GM 3809

Approved portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be installed in accordance with table 34.50–10(a) of this section. 01 40-B portable fire extinguisher was expended.

All installations shall be of marine type engines suitable for the intended service, designed and constructed in conformance with the requirements of this subchapter. Vessel's port cargo pump prime mover was inoperable due to a fire/casualty.

The hull and deckhouses shall be of steel or iron construction except that the pilothouse and decks over quarters may be constructed of wood. Scantlings, material, and workmanship, subdivision of cargo spaces, fitting of cofferdams, and testing of tanks shall be at least equivalent to the requirements of the American Bureau of Shipping or other recognized classification society. Rcvd report from rep regarding a pinhole and a small hole found on the #1 cargo tank within 4" of each other. Holes have temporary repairs. Barge is allowed discharge as requested, transit to Belle Chasse for cleaning, and FMT shipyard for repairs following cleaning. Conduct repairs to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector prior to cargo operations. In addition, provide TBSIP survey report of survey focusing on wastage and pitting around in the cargo block.

Cargo tanks vented at gauge pressure of 4 pounds psi or less shall be construed and tested as required by standards established by ABS or other classification society. The deep well pump drain valve reach rod has a pin hole at the base of the piping. Make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector prior to loading cargo but no later than 16AUG20. 46 CFR 32.60-40(a)

During visual inspection of cargo tank top noted several additional areas of wastage/pitting. Required temporary repairs prior to operations, permanent repairs next dry dock scheduled in 2019; see attached letter (Temp. Repair Ltr) attached to case in MISLE. Citation: 46 CFR 32.60-1

During visual inspection of cargo tank top noted several areas of wastage/pitting and low plate weld seams. Required third party guaging of all locations identified prior to cargo operations.

1. The vessel may make temporary repairs to the TFH tank and discharge cargo. It must make permanent repairs prior to cargo operations. A USCG Inspector must be notified to witness operational test of the repair.