EASTERN BRANCH

A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet. This is in addition to the portable fire extinguishers required by tables 142.230(a) and 142.230(b) of this part. MI observed vsl did not have a 40-B near the paint locker that was in addition to the required quantity. 46 CFR 142.225(a)(b)

Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces. MI observed port aft ventilation on deck was unable to secure. 46 CFR 144.605

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must Be maintained to ensure proper operation. MI observed exhaust leak on stbd main engine. 46 CFR 143.205(c)(1)

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.

A towing vessel may not be operated without having onboard a valid COI issued by the Coast Guard as required by 136.202. Vessel has invalid COI due to expired annual inspection.

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.

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. Hard fuel lines on both engines were installed with broken supports, total of 12 supports broken between port and stbd MDE. MI observed fuel lines above port main engines that have a missing support bracket allowing them to touch.

Each vessel fitted with installed bulwarks around exterior of the main deck must have sufficient freeing ports and scuppers or a combination of freeing ports and scuppers to allow water to run off the deck quickly without adversely affecting the stability of the vessel. The E/R overhead had a rusted through penetration that allowed water to drip inside the space compromising watertight integrity.

Marine sanitation device vents must be designed and constructed to minimize clogging by either the contents of the tank or climatic conditions such as snow or ice. MI observed broken MSD vent pipe.

46CFR143.245(b) Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in table 143.245(b) of this section. Vessel currently has not tested low lubricating oil pressure and high cooling water temperature for both M/E's and both ship service generators.

46CFR143.230(c)(1) The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: main engine RPM. Vessel is not fitted with RPM gauges on M/E's.

46CFR140.610(b) The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be weather tight or water tight function properly. Vessel has a hole in the coaming forepeak hatch.

46CFR143.300 Relief valves must be tested in accordance with 143.245. Vessel can not verify that pressure relief valve on air receiver has been tested.