ERIC MCALLISTER

A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. While transiting outbound the C&D canal west of the [name withheld], the vessel ran aground and made contact with the canal bank on the port quarter. Vessel is enroute to MCallister Pier in Philadelphia and waiting for diver's to access damage. Provide a damage survey attesting to the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel prior to vessel's movement to the satisfaction of the vessel's Third Party Organization (TPO).

The owner, managing operator, or master of a towing vessel must ensure that the vessel's lifesaving equipment complies with the requirements of part 141 and is in good order. The grab lines for the lifebuoys for the port and starboard bridge wings are wasted and require replacement.

The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weathertight function properly. Weathertight door at aft of pilothouse is wasted/holed on the inner core/side at several points. Update 11/30/23: The deficiency due date has been extended to the next load line renewal/dry dock, on 10/26/24.

Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment: electronic position-fixing device. The subject vessel is certificated for an oceans route. Both GPS units at forward of main operating station appear affected by GPS rollover and show a date of 17 March 2004.

Paints, coatings, and other flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use that meets the requirements of 142.225. Cans of diesel fuel for portable pump found stored outside the designated storage cabinet.

At least 30 days prior to the expiration of the Certificate of Inspection, a vessel's owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, or individual in charge shall notify the Coast Guard if the vessel will be required to be reinspected for certification or will be operated in such a manner as to not require a Certificate of Inspection. The notification required by paragraph (a) shall be in writing. The subject's vessel's COI expired on Sunday 10/15/23. Initial written notification regarding the need for the COI renewal exam was received via email by Sector Maryland-NCR at 1531 local time on Friday 10/13. Provide a corrective action plan, to the satisfaction of the TPO that issued the TSMS certificate (ABS) and the CG, that addresses how the Company will ensure compliance with COI expiry dates moving forward.

Stbd generator failed while vessel was performing operations. Repairs to be completed and verified by TPO/ USCG MI prior to resuming operations.