SHIRLEY C

Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that: is activated at each operating station and can notify persons onboard in the event of an emergency; is capable of notifying persons in any accommodation, work space, and the engine room. During operational test of general alarm, audible notification was found insufficient in the engine room.

A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. Vessel was commandeered by a civilian (non-crew) by use of force. Vessel was able to be moved from pier side by the individual. OCMI requires inspection by USCG MI and ABS before lifting No Sail.

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. One overhead light in the forepeak storage space was missing a globe and cage, and the other light in the same space exhibited exposed wires and water inside the globe.

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Multiple open breaker positions, without blanks, were noted on the engine room electrical panel.

Each towing vessel must be equipped with a means to detect smoke in the berthing spaces that alerts individuals in those spaces. Multiple berthing spaces were found to be missing smoke detectors.

Machinery spaces must be separated from accommodation spaces by bulkheads. Doors may be installed provided they are the self-closing type. The gasket of the door between the main deck machinery space and galley is loose and not sealing properly.

The line throwing appliances must have an auxiliary line that is at least 1,500 feet long, has a breaking strength of at least 9,000 pounds force, and is, if synthetic, of a dark color or certified by the manufacturer to be resistant to deterioration from ultra-violet light. The vessel could not produce an auxiliary line.

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. An outlet on the aft bulkhead of the pilothouse and one on the inboard bulkhead just aft of the galley door were found to be hot-neutral reversed.

At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under 46 CFR Subchapter Q. Two lifebuoy lights were found to be inoperable.

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must:(1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation;(2) Be suitable for route and service; Vessels Port main diesel engine failure, vessel intends to repair in port with Port Engineer. Your vessel is prohibited from transiting any port within the Sector Honolulu COTP Zone without the assistance from a towing vessel(s) of adequate horsepower and maneuverability. Tugs and such towing vessel(s) shall be under the direction and control of an individual holding a Merchant Marine Credential (MMC) authorizing them to engage is assistance towing under the provisions of 46 CFR Part 11.482. Your vessel is prohibited from departing until satisfactory repair of the vessel is completed and proper operation of the port main engine and propulsion system is demonstrated to the satisfaction of a attending Coast Guard Marine inspector. 46CFR 143.205(c)(1)&(2)