ATLAS

The owner of a vessel subject to inspection under section 3301 shall- (1) ensure that such vessel is equipped with a vessel master key control system, manual or electronic, which provides controlled access to all copies of the vessel's master key of which access shall only be available to the individuals described in paragraph (2); (2) establish a list of all crew, identified by position, allowed to access and use the master key and maintain such list upon the vessel, within owner records and included in the vessel safety management system; (3) record in a log book information on all access and use of the vessel's master key, including- (A) dates and times of access; (B) the room or location accessed; and (C) the name and rank of the crew member that used the master key; and(4) make the list under paragraph (2) and the log book under paragraph (3) available upon request to any agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, any member of the Coast Guard, and any law enforcement officer performing official duties in the course and scope of an investigation. Vsl has no Master Key, identified crew, or logbook.

Each crew berthing area shall be equipped with information regarding A) vessel owner or company policies prohibiting sexual assault and sexual harassment, retaliation, and drug and alcohol usage; and (B) procedures and resources to report crimes, including sexual assault and sexual harassment. Vsl does not have required information posted.

Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 °C (428 °F), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers, must be insulated. Lagging on port/starboard turbo charger on MDE needs to be replaced.

Each cable and wire must be protected from the weather. Vsl has 04 exposed wires.

The name of the towing vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters on each EPIRB.The owner or managing operator must maintain valid proof of registration. Vsls name was not on EPIRB or registations sticker.

A survival craft that weights 185 kilograms (407.8 pounds) or less may be lifted not more than 300 millimeters (1 foot) in order to launch. Vsls liferaft stowage does not comply with regulation due to side rails obstructing proper launch.

Has installed, in the engine room and any other area where background noise makes a general alarm hard to hear, a supplemental flashing red light that is identified with a sign that reads: “Attention General Alarm—When Alarm Sounds or Flashes Go to Your Station”; Vsl does not have signage in machinery space.

Each towing vessel equipped with rudder(s) must have a means to monitor and control the position of the rudder(s) at each operating station. Vsl does not have rudder angle indications.

THE BOARDING OFFICER OBSERVED THE VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A BELL ON BOARD._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_