or the recovery of persons who have fallen overboard. An abandon ship drill must be conducted as follows: Each member of the crew shall participate in at least one abandon ship drill each month;Each abandon ship drill must include: (1) Summoning the crew to report to assigned stations and prepare for assigned duties; (2) Summoning passengers on a vessel on an overnight voyage to areas of refuge or embarkation stations and ensuring that they are made aware of how the order to abandon ship will be given; (3) Checking that life jackets are correctly donned; (4) Operation of any davits used for launching liferafts; and (5) each abandon ship drill must, as far as practicable, be conducted as if there were an actual emergency. Master and crew shall conduct an abandon ship, fire and security drills for the satisfaction of an attending USCG Marine Inspector, prior to departure. 46 CFR 122.520 & 33 CFR 104.230, 17C.

Main propulsion machinery must be provided with automatic shut-off controls in accordance with part 62 of subchapter (F). These controls must shut down main propulsion machinery in case of a failure, such as failure of the lubricating-oil supply, that could lead rapidly to complete breakdown, serious damage, or explosion. Prove proper operation of all 4 main diesel engines emergency stops, prior conducting sea trials. 46 CFR 119.220(a) & 46CFR58.05-10, 17C.

A VHF-DSC HF marine radio must either be connected to a GPS receiver and display coordinates or be a Class A VHF-DSC HF Marine Radio with integral GPS. Both VHF radios are not displaying coordinates as they are not connected to a GPS receiver, and are not of an integral GPS type.

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, flooding, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. 46CFR510(a) 16C.

The station bill of a vessel of more than 65 feet in length required to have more than four crew members, must set forth the special duties and duty station of each crew member for various emergencies. The duties must include at least the following and any other duties necessary for the proper handling of a particular emergency: (1) The closing of hatches, airports, watertight doors, vents, scuppers, and valves for intake and discharge lines that penetrate the hull, the stopping of fans and ventilating systems, and the operating of all safety equipment; (2) The preparing and launching of survival craft and rescue boats;(3) The extinguishing of fire; and (4) The mustering of passengers including (i) Warning the passengers; (ii) Assembling the passengers and directing them to their appointed stations; and(iii) Keeping order in the passageways and stairways and generally controlling the movement of the passengers, (d) The station bill must be posted at the operating and a conspicuous location in each crew accommodation space. Provide station bill at the operating station. 46 CFR 154 16C.

The owner or managing operator shall make a vessel available for drydock examinations, internal structural examinations, and underwater surveys required by this section. Vessel is pass the required hull exam date.

Each accommodation space, control space, and service space must be fitted with a smoke actuated fire detection system of a type approved by the Commandant that is installed in accordance with 46 CFR part 76. All five (05) baggage stowage lockers on the vessel are designated a High Risk Service Space (9) on the Fire Control Boundary Plan, drawing number 842-A2. General Note #6 on plan 842-A2 also states "Each baggage space must be fitted with an approved fire detection system".

Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. 1# MDE exhaust temperature sensor is not reading temperature.

Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. 1# MDE is running approximately 15-20 degrees cooler than other 3 MDEs. Company mechanics suspect thermostat valve is stuck open. Trouble shoot and report and resolve issue to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspectors. Vessel shall take temperature readings of #1 MDE with temperature gun every 15 minutes while engine is operating until issue is fully resolved.

Piping used in vital systems must meet 46 CFR 56.60. a. Temporary repairs were conducted to the port and Starboard raw water coolings lines metal pipes located in the muffler room (Equipment Room). The temporary repairs consisted of use a nonmetallic hose on each cooling line which are double hose clamped on each end of the hose. b. Temporary repairs were conducted on the outboard starboard main engine cooling water cooling line. The temporary repair consisted of clad welding, located at the aft end of the starboard main diesel engine out board exhaust riser.

Bulkheads between various spaces must meet the requirements of Table 116.415(b). Found the majority of structural fire protection insulation missing in the port and starboard engine room supply intakes on both the main and 01 decks. The missing structural fire protection insulation is required by the Structural Fire Protection Plan Dwg. No. 842-S9. To be completed at next drydock.

