OKALOOSA

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 high bilge levels must be provided. High bilge level alarm was inoperable. Prior to operations.

Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that is capable of notifying persons in any accommodation, work space, and the engine room. In the engine room and any other area where background noise makes a general alarm hard to hear, a supplemental flashing red light that is identified with a sign that reads: “Attention General Alarm — When Alarm Sounds or Flashes Go to Your Station.” The general alarm was inoperable. Prior to operations.

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:Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temperature. Trouble alarm and high temp alarm indicators were illuminated on the port generator. Prior to operations

Each towing vessel must be equipped with an installation or multiple installations of VHF-FM radios as prescribed by part 26 of this chapter and 47 CFR part 80. Vessel's radios were not installed in accordance with the applicable regulations. Prior to operations

Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crew members on inspected vessels who occupy a position, or perform the duties and functions of a position, required by the vessel's Certificate of Inspection. Vessel was unable to provide proof of employee enrollment in a randomized drug testing program. Prior to operations.

The cognizant OCMI may require additional examinations of the vessel whenever he or she discovers or suspects damage or deterioration to hull plating or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness or fitness for the route or service of a vessel. Vessel was involved in a marine casualty and received damage to the headlog and bow void as follows: Headlog set in approximately 4" over an eight foot area with deck, bottom plate, bulwarks and internal framing distorted. Starboard bow hatch can not close due to deck buckling. Vessel authorized to transit from Belle Chase launch to Conley Marine Services in [name withheld] for permanent repairs. Once at shipyard, prior to movement, make permanent repairs to the following: Fender 12" x 24" x 16', Headlog 3/4" x 30" x 8' Deck Plate 3/8" x 2'9" x 7', Bulwark 5/16" x 1'6" x 6' Bulwark Cap 3/8" x 3" x 6', Headlog transverse stiffner 3/4" x 10" x 8', Headlong bottom stiffner 3/4" x 18" x 5', Transverse bottom angles 3" x 5" x 5/16" over 7' Make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of TPO. Provide post repair report to USCG Sector New Orleans.

Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. Equivalent protection may include lifelines, wire rope, chains, and bulwarks that provide strength and support equivalent to fix rails. During inspection, observed no rails or equivalent on main deck. Provide rails or equivalent to main deck to the satisfaction of TPO. Provide satisfactory documentation to USCG.

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard during normal and emergency conditions. Vessel experienced loss of STBD engine resulting in Marine Casualty. In addition vessel has 3" crack in port bow void and the STBD propeller shaft backed out of the coupling. Vessel is currently moored alongside Stone Oil facility at Mississippi River, 96.5 mile marker. Action 705: Vessel is authorized direct transit with assist tug, as per submitted transit plan, from Stone Oil facility to Bollinger Quick Repair in [name withheld]. Upon arrival, conduct full survey of vessel to identify all permanent repairs needed and communicate repairs to OCMI. Prior to departure from Bollinger Quick Repair, vessel shall provide a technician report attesting to cause and satisfactory repair to original design. 46CFR143.205(c)(1)