MM 33

The inspection shall be such as to insure that the vessel, as regards the structure, piping, and other equipment is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended. Vessel has the following damage after bridge-allision: In way of the bow compartment, commencing at the port bow corner and extending inboard 31’6”, the forward 25’0” of the bow compartment was set in from 0” to 17’0” and holed in way. The bow void was flooded to river level with water tight bulkheads intact. In way of the starboard No. 4 wing tank, commencing 15’0” aft the forward bulkhead and extending aft 13’0”, the formed deck and gunwale outboard radius was set in from 0” to 4” over an area of 13’0” x 4’6” with the adjacent internals distorted to conform. Vessel will conduct barge-to-barge lightering operations at MM 658.1 and is authorized to proceed to Greenville, Mississippi for permanent repairs, in accordance with approved transit plan.

No Benzene signage posted. The frame holding signage broke and was lying on the deck.

Prove proper operation of overfill protection devices (dip stick variety) on # 3 port and starboard cargo tanks (2) prior to loading cargo.

On vessel's thermal fluid heater prove proper operation of low combustion air sensor. Visual alarm indicator (flashing red light) also found to be inoperable.

Replace cargo pump engine wiring harness NLT 01 NOV 2015 or IAW D8 letter dated 05 NOV 2010.

Faulty thermal fluid heater alarm relay. Replace and test to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector prior to thermal fluid heater operations.

Replace matting w/ approved DECK COVERING as per 46CFR111.30-11.

Prior to loading cargo provide VRP approval letter on board as well as pertinent parts of VRP on board.

Replace cargo pump engine wiring harness NLT 01 Aug 08 or in compliance with submitted D8 plan as per D8 policy letter 02-2007.