Suitable means such as automatic damper must be provided in an accessible location outside the space being served by the ventilation duct for shutting off the passage of air through the ventilation duct in the event of a fire. Found when witness the operation of the port engine room forward supply intake damper two of three blades did not operate and remained in the closed position.Suitable means such as automatic damper must be provided in an accessible location outside the space being served by the ventilation duct for shutting off the passage of air through the ventilation duct in the event of a fire. Found when witness the operation of the port engine room forward supply intake damper two of three blades did not operate and remained in the closed position.

Piping used in vital systems must meet 46 CFR 56.60. Found dissimilar metals (couplings, unions, pipe, valves)installed through out the following systems; engine raw water cooing, bilge and fire main. Bring all components used in these systems back to Bill of Material listed on Coast Guard approved plans or submit new plans to the Marine Safety Center for approval.Piping used in vital systems must meet 46 CFR 56.60. Found dissimilar metals (couplings, unions, pipe, valves)installed through out the following systems; engine raw water cooing, bilge and fire main. Bring all components used in these systems back to Bill of Material listed on Coast Guard approved plans or submit new plans to the Marine Safety Center for approval. To be completed at next drydock.

THE VESSEL IS AN SPV-K AND THEREFORE IS NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE A SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PER REGULATION. REQUIREMENTS 2 THROUGH 6 ARE OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE THAT A SERIOUS SUBSTANDARD CONDITION HAS NOT BEEN PROACTIVELY MANAGED BY THE VESSEL’S OWNER/OPERATOR, LEADING TO A LACK OF SAFETY CULTURE ONBOARD THE VESSEL.

Piping used in a vital system must meet 56.60 in Subchapter F of this chapter. -STBD outboard main diesel engine raw water cooling system piping in the equipment room was found wasted and leaking. -PORT inboard and outboard main diesel engine raw water cooling system piping in the equipment room was found wasted and leaking. -Port outboard main engine exhaust overboard, next to hull,bottom outboard quadrant, found an epoxy patch approx. 6-inch in length. -STBD outboard main diesel engine raw water piping in the overhead aft of engine, was found wasted and leaking. -PORT outboard main diesel engine raw water cooling system overboard valve wasted due to dissimilar metals

At each inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situation must be corrected. -Main diesel engine lube oil tank 6p has inboard leak. -Machinery room has excessive amounts of oily water and debris in bilge.

All engines must have at least two means of stopping the engines. The #4 MDE emergency stop is inoperable.

Fire dampers must be capable of manual operation from outside the space served. STBD aft damper would not close; indicator light showed closed.

Each space must have least two means of escape. Crew lounge door on 02 deck; the door latch in direction of escape is inoperable.

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 owner or managing operator shall submit drawings, sketches,or written specifications describing the details of any proposed alterations to the cognizant [name withheld] alterations must be approved by the OCMI before work is started.

A hatch cover must have securing devices. The dogging mechanism for the hatch to fuel tank space requires adjustment. With the securing mechanism closed position the hatch could be lifted approximately 1/4 inch.

Each vessel must be provided with a visual and audible alarm at the operating station in specified, normally unmanned spaces. Bilge alarm in equipment room is inoperable.

The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel undergo any additional test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel is suitable for the service in which they are to be employed. After cleaning aluminum salt build up and debris in the bilges of the equipment and steering gear room pit gauging must be conducted. To be completed at next dry-dock.

Piping with temperatures exceeding 150 degrees F must be insulated where necessary to prevent injuries. The inboard exhaust riser lagging for the port inboard main diesel engine was giving surface temperature reading of 350 degrees F. Surface temperature readings on all other main engines exhaust lagging had a temperature reading between 225 - 250 degrees F along the entire length in the engine room. Due to the low overhead of the engine room all the exhaust piping is within reach of crew members.

