GM 5034

Vapor collection piping must be fixed piping. Vapor collection piping valve was removed from system leading to vapor connection points and blank flanged. Install isolation valve and conduct vapor tightness test. Provide documentation to attending marine inspector prior to cargo operations.

The vessel owner will ensure that the 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. Marine Inspector observed cargo leak from #2P cargo tank in void #4P, Bay #6 during ISE. Repairs to be made to original design and a satisfactory pressure/leak test witnessed by attending USCG Marine Inspector prior to issuance of COI. 46CFR31.10-15(a)

The vessel owner will ensure that the 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. Marine Inspector observed unsatisfactory repair of #3P AFT and #4P FWD Bulkhead (unsatisfactory welds due to excessive undercutting and porosity). In addition, two repairs in rake bow, port side with insufficient relief cuts (less than 2"). Welds to be back gouges and rewelded to the satisfactory of attending [name withheld], the repair to the bulkhead shall be pressure/leak tested to the satisfactory of attending MI prior to issuance of COI. 46CFR31.10-15(a)

Coast Guard Sector Houston personnel, while conducting a periodic inspection, noted the barge's cargo pump prime mover is not located in compliance with Class 1, Division 1 requirements.

Make permanent repairs to the cargo tank leak in the #5 port side wing void, upper aft inboard corner.

The vessel series must be verified by the plan holder and amend the TVRP accordingly.