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Provide report on port and starboard propellers from Wildcat Propeller.

A towing vessel of at least 26 feet, but less than 79 feet, in length must carry a minimum of two lifebuoys located on opposite sides of the vessel where personnel are normally present. Lifebuoys must be at least 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter. Port and STBD lifebuoys are worn, deteriorated and no longer serviceable. 46 CFR 141.360(a)(2)

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. Electrical outlet above stove top is extension of modified electrical installation using extension cord creating unsafe condition. 46 CFR 143.205(a)

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. The portable fire pump must have a minimum capacity of at least 300 LPM (80 gpm) at a discharge gauge pressure of not less than 414 kPa (60 psi), measured at the pump discharge. The portable fire pump being used was not fitted with a gauge to measure discharge pressure. 46 CFR 142.325(e)(1)

All portable fire extinguishers, semi-portable fire-extinguishing systems, fire-detection systems, and fixed fire-extinguishing systems must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months. Vessel did not have records of annual servicing for fire detection systems and firefighting equipment. 46 CFR 146.240

The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway. The navigation assessment must incorporate the requirements of pilothouse resource management of § 140.640, assess operational risks, and anticipate and manage workload demands. At a minimum, this assessment must consider. The velocity and direction of currents in the area being transited; (2) Water depth, river stage, and tidal state along the route and at mooring location; (3) Prevailing visibility and weather conditions and changes anticipated along the intended route; (4) Density (actual and anticipated) of marine traffic; (5) The operational status of pilothouse instrumentation and controls, to include alarms, communication systems, variation and deviation errors of the compass, and any known nonconformities or deficiencies; (6) Air draft relative to bridges and overhead obstructions taking tide and river stage into consideration; (7) Horizontal clearance, to include bridge transits; (8) Lock transits; (9) Navigation hazards such as logs, wrecks or other obstructions in the water. Vessel is not conducting navigational assessments IAW CFR46.140.635

The master of a towing vessel must ensure that each crew member participates in fire-fighting drills and receives instruction at least once each month. The instruction may coincide with the drills, but is not required to do so. No recent record of fire drills being conducted. 46CFR142.245(a)

The vessel is currently broadcasting (1) IMO should be Zero or match the encoding guide.

Name and hailing port of vessel not on stern

Install approved fire detection system

Provide 1 B-V semi portable fire extinguisher

Provide remote fuel shut of valve for diesel engines and generators.