The Officer In Charge of Marine Inspections may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection deemed necessary and reasonable to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service in which they are employed. The fire detection panel was found to be not operational after a failure on its power supply. Prove proper operation of the fire detection panel, including all the components connected to it, but not limited to: manual call points, heat and smoke detectors, audible and visual indicating alarms, in presence and for the satisfaction of an attending U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

The Officer In Charge of marine Inspections may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection deemed necessary and reasonable to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service in which they are employed. The fire detection panel was found to have a trouble indication light on, indicating a problem with the battery servicing the panel, and the amp meter showing fluctuations. The Panel Alarm silence and Trouble Alarm silence buttons also showed indication of wear upon actuation. Fire Detection Panel must be serviced and provide a report to the USCG about the findings.

A framed chart or diagram shall be installed in the wheelhouse or control station adjacent to the detecting cabinet indicating the location of the various detecting zones and giving instructions for the operation, maintenance, and testing of the system. This chart or a separate card or booklet to be kept near the chart, shall have tabulated spaces for the date and signature of the licensed officer of the vessel who shall witness or conduct the periodic test. Provide a framed chart or diagram of how the detection systems is currently installed.

All engine exhaust must be water cooled. For Main Diesel Engine 3, the exhaust cooling water pipe, located at the lazzarette was found to be corroded at the weld, above the flange before the overboard discharge and leaking water. Properly correct and renew the welding for the satisfaction of an attending U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

All engine exhaust must be water cooled. For starboardside diesel generator, the exhaust cooling water pipe, located at the CO2 room, was found to be corroded at the weld. Properly correct and renew the welding for the satisfaction of an attending U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

An employer shall provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all crew members, to include a training program. Crew members demonstrated lack of knowledge in EAP, and admitted not having received required training.

An employer must maintain records of chemical tests given to crew members and must make these records available to the USCG. Vessel representative did not provide Drug & Alcohol Program any chemical test records, to clear an overdue deficiency issued on 19AUG2019, and as requested for this inspection.

Amendments to a VSP may be initiated by the USCG upon a determination that an amendment is needed to maintain the VSP. USCG Marine Inspectors found that the current version of the VSP needs to be amended as particular information was found to be inaccurate such as: USCG Sector San Juan phone number, various crew members with assigned security duties are no longer working with the company, Appendix E has incorrect page number and many other changes needed as identified in the last VSP Audit.

Security systems and equipment must be in good working order, inspected, tested, calibrated, and maintained. The Vessel Security Plan Audit conducted in 2019 mentioned that the CCTV cameras needed to be repaired and operable. During this inspection, numerous CCTV cameras monitoring restricted areas were still found to be inoperable and as stated by the crew, the cameras have not been operating for some time.

A station bill must set forth special duties and duty stations for each crew member for various emergencies. The vessel station bill has not been updated to reflect current roles and responsibilities in case of an emergency. Upon asking the crew members and master, some stated not knowing what the station bill was and the master stated that they conduct daily emergency instructions verbally and not according with the station bill.

Vessel owner or operator must comply with the VRP training requirements of 33 CFR 155.1055. USCG marine inspectors did not find any record of training on board the vessel. Also, upon calling the Non-Tank Vessel Response Plan (NTVRP) Qualified Individual, he did not demonstrate familiarization with the NTVRP, what its for, whats the purpose and applicability.

Unsafe practices and other hazardous situations must be corrected. During man overboard drill, USCG Marine Inspector noticed that the rescue ladder stepping platform was submerged under water, creating a dangerous drag and bending with the forces of the water, with the crew member stepping on it. Also, the crew member's feet were submerged in the water at least 18 inches under water. Make proper corrective measures to reduce the length of the rescue ladder to be above the water and guarantee the safety of crew member.

Each window, port hole, and its means of attachment to the hull or deck house, must be capable of withstanding the maximum load from wave and wind conditions. USCG Marin inspector noted that there was rain and sea water intrusion, over the bridge electronic equipment and controls in at least three bridge windows. Properly seal bridge windows to prevent water intrusion.

On a vessel of which the number of passengers permitted on upper decks is limited by the stability criteria, the maximum number of passengers allowed on upper deck must be indicated by a durable marking of at least one inch numbers and letters at the entrance way to that deck. USCG marine Inspector found no passenger allowed number displayed at the stairway access to indicate capacity.

