ANDREW C

In addition to the requirements in paragraph (a) of this section, all fire-suppression and detection equipment and systems on board a towing vessel must be maintained in accordance with the attached nameplate, manufacturer's approved design manual, or as otherwise provided in any TSMS applicable to the vessel. Observed wastage on bottom plate of fire pump and excessive leak while in operation. Submit repair plan. Fire pump to be repaired to manufacturer's standard within 7 days. 46CFR142.245(b)

Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space and must be either: (1) Automatic, battery-operated with a duration of no less than 2 hours; or (2) Non-electric, phosphorescent adhesive lighting strips that are installed along escape routes and sufficiently visible to enable egress with no power. Observed lack of emergency lighting in crew accommodation spaces (crew berthing and galley head). Install Non-electric, phosphorescent adhesive lighting strips. 46CFR143.410

To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. Fuel shut off valves are seized in the open position.

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, unless the towing vessel is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating electric water light is required. Vessel only had one lifebuoy fitted with water light.

Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space. STBD Side engine room emergency lighting is extinguished and no emergency lighting on the bridge.

Towing vessels 65 feet or less in length may meet the requirements listed in 33 CFR 183.810 or paragraph (a) of this section. Stern towing light was extinguished.

Each life jacket must have a life jacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the lifejacket. Missing light on life jacket.

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: (1) Main engine low lubricating oil pressure; (2) Main engine high cooling water temperature. Vessel is not equipped with the required alarms.