05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
46 CFR 140.715(a) Towing vessels must meet the communications requirements of 33 CFR part 26 and 33 CFR 164.72, as applicable. Vessel does not possess valid Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephony Certificate.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 June 2025
Resolved 4 June 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided Bridge to Bridge Cert.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 August 2023
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Vessel suffered a loss of steering. Vessel to conduct repairs and provide technician report attesting to full operation of vessel and safe navigation to satisfaction of Marine Inspector.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 17 August 2023
Resolution: Received tech report attesting to repairs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 25 April 2023
Resolved
Each link certified by the manufacturer to meet the requirements of this subpart must have a corrosion resistant, waterproof tag attached to it that has the following information on it (the manufacturer must make the appropriate entries in the indicated space): FLOAT-FREE LINK FOR LIFE FLOATS AND BUOYANT APPARATUS Of (10 or less) (11 to 20) (21 or more) persons capacity. Normal breaking strength ____________________.
Meets U.S. coast guard Requirements—46 CFR 160.073.
Made by: (name and address)_________________________(Date) ____________________________. No tag observed on life float, float free link, replace link and with required tag.46CFR160.073-20
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 25 April 2023
Resolution: Received photo and receipt of newly replaced weak link, all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 April 2023
Resolved
Lifejackets must have the following attachments and fittings: (1) Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112. Lifejacket lights on 02 lifejackts located in berthing on 01 deck equipped with alkaline batteries requiring replacement annnualy. Replace batteries or equip with lithium battery require replacement every 05 years.46CFR141.340(g)(1)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 25 April 2023
Resolution: Received photos of newly installed and labeled alkaline batteries. All sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire patrol
Issued 25 April 2023
Resolved
Fire-detection systems. Except as provided in paragraph (a)(8) of this section, each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. The owner or managing operator must ensure the following:
The system draws power from two sources. Switchover from the primary source to the secondary source may be either manual or automatic. Fire detection panel extinguished during loss of shipboard power.46CFR142.330(a)(5)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 25 April 2023
Resolution: Received 3rd party report from Hiller. Replaced batteries and tested alarms under emergency conditions, all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 April 2023
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Marine inspector observed damaged retro reflective tape on port lifebuoy. Replace damaged retro reflective tape.46CFR141.230
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 May 2023
Resolved 4 May 2023
Resolution: Received satisfactory photo of newly replaced retroreflective tape. See documents for photo.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 25 April 2023
Resolved
Port UPV Gauge: Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 pounds per square inch maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) must be equipped with an indicating pressure gauge (in a readily visible location) and with one or more spring-loaded relief valves. The total relieving capacity of such relief valves must prevent pressure from exceeding the MAWP, as established by the manufacturer, by more than 10 percent. Marine inspector observed pressure gauge screen missing from port pressure vessel. Replace missing screen.46CFR143.300
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 May 2023
Resolved 4 May 2023
Resolution: Received satisfactory photo of new gauge. See documents for photo.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 25 April 2023
Resolved
Emergency Lighting: Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space and must be either: (1) Automatic, battery-operated with a duration of no less than 2 hours; or (2) Non-electric, phosphorescent adhesive lighting strips that are installed along escape routes and sufficiently visible to enable egress with no power. Marine inspector observed lack of emergency lighting inside crew berthing areas. Install approved emergency lighting along escape routes to allow safe egress with no power.46CFR143.410
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 May 2023
Resolved 4 May 2023
Resolution: Received satisfactory photo of newly operational e-lighting in corridor of vsl. See documents for photo.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Placards
Issued 25 April 2023
Resolved
Garbage Placard: At a minimum, each placard must notify the reader of the operating requirements contained in 33CFR151.67 through 151.73 as they apply to that ship. The following requirements should also be prominently stated: (1) The discharge of all garbage is prohibited into the navigable waters of the United States and into all other waters except as specifically allowed; (2) The discharge of all forms of plastic into all waters is prohibited; (3) A person who violates the above requirements is liable for civil and/or criminal penalties; and (4) Regional, state, and local restrictions on garbage discharges also may apply. 33CFR151.59 (c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 25 April 2023
Resolution: Received photo of newly printed and mounted garbage discharge placard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 8 June 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 142.325: Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming, power-driven, fixed fire pump, a fire main, and hoses and nozzles in accordance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section; or a portable pump, and hoses and nozzles, in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f) of this section.
