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Each connection to a battery terminal must be made with a permanent connector, rather than with spring clips or other temporary clamps. MI Identified connections for main engine and generator starting batteries were secured with wing nuts.

Installation of all lifesaving appliances and arrangements must be in accordance with (46 CFR) Subchapter W. Life raft painter was secured to vessel not weak link port and stbd side.

Each OSV must carry at least one rescue boat. A rescue boat is not required for a vessel operating on the continental shelf of the United States, if - (1) The OCMI determines the vessel is arranged to allow a helpless person to be recovered from the water; (2) The recovery of the helpless person can be observed from the navigating bridge; and (3) The vessel does not regularly engage in operations that restrict its maneuverability. Vessel could not prove the rescue platform and crew could recover a helpless person.

Each cargo vessel must carry an immersion suit approved under approval series 160.171 of an appropriate size for each person on board. If watch stations, work stations, or work sites are remote from cabins, staterooms, or berthing areas and the immersion suits stowed in those locations, there must be, in addition to the immersion suits required under paragraph (a) of this section, enough immersion suits stowed at the watch stations, work stations, or work sites to equal the number of persons normally on watch in, or assigned to, those locations at any time. Vessel did not have the immersion suits stored at the proper locations as well as not labeled.

Each vessel must carry lifebuoys approved under approval series 160.150 Vessel removed 2 lifebuoys to conduct alterations to the vessel.

Each vessel shall have a Fire Control and Lifesaving Equipment Plan. Vessel's current plan does not reflect Immersion suit quantity & locations as well as ring buoy quantity & locations.

The inspection for certification shall include an inspection of the structure, boilers, and other pressure vessels, machinery, and equipment. The inspection shall be such as to insure that the vessel, as regards the structure, boilers and other pressure vessels, and their appurtenances, piping, main and auxiliary machinery, electrical installations, lifesaving appliances, fire-detecting and extinguishing equipment, pilot boarding equipment, pollution prevention equipment, and other equipment, is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended. MI observed starboard generator unable to restart. Owner to provide report from repair technician detailing troubleshooting, repair and, satisfactory operating condition. 46CFR91.25-10 60c

Each liferaft must be stowed to permit manual release from its securing arrangements. MI observed the manual release is not accessible by normal means and in the event of abandon ship a ladder or other device would be required to manually release the liferaft. Operator is required to make arrangements to comply with cited regulation. 46CFR199.130(c)(1) 60c.

Scuttle is fitted with a quick-acting release, and with a hold-back device to hold it open; and scuttle meets the requirements for location, strength, and height of coaming in subchapter E of this chapter. MI observed the engine room escape hatch without the required hold back device and degraded due to corrosion. Owner to replace hatch with suitable type and to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46CFR127.240(e)(4)(5) 60c

Where pressure-indicating gages are used, they shall be chosen to be compatible with the pressure to be indicated. The size of the visual display, the fineness of graduations, and the orientation of the display will be considered. In no case shall the upper range of the gage be less than 1.2 times nor more than 2 times the pressure at which the relieving device is set to function. MI observed both port and starboard air receiver gauges do not comply with cited regulation. Operator to replace gauges with suitable type to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46CFR54.15-5(f) 60c.

The inspection for certification shall include an inspection of the structure, boilers, and other pressure vessels, machinery, and equipment. The inspection shall be such as to insure that the vessel, as regards the structure, boilers and other pressure vessels, and their appurtenances, piping, main and auxiliary machinery, electrical installations, lifesaving appliances,fire-detecting and extinguishing equipment, pilot boarding equipment, pollution prevention equipment, and other equipment, is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended, MI witnessed the outboard fuel oil transfer pump housing cracked and emitting a mist of product. Operator is required to replace pump with suitable replacement and prior to use to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46CFR91.25-10 16c.

Each power motor for the main and auxiliary steering gear must have a “motor running” indicator light in the pilothouse, and in the machinery space, that activates when the motor is energized. MI observed that the motor run lamp in the machinery space was extinguished in addition to having a broken colored lens. Operator to troubleshoot the cause of the extinguished lamp, making repairs and replace the lens- to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46CFR58.25-25(f) 16c.