The emergency instructions must be designed to address the particular equipment, arrangement, and operation of each individual vessel. USCG Marine Inspector noted the current emergency instructions lists the use of life floats instead of IBA's; and states that the crew member must jump in the water to rescue a person in the water. Update and amend emergency instructions accordingly.

The OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additonal test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service in which they are to be employed. Upon request of the MI to test the smoke detectors, the vessel representative indicated that they couldn't conduct the test due to the lack of testing smoke, offering to use a lighted cigarette instead, which was not allowed by the [name withheld] conduct the testing of smoke detectors in accordance with equipment manufacturer's recommendations in presence of USCG attending marine inspector.

Each EPIRB must be tested monthly and shall be logged or otherwise documented. USCG MI did not find any EPIRB testing log on board vessel and NOAA Registration must have the vessels correct call sign.

Crew training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the USCG upon request. No records of drills or training logs were found on board the vessel during the inspection. Master stated that the CSO removed the drill records and keeps them in a separate office ashore.

Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights, one at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. The access to the machinery space did not have a portable light.

The master or person in charge shall ensure that the ship is not operated unless a garbage management plan is on the ship and that each person handling garbage follows the plan. Vessel did not have garbage/waste management plan on board. 33 CFR 151.57

The master or person in charge shall ensure that a written record is maintained on the ship or garbage discharge or disposal operations. Vessel did not have garbage records on board. 33 CFR 151.55

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date Coast Pilot. Vessel had a Coast Pilot for the Pacific Region. 46 CFR 121.420

Employers must maintain records of chemical tests. Vessel did not have any DAPI records or enrollment list on board. 46 CFR 16.260

For fixed gas fire extinguishing systems the owner or managing operator shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Vessel did not have servicing certificate for the fixed CO2 system. 46 CFR 115.810(b)(2)

A fire control plan must be posted on the vessel in a location that is accessible and visible to all passengers. Vessel did not have an approved fire control plan posted. Submit fire control plan to cognizant OCMI. 46 CFR 116.530

A framed chart or diagram must be installed in the wheelhouse or control station adjacent to the detecting cabinet indicating the location of the various detecting zones and giving instructions for the operation, maintenance, and testing of the system. Vessel did not have a framed chart or diagram posted. 46 CFR 76.27-80(b)

Each battery used in a item of lifesaving equipment must be replaced during the annual inspection if the expiration of date of the battery has passed. Battery inside ring life buoy light was expired. 46 CFR 122.726(d)

At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. None of the ring life buoys had lifelines. 46 CFR 117.70(c)

Each fuse must meet the general provisions of Article 240 of NFPA NEC 2002 or IEC 60092-202. Steering control electrical panel on the aft main deck has two fuses linked together by zip-ties. Replace fuses with approved fuse meeting proper amps/volts rating. 46 CFR 120.380(l)

Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements may be inspected according with the standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. Dead-end wires were identified over the battery tray under the port engine control box. Remove, replace, or permanently secure dead-end wires. 46 CFR 115.800(a)

Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements may be inspected according with the standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. Rudder angle indicator (RAI) on starboard emergency steering control panel is off from the bridge RAI by 5°. 46 CFR 115.800(a)

Piping used in a vital system must meet 56.60 in subchapter F. Found corroded and leaking bilge piping elbow before overboard discharge. Crop and renew bilge piping elbow. 46 CFR 119.710

At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices must be corrected. #1 SSDG water pump is leaking. Repair to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 115.830

At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices must be corrected. Oil is leaking onto portside starting batteries. 46 CFR 115.830

At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices must be corrected. Heat detector over #3 MDE is not properly secured. 46 CFR 115.830

Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements may be inspected according with the standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. Shaft packing and rudder packing need to be double-nutted. 46 CFR 115.800(a)

A suitable metal marine type strainer, meeting the requirements of the engine manufacturer, must be fitted in the fuel supply line in the engine compartment. #1 SSDG Racor fuel filter bowl has a plastic fitting. Replace with metal type meeting manufacturer requirements. 46 CFR 119.455(b)(5)

The fuel shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside of the compartment. Fuel shutoff valve was inoperable. 46 CFR 119.455(b)(3)