Marine Inspector observed inop gauge on the fire pump and observed a possible inop pressure with both fire stations operating. Replace gauge and prove that the fire pump can produce the required pressure with both hoses operating to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 8 June 2022
Resolution: Saw proper operation before leaving.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 8 June 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 140.650: The owner, managing operator, or master of a towing vessel must ensure that the vessel's lifesaving and fire suppression and detection equipment complies with the applicable requirements of parts 141 and 142 of this subchapter and is in good working order.
Marine Inspector observed expired batteries on lifefloat light; replace to the satisfaction of the attedning Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 June 2022
Resolution: Received picture of batteries
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 June 2022
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Marine Inspector observed missing bolt/nut on mount for port side generator; tighten/replace to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 8 June 2022
Resolution: Added bolt while on board
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 June 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 140.410: Prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular towing vessel, each crewmember must receive a safety orientation. Marine Inspectors witnessed that the Crew Member [name withheld] was missing some of the required elements; such as but not limited to, operation of watertight and weathertight closures. Correct and provide proof of a new Crew Member [name withheld] to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 22 November 2022
Resolution: See Documents
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 June 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 140.415 Individuals, who are not crewmembers, on board a towing vessel must receive a safety orientation prior to getting underway or as soon as practicable.
Marine Inspectors witnessed that the Non-Crew Member [name withheld] was missing some of the required elements; such as but not limited to, location, operation and use of lifesaving equipment, emergency procedures, methods to notify crewmembers in the event of an emergency, and prevention of falls overboard. orrect and provide proof of a new Non-Crew Member [name withheld] to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 22 November 2022
Resolution: See Documents
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › AIS test report
Issued 8 June 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 140.620(b): The owner, managing operator, or master of each towing vessel must maintain the required navigational-safety equipment in a fully-functioning, operational condition. Marine Inspector observed crew member did not have proficient knowledge on the use of AIS; training was suggested.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 8 June 2022
Resolution: Crew member was able to operate AIS by the end of the inspection
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Health protection, medical care?)
Issued 8 June 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 16.401: Each EAP must include education and training on drug use for crewmembers and the employer's supervisory personnel.
Marine Inspector witnessed that the crew was unfamiliar with the location of the DAPI Program display of the community service hot-line telephone number. Crew members were able to find the telephone number during the inspection and more training was suggested to the Master.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 8 June 2022
Resolution: Telephone number was found during the inspection
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 8 June 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, or required to have the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date.
Marine Inspectors discovered that the vsl had been outside of their 6 months for an Annual Inspection for the second time.
Conduct Annual Inspection to the satisfaction of the ateending marine inspector.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 8 June 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions.
MI's observed STBD gen cooling water pump had a leak, and both gen alternator had excessive carbon build up.
46 CFR 143.205(a)
60C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 5 February 2021
Resolution: Receieved Tech report from MSI out of Belle Chasse verifing proper operation of SSDG and that the alternators were cleaned.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
(a)Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
(f)Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments.
MI's observed Gen wiring was missing a wire loom grommet for weather tight integrity, second deck breaker panel had a open gap and was missing a blank insert, E/R breaker panel had a open box connector at the bottom of the panel.
46CFR143.400
60C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 5 February 2021
Resolution: Received pictures of breaker panel being replaced with a breaker, a bolt to clear transfer switch opening, and proper gromment for SSDG.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must:(1) Be approved under approval series 160.050 or 160.150
MI's observed lifebuoy had the incorrect line on it.
46 CFR 141.360(b)(1)
60C
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 April 2021
Resolution: MI verified proper grab lines on life-buoys.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
Each item of survival craft equipment must be of good quality, effective for the purpose it is intended to serve, and secured to the craft.
MI's observed life float had numerous cracks and damaged areas, rendering the life float not serviceable and not properly installed. Vessel is restricted to rivers route, not to exceed 1 mile from shore until the life float is replaced.
46CFR 141.325(c)
705c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Received photo from owner of installation of new lifefloat and weak link. Cleared.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil and oily mixtures from machinery spaces
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
No person may intentionally drain oil or hazardous material into the bilge of a towing vessel from any source. For purposes of this section, “oil” has the same meaning as “oil” defined in 33 U.S.C. 1321.
