COLT CLARY

Vessel experienced a loss of steering

Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. These devices must be suitable for the expected route. USCG Inspectors found VSL has unapproved foam gaskets installed in watertight doors leading to exterior of VSL. Repair to satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector or TPO

At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110. Found unapproved batteries in electric marker lights attached to lifebuoys.

(f) Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments. Marine Inspectors found submersible pump non-permanently attached to hull of vessel for live-well tank. Existing installed cable had been spliced and pump was attached to the vessels's installed power distribution system. Submersible pump was attached to the aft main deck through use of U-bolt, ratchet strap around ballast sounding tube, wire rope and chain. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector or TPO.

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be suitable for route and service. Vessel reported Port MDE not functioning as intended. Current root cause and problem with Main Engine remains unknown at this time. Company to repair MDE IAW company processes/TSMS and provide objective evidence to Coast Guard attesting to root cause and satisfactory repair. Vessel is permitted to transit lightship to the Kirby fleeting area in Corpus Christi where it will remain until towed to Houston-Galveston for dry dock and repair. Vessel is prohibited from conducting commercial operations until cleared by the Coast Guard. 46 CFR 143.205(c)(2)

achinery systems must be maintained for the safe operation of the towing vessel. Vessel suffered a engineering casualty resulting in reduction in propulsion while underway. Vessel is authorized to continue transit with additional assist towing vessel as discussed. Following completion of voyage, vessel to conduct repairs to the satisfaction of the TPO and submit a report from TPO of resolution to this office prior to resuming operations. 46 CFR 143.205 (a)

Propulsion main engine - Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operations of the towing vessel and safety of persons on boardunder normal and emergency conditions. Vessel was underway in Corpus Christi inner harbor and had a shutdown of both MDE's. Determine problem and repair plan to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 143.205