MISS ALLIE G

All fire extinguishers must be stored in a bracket made for that type of fire extinguisher in accordance with NFPA 10. Portable fire extinguisher in pilot house and one in engineroom were not in proper brackets. Replace brackets with correct brackets for those extinguishers.

Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practicable. All galley equipment must be secured to the deck or bulkhead to prevent movement in rough weather.

The owner or managing operator of an existing vessel not operating under a stability document must be able to show at least one of the following:The vessel's operation or a history of satisfactory service does not cause the stability of the vessel to be questioned by either the Coast Guard or a TPO engaged to perform an audit or survey.(2) The vessel performs successfully on operational tests to determine whether the vessel has adequate stability and handling characteristics.(3) The vessel has a satisfactory stability assessment by means of giving due consideration to each item that impacts a vessel's stability characteristics which include, but are not limited to, the form, arrangement, construction, number of decks, route, and operating restrictions of the vessel. Since your vessel does not have a stability letter, Please provide written documentation stating the vessel meets one of the 3 requirements.

Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to the crew. Broken weld on attachment point for hand rail on port push knee.

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. Engine room vent closures unable to properly seal.

The owner or managing operator must maintain a valid proof of registration. EPIRB registration has incorrect vessel name.

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide safe operation of the towing vessel. Excessive oil in bilges under #2 main diesel engine.

If a dedicated storage cabinet is provided it must be secured to the vessel so that it does not move and must be: A suitable container that provides an equivalent level of protection. Paint locker unable to be closed and has multiple penetrations.

All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is the only operating vessel in the fleet, and has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60(Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no longer be permitted to operate.