JOHN WYLIE

Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 ·c 428 F)' including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers, must be insulated. Exhaust piping from MDE area missing and damage insulation. Vessel is required to rectify systems satisfaction of the attending MI.

To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, remote fuel shut off valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. The valve must be operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed.

All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Bilges contained excessive Lube and Fuel oil. Vessel is required to rectify condition to the satisfaction of the attending MI

Pipes and fitting in essential systems must meet ABS for Rules for Building and Classing vessel under 90 Meters(295 ft) in Length. While testing steering system a Hydraulic leak was observed from the steering Ram. Vessel is required to rectify to the satisfaction of the attending [name withheld] was corrected prior to departure

The master must ensure that all hatches, doors and other openings of the hull and deck are kept tightly closed. Deck soft patches for E/R where found not fully secured allowing for water intrusion and compromise of fixed fire fighting ability. Vessel is required to rectify to the satisfaction of the attending [name withheld] was corrected prior to departure.

If a dedicated storage cabinet is provided it must be secured to the vessel so that it does not move. Storage cabinet was found loose and not secured in any fashion. Vessel is required to rectify to the satisfaction of the attending MI.

Each lifebuoy with a floating electric water light must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the water light around the body of the lifebuoy. Floating Electric light found not attached to lifebuoy. (No existing line present at all). Vessel is required to rectify lifesaving appliances to the satisfaction of the attending MI

Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention. The following alarms must be provided for: Low Hydraulic steering fluid levels. Low hydraulic steering alarm was found inoperable. Vessel is required to rectify to the satisfaction of the attending MI. Corrected prior to departure.

At least one lifebuoy must have a lifeline, secured around the body of the lifebuoy. If more than one lifebuoy is carried, at least one must not have a lifeline attached. Upon inspection no line was found attached to lifebuoy. Vessel is required to rectify lifesaving appliances to the satisfaction of the attending MI.

Safety brief was not conducted and could not be provided upon request. Vessel is required to rectify safety program to the satisfaction of the attending MI.

The following list of items must be recorded in the TVR, official logbook, or IAW the TSMS apllicable to the vessel: Personnel records, IAW 140.400; Safety orientation, IAW 140.410; Record of drills and instruction, IAW 140.410; Examinations and tests, IAW 140.615; Operative navigational safety equipment, IAW 140.620; Navigation assessment, IAW 140.635; Navigation safety training, IAW 140.645; Oil residue discharge and disposals, IAW 140.655; Record of inspection of towing gear IAW 140.820; and Fire detection and fixed fire-extinguishing IAW 142.240. Vessel could not provide nor did they have an active system in place to meet record keeping requirements. Vessel is required to rectify program to the satisfaction of the attending MI.