FRAN C

Owner reported port and starboard generators were not suppling electrical services and maintenance team was troubleshooting. Failure to comply with machinery and electrical service. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

Alarms must: (1) Be visible and audible at each operating station. The alarm located at the operating station may be a summary alarm; if the alarm at the operating station is a summary alarm, the specific alarm condition must be indicated at the machinery or bilge location; Both ship service generator high jacket water alarms were not operating properly. Make repairs to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Steering gear is pushing against rudder stops. Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operations of the towing vessel. Conducts maintenance/repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

Port Generator meters/guages are not operating as required. Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operations of the towing vessel. Conducts maintenance/repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

Vessel did not have the appropriate annual firefighting serving for the portable and semi portable fire extinguishers in accordance with 46 CFR 142.240 and chapters 7 and 8 of NFPA 10, portable fire extinguisher incorporated by reference 46 CFR 136.112. Persons performing maintenance and recharging of extinguishers shall be certified. Certification requires that a person pass a test administered by an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). Persons passing the test required in shall be issued a document or a certificate. Provide acceptable documentation of training and a certificate attesting to the completion of an adequate NFPA 10 portable and semi portable fire extinguisher course to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

Vessel operating station did not have a way to start or stop the main engines. Propulsion machinery including main engines must have suitable controls to provide the operator full control at each operating station. Provide start and stop controls for the main engine from the operating station to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

Port generator cooling system hose was worn and poor condition. Machinery must be designed and maintained to provide for the safe operation of the towing vessel. Replace worn hose on cooling system on the port generator to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

Fire extinguisher bracket in the pilot house was loose from bulkhead. Portable fire extinguisher must be maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. Mount fire extinguisher bracket to bulkhead to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine inspector.

Sump pump for engine room bilge cord was plugged into a 110 outlet. Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Hard wore sump pump cord so it does not come loose through vibration or accidental contact to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine inspector.