SD 2508

Compliance with the standards established by ABS will be considered as satisfactory evidence of the structural efficiency of the vessel. A 3"x6" hole was discovered in Wing Void 2P affecting watertight integrity and stability of the vessel. Water was also found communicating from Wing Void 2P thru to #2 Hopper to Wing Void #2S via wastage holes in the watertight bulkheads between the void and hopper. Wing Void 2P and all wastage holes in the wing void watertight bulkheads have been temporarily repaired and temporary repairs are holding. Vessel authorized to proceed to Kingston Mines, IL to offload IAW approved transit plan. Upon completion of offload, new transit plan may be required and permit to proceed may be issued to allow vessel to proceed to next port for permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.

ort #7 wing tank was found to have waste holes over an area of 18"x6" in the knuckle after surveyor from alpha marine inspected the temporary repair completed by the company. temporary repair after the surveyor reinstalled the patches utilizing soft patch and the leaks appeared to be slowed by 100%.

essel is to be transited to Greenville Shipyard, MS to complete full repairs on the #7 port Wing tank that has a temporary repair. No cargo operations shall be conducted on the vessel prior to a Coast Guard inspection at Greenville Shipyard.

Cargo tanks shall be supported on foundations of steel or other suitable material and securely anchored in place to prevent the tanks from shifting when subjected to external forces. Each tank shall be so supported as to prevent the concentration of excessive loads on the supporting portions of the shell or head as prescribed under § 38.05-2(d). Marine inspector observed cargo tank craddle support gusset, and transverse frame support wasted through at base in Starboard hopper void #1. Provide photo verification of the repairs specified. 46CFR38.05-10(a)(1)