MI's observed oily water in the shaft seal containment area with a bilge pump going directly over board. Fuel was found under Port Gen, filter were changed 2 week prior and oil was found under the the STBD Gen. Vessel is required to remove those pump and/or clean and remove the oily water/fuel/oil to a reception facility.
46CFR140.622(c)
16C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 5 February 2021
Resolution: Received receipt of water being removed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
Life jackets must have the following attachments and fittings: Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securly attached to the front shoulder area of the lifejacket (h) Stowage positions for lifejackets stowed in berthing space or stateroom and all lifejacket containers must be marked in block capital letters and number with the minimum quantity and identity.
Vessels life jackets were not marked in the wheelhouse container, marking in state room was not at the location of the life jackets, life jacket light on wheel house was not properly secured. All life jackets did not have battery expiration dates marked.
46CFR141.340
16C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 April 2021
Resolution: MI observed expiration dates on life jacket lights.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
Towing vessels more than 65 feet in length must use navigation lights that meet UL 1104 (incorporated by reference, see § 136.112 of this subchapter) or other standards accepted by the Coast Guard.
MI's observed STBD nav light/running light did not operate.
46 CFR143.415
60C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 5 February 2021
Resolution: Received picture of navigation light properly working.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Laundry
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
All vessel equipment must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended practice and in a manner that minimizes risk of injury or death. Refrigerator was not properly secured, Dryer vent was not emptied, leaking water line to the back of the washing machine.
46CFR140.505
16C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 April 2021
Resolution: MI observed clean dryer vent, waterline was repaired, and refrigerator was secured.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Safety and environment policy
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
All crew members must be provided with health and safety information and training that includes..... (d) refresher training must be repeated annually. Master could not provide documentation of refresher training for himself or crew, was unaware of requirements and crew was not following the health and safety manual by not wearing hearing protection in the engine room.
46CFR140.515
60c
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 5 February 2021
Resolution: Received training documentation of crew onboard from safety representive.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter.
MI's observed both E/R emergency light were not working when tested.
46 CFR143.245
60C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 5 February 2021
Resolution: Received email and video showing proper operation of the emergency lights.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Vessel had an expired EPIRB on board.
46CFR 141.230
60C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 5 February 2021
Resolution: Vessel removed EPIRB as it isnt a required item on board.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention. The following alarms must be provided:
IM's observed bilge alarms and gen alarms were not labled properly.
46CFR143.230
16C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 April 2021
Resolution: MI observed proper labeling and operational test of alarms.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 4 February 2021
Resolved
Individuals who are not crew members, on board a towing vessel must receive a safety orientation prior to getting underway or as soon as practicable thereafter. Vessel crew was unable to provide this orientation to Marine inspectors.
46CFR140.415
16C
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 April 2021
Resolution: Crew provided satisfactory safety orientation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 1 July 2020
Resolved
All lifesaving equipment must be tested and maintained in accordance with the minimum requirements of 46 CFR 199.190 as applicable. Inspections and tests of lifesaving equipment must be recorded in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with any TSMS applicable to the vessel. Ensure lifesaving equipment testing and maintenance is properly logged in TVR or official log to the satisfaction of attending USCG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 July 2020
Resolved 7 July 2020
Resolution: Vessel representative provided electronic copy of livesafing equipment inspections.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 1 July 2020
Resolved
A navigation assessment entry must be recorded in the TVR, official log, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. The entry must include the date and time of the assessment, the name of the individual making the assessment, and the starting and end points of the voyage or trip that the assessment covers. Ensure navigation assessment is properly logged in TVR or official log to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 July 2020
Resolved 7 July 2020
Resolution: Vessel representative provided evidence of updated watch relief.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 22 February 2019
Resolved
Survival craft must be stowed in accordance with the requirements of § 199.130 of this chapter, as far as is
practicable on existing towing vessels. Vessel rigid buoyant apparatus permanently tied off to vessel, ensure float free arrangement, install painter line, weak-link, floating waterlight, mark vessel name. Restricted to Rivers route until installation verified. 46 CFR 141.310
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 February 2019
Resolution: see narrative