Each lifebuoy must be capable of being rapidly cast loose;Each lifebuoy stowage position must be marked with either the words “LIFEBUOY” or “LIFE BUOY”, or with the appropriate symbol from IMO Resolution A.760(18);Markings. Each lifebuoy must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel and the name of the port required to be marked on the stern of the vessel under § 67.123 of part 67 of this chapter. MI observed stowage of 01 stern life ring, the marking of stowage locations and, marking of the life buoy itself was not in compliance with the stated regulation. Operator to relocate life ring to suitable no blocked location, remark, and correct marking of stowage locations as per stated regulation and to the satisfaction of attending MI. 46CFR199.70(a) 16c.

Each battery clearly marked with an expiration date and used in an item of survival equipment must be replaced during the annual inspection if the expiration date has passed. MI observed the ring buoy float light requires annual battery replacement. There were no markings of the replacement on the float light and no record or log of servicing. Operator to comply with cited regulation and provide documentation to the satisfaction of the attending MI that the batteries have been replaced annually and details recorded. 46CFR199.190(f)(4) 16c.

The lifejackets stowage positions must be marked with the words “LIFEJACKETS” or “CHILD LIFEJACKETS” as appropriate, or with the appropriate symbol from IMO Resolution A.760(18). MI observed lack of required signage for life jackets on the 01 deck. Operator to comply with cited regulation. 199.70(b)(2)(iii) 16c.

The master or person in charge of a ship to which this section applies shall ensure that the ship is not operated unless a garbage management plan meeting paragraph (b) of this section is on the ship and that each person handling garbage follows the plan. MI observed that the vessel did not have a garbage management plan. Operator to comply with cited regulation to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 33CFR151.57(a) 16c.

At each annual inspection, the inspector must ensure that the following tests and inspections of fire detection and extinguishing equipment have been conducted: MI observed no records of fire detection system annual servicing. Operator to comply with cited regulation and provide documentation of completion to the satisfaction of attending MI.

Lamp, paint, and oil lockers and similar compartments shall be constructed of steel or shall be wholly lined with metal. MI observed deck box at cargo deck work bench being utilized as a paint locker. Deck box does not meet the requirements of a paint locker. Operator to remove contents of the box and stow materials in a suitable container providing documentation of such to the attending MI. 46CFR92.05-10 16c.

On vessels of 500 gross tons or more there must be at least one shore connection to the fire main available to each side of the vessel in an accessible location. Suitable cut-out valves and check valves must be provided. Suitable adapters also must be provided for furnishing the vessel's shore connections with couplings mating those on the shore fire lines. Vessels of 500 gross tons or more on an international voyage, must be provided with at least one international shore connection complying with ASTM F 1121 (incorporated by reference, see § 95.01-2). Facilities must be available enabling an international connection to be used on either side of the vessel. MI observed the lack of any installed international shore connection. Operator is required to comply with the cite and to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46CFR95.10-10(c) 16c.

or each ship subject to regulations 5 and 6 of this Annex, details of fuel oil for combustion purposes delivered to and used on board shall be recorded by means of a bunker delivery note which shall contain at least the information specified in appendix V to this Annex. MI observed recently bunkered fuel oil delivery note did not include sulfur content. Operator to comply with cited regulation and provide documentation to the attending MI showing corrected notes and procedures for future bunkering operations to include obtaining all required information. MARPOL 73/78, VI, 18.5 16c.

At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection, the inspectors shall conduct the following tests and inspections of hull equipment: The remote controls of all valves shall be operated. MI was unable to identify the location of remote operator (near engine room escape hatch) due to no labeling. Operator to replace label to the satisfaction of attending MI. 46CFR91.25-25(a)(2) 16c.

Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the inspector from making such tests or inspections as he or she deems necessary to be assured of the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel. MI observed 02 cargo mainfold butterfly valves were not operating as designed Operator to conduct maintenance to valves correcting the auto handle lock function(spring failure) to as original design and to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46CFR95.25-50 16c.

Plans listed by § 127.110 of this subpart must be submitted for approval after the owner or builder applies for inspection in compliance with § 126.320 of this subchapter. Vessel's electrical plan has not been approved by the Marine Safety Center. Need to make necessary corrections and resubmit to the MSC.

Plans listed by § 127.110 of this subpart must be submitted for approval after the owner or builder applies for inspection in compliance with § 126.320 of this subchapter. New lifesaving equipment has not been added to fire control plan. Fire control plan needs to be updated and approved by Coast Guard or Class.

Except as provided by paragraph (b) or (c) of this section, as appropriate for the intended voyage, each vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date - (1) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. Vessel did not have approved charts for the working area.