MISS SOPHIA

All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space. Port propulsion engine oil leak forward inboard. Repair as required.

Each exhaust pipe from an internal combustion engine which is within reach of personnel must be insulated or otherwise guarded to prevent burns. On a new vessel, each pipe that contains vapor, gas, or liquid that has a temperature exceeding 150 °F (65.5 °C) which is within reach of personnel must be insulated where necessary or otherwise guarded to prevent injury. Exterior exhaust behind pilothouse missing insulation/guard. Install as required.

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. Pressure relief valves - Twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. No documentation of pressure test/replacement. Test/replace as required.

Each watertight door and watertight hatch must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high: “WATERTIGHT DOOR—KEEP CLOSED” or “WATERTIGHT HATCH—KEEP CLOSED”. Stern hatch missing labeling. Label as required.

A portable watertight container carried at the operating station. Portable watertight containers for pyrotechnic distress signals must be of a bright color and must be clearly marked in legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches) high with “DISTRESS SIGNALS”. Distress signals found in plastic bag.

No later than July 22, 2019, the owner or managing operator must implement a health and safety plan. The health and safety plan must document compliance with this part and include recordkeeping procedures. No health and safety plan meeting the requirements of 46 CFR 140 Part E onboard vessel. Vessel operator shall provide a copy of the vessel's health and safety plan meeting requirements listed in 46 CFR 140 to the OCMI. All deficiencies identified from this inspection shall be recorded and corrected IAW the health and safety plan to demonstrate compliance.

Fuel shut off valves must be operable. Port, starboard, and generator fuel shut-off valves with mousing wire attaching the valve closure to the valve handle. Starboard fuel shut off valve was not turning at all. Install permanent attachments between valves and valve stems and ensure starboard valve operates when actuated.

Master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is ready for use at all times. Lights on two required life jackets were inoperable. Replace life jacket lights.

Each lifebuoy with a floating electric water light must have a lanyard of at least three feet securing the water light around the body of the lifebuoy. The lanyards on the vessel's two light fitted lifebuoys had the lights attached with a clip and the slack of the light line was wrapped around the end of the light. Remove light line clips and make off around the body of the lifebuoy.

All towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of down-flooding and progressive flooding. Stern hatch was found with no gasket. Install gasket on stern hatch to prevent water ingress into stern void.

Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this section, each navigation light must - (1) Meet the technical standards of the applicable Navigation Rules; (2) Be certified by a laboratory listed by the Coast Guard to the standards of ABYC A-16 (incorporated by reference, see § 183.5) or equivalent, although portable battery-powered lights need only meet the requirements of the standard applicable to them. Installed navigation lights have been modified with non-approved internals. Replace with approved navigation lights.

Portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire extinguishers must be inspected, maintained and tested in accordance with NFPA 10. Monthly checks of portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers are not documented. Document monthly inspections as required by NFPA 10.

Stowage positions for lifejackets stowed in a berthing space or stateroom and all lifejacket containers must be marked in block capital letters and numbers with the minimum quantity, identity, and, if sizes other than adult or universal sizes are used on the vessel, the size of the lifejackets stowed inside the container. All lifejacket storage locations missing quantity.

ach lifebuoy on a towing vessel must: (1) Be approved under approval series 160.050 or 160.150; (2) Be capable of being rapidly cast loose; (3) Not be permanently secured to the vessel in any way; (4) Be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel; and (5) Be orange in color, if on a vessel on an oceans or coastwise route. Port pilothouse life buoy vessel name is coming off.

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. Pressure vessel relief valve testing documentation not available.

Each remote valve control must be marked in clearly legible letters, at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high, indicating the purpose of the valve and the way to operate it. Emergency Fuel shutoff valves missing labeling and operating instructions.

Each watertight door and watertight hatch must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high: “WATERTIGHT DOOR - KEEP CLOSED” or “WATERTIGHT HATCH - KEEP CLOSED”. All deck hatches missing labeling.

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. Port main propulsion engine has exhaust leak.

Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. Equivalent protection may include lifelines, wire rope, chains, and bulwarks that provide strength and support equivalent to fixed rails. Stern section of aft deck missing rails or equivalent protection.

Navigation lights. Each navigation light must meet the following: (1) Meet the technical details of the applicable navigation rules. (2) Be certified by an independent laboratory to the requirements of UL 1104 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) or an equivalent standard under 46 CFR 110.20-1. Portable battery powered lights need meet only the requirements of the standard applicable to those lights. (3) Be labeled with a label stating the following: (i) “MEETS _____.” (Insert the identification name or number of the standard under paragraph (d)(2) of this section to which the light was type-tested.) (ii) “TESTED BY _____.” (Insert the name or registered certification mark of the independent laboratory that tested the fixture to the standard under paragraph (d)(2) of this section). (iii) Manufacturer's name. (iv) Model number. (v) Visibility of the light in nautical miles. (vi) Date on which the fixture was type-tested. (vii) Identification of bulb used in the compliance test. Anchor light housing and bulb did not meet standards.