Piping used in a vital system must be meet 56.60 in subchapter F. Port inboard reduction gear overboard discharge piping is a flexible hose type. Piping must be of approved metallic type. 46 CFR 119.710

Internal combustion engine exhausts, boiler and galley uptakes, and similar sources of ignition must be kept clear of and suitably insulated from combustible material. Section of fire caulking was missing on port and center raw water piping on forward bulkhead in engine room. Install fire caulking. 46 CFR 116.405(c)

Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements may be inspected according with the standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. Drain plug for fuel containment is missing. 46 CFR 115.800(a)

Before getting underway on a voyage or as soon as practicable thereafter, the master of a vessel shall ensure that suitable public announcements are made. Vessel master was unable to recite the passenger safety orientation or test of emergency broadcasting. Conduct training. 46 CFR 122.506

Piping, including valves, pipe fittings and flanges, conveying vapor, gas, or liquid, the temperature of which exceeds 65.5 degrees Celsius (150) degrees Fahrenheit must be insulated where necessary to prevent injuries. On ship service generator #1 and #2, port inboard and outboard main engines, and STBD inboard are requiring lagging for exhaust. 46 CFR 116.405 AND 116.970

A door in a stairtower, stairway, and main vertical zone bulkhead must meet the following additional requirements: (ii) Holdback hooks are not allowed. Holdback on 01 deck port side middeck cabin entrance. 46 CFR 116.435 (6) (ii)

A door in a stairtower, stairway, and main vertical zone bulkhead must meet the following additional requirements: (i) A door must be of the self closing type capable of closing against a 3.5 list of the vessel. 01 deck port and STBD side doors do not close fully, to latch. 46 CFR 116.435 (6) (i)

Piping, including valves, pipe fittings and flanges, conveying vapor, gas, or liquid, the temperature of which exceeds 65.5 degrees Celsius (150) degrees Fahrenheit must be insulated where necessary to prevent injuries. Provide lagging on the piping in the steering room, exhaust. are requiring lagging for exhaust. 46 CFR 116.405 AND 116.970

(A) Repairs of 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 vessel needs to submit plans for moving the emergency steering to the main deck. 46 CFR 115.700(A).

IMO: Vsl is broadcasting no IMO #, CLSN: Vsl is broadcasting Invalid Call Sign, ZERO LENGTH OR BEAM: no dimension information (AIS Antenna Position ABCD values equals 0), ZERO DRAFT: no static draft information

A weather-tight door must be provided for each opening located on a deck house. Several doors throughout the vessel were missing and/or had broken dogs (holding devices).

Vessels shall correct any unsafe conditions identified by the marine inspector. There is a missing section of insulation behind a control panel in-way-of the port stairwell leading to the engine compartment.

Machinery and equipment installed on the vessel must be suitable for the operation intended. There is a broken piping bracket in-way-of the port stairwell leading to the engine compartment.

Clean life rings located in aft deck space on main deck.

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the owner or operator shall be prepared to test the steering system of the vessel and make them available for inspection to the extent necessary to determine that they are in suitable condition and fit for the service intended. Prove proper operation of the rudder angle indicator located at the steering gear pump room. 46CFR115.814/115.840

Properly repair damaged areas to the side shell plating. (Starboard side).

The vessel crew is to monitor the damaged areas of the hull after every voyage and findings are to be logged in the vessel's log book.

Remove structural fire protection and make are available for inspection.

Provide adult lifejacket for every adult passenger IAW COI. Until then, passenger count is reduced to 375.

Provide the name of the vessel in clearly legible letters on each lifejacket.

Repair a rupture in the fire main connected to the outlet of the fire pump IAW 46CFR119.710/118.310(b)

Prove proper operation of the rudder angle indicator located at the equipment room IAW 46CFR58.25-25.

Conduct and demonstrate proficiency on conducting Man Overboard drill to satisfaction of a USCG Marine Inspector.

Prove proper operation of Fire Detection System audible alarm and stbd-outer main engine.

Re-install missing and damaged fire insulation on fire dampers access door covers and ventilation on ducts both port & stbd.

Renew batteries welding cables with approved marine cable.

Prove proper operation of fire damper indicator light for open/close position