GM 5020

The OCMI will ensure that every tank vessel is of a structure suitable for the carriage of flammable and/or combustible liquids in bulk and for the proper grade or grades of cargo the vessel carries while in service. TB GM 5020 was involved in an allision with another barge that resulted in hull damage while being towed by ITV ANACONDA. Vessel provided survey report that indicated the crop and renew of: One (1) side shell 3/8” x 5’ x 3’6” One (1) side long 5/16” x 5” x 3” x 5’ One (1) stiffener 5/16” x 5” x 3” x 3’6” One (1) stiffener 5/16” x 5” x 3” x 2’ Heat & Fair: One (1) bilge knuckle area 3” x 2’6” Two (2) bilge knuckle bracket areas 8” x 6” Recoat internally & externally. Starboard bow, commencing 8’ aft of the headlog and extending 5’ aft the lower 3’6” of side shell and upper bilge knuckle are set in 0-2” with associated internals distorted to conform. Vessel to conduct repairs at next shipyard visit scheduled for January 2026. 46 CFR 31.10-15

GM-5020 shall proceed to Demopolis, AL by the most direct route to undergoe inspection by a marine surveyor of the affected void spaces. Transit in daytime only. GM-5020 shall not continue to operate or transit until survey report is reviewed by the Coast Guard and is to the satisfaction of the OCMI.

Provide repairs to watertight envelope

Provide permanent repairs to the vessel prior to on-loading of cargo.

Vessel was found to have an unapproved PIC shed onboard during a damage survey. Vessle has until 21 Jan to take corrective actions and make the barge availible for inspection.

John Deere engine/wiring harness fails to meet class 1 division 1 requirements as per 46CFR111.105-31, equipment falls within hazadarous zone.

MI discovered a hole underneath the lagging on the stbd side cargo pump prime mover exhaust manifold just fwd of the turbo. Rep was instructed to cut the rotted piece out and replace lagging to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] was conducting repairs as we left the inspection.