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Inoperable portable fire pump 46 CFR 142.325- Code 30 Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming, power-driven, fixed fire pump, a fire main, and hoses and nozzles in accordance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section; or a portable pump, and hoses and nozzles, in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f) of this section. (a) A fixed fire pump must be capable of: (1) Delivering water simultaneously from the two highest hydrants, or from both branches of the fitting if the highest hydrant has a Siamese fitting, at a pitot-tube pressure of at least 344 kilopascals (kPa) (50 pounds per square inch (psi)), and a flow rate of at least 300 liters per minute (lpm) (80 gallons per minute (gpm)); and (2) Being energized remotely from a safe place outside the engine room and at the pump

Inoperable bilge pump- Code 30 46CFR143.275-There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Any portable pump must have sufficient hose length and pumping capability. All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended backflooding through bilge piping.

(a) Fire-detection systems. Except as provided in paragraph (a)(8) of this section, each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. The owner or managing operator must ensure the following: (1) Each detector, control panel, remote indicator panel, and fire alarm are approved by the Commandant under approval series 161.002 or listed by a NRTL as set forth in 29 CFR 1910.7; (2) The system is installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's design manual; (3) The system is arranged and installed so a fire in the engine room automatically sets off alarms on a fire detection control panel at the operating station. On vessels with more than one operating station, only one of them must be outfitted with a fire detection control panel. Any other operating station must be outfitted with either a fire detection control panel or a remote indicator panel; (4) The control panel includes: (i) A power available light; (ii) An audible to notify crew of a fire; (iii) Visual alarm alarms to identify the zone or zones of origin of the fire; (iv) A means to silence the audible alarm while maintaining indication by the visual alarms; (v) A circuit-fault detector test-switch, or internal supervision of circuit integrity; and (vi) Labels for all switches and indicator lights, identifying their functions. (5) The system draws power from two sources. Switchover from the primary source to the secondary source may be either manual or automatic; (6) The system serves no other purpose, unless it is an engine room monitoring system complying with paragraph (a)(8) of this section; and (7) The design of the system and its installation on the towing vessel is certified and inspected by a registered professional engineer with experience in fire-detection system design, by a technician with qualifications as a National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) level IV fire alarm engineering technician, or by an authorized classification society with equivalent experience, to comply with paragraphs (a)(1) through (6) of this section. (8) A towing vessel whose construction was contracted for prior to January 18, 2000, may use an existing engine room monitoring system (with fire-detection capability) instead of a fire-detection system, if the monitoring system is operable and complies with paragraphs (a)(2) through (7) of this section, and uses detectors listed by an NRTL.

Inoperable fuel shutoff valve 46 CFR 143.260(d)- Code 30 (a) This section does not apply to an excepted towing vessel as defined in § 136.110 of this subchapter. (b) 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. (c) The valve must be installed in the fuel piping directly outside of the fuel oil supply tank. (d) The valve must be operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed. (e) Each remote valve control must be marked in clearly legible letters, at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high, indicating the purpose of the valve and the way to operate it.

The Master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted and instructions are given to ensure that all crew members are capable of performing the duties expected of them during emergencies. This includes abandoning the vessel, recovering persons from the water, responding to onboard fires and flooding, or responding to other threats to life, property, or the environment.Drills missing from TVR for over 9 months. Captain did drills before arrival of USCG however not logged in TVR and no drill sheets were filled out. After questioning crew member the intergrity of the drills are in question due to his lack of knowledge on basic location of equipment in emergency situation. 46 CFR 140.420- Code 30

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must:(1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation. Vessel installed new engines in kind, third party has not completed installation testing. Vessel has make shift piping leading to the engine due to incomplete installation.

Inoperable radar- 33 CFR 164.72 - 17(c)

TVR not complete and missing training, life saving inspections, and maintenance and testing for ships equipment. 46CFR141.235- LIFESAVING 46CFR143.245- READINESS AND TESTING (a) Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Tests and examinations must verify that the system or equipment functions as designed. If a component is found unsatisfactory, it must be repaired or replaced. Test and examination procedures must be in accordance with manufacturer's instructions or the Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) applicable to the vessel, if the vessel has a TSMS. (b) Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter.

Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Tests and examinations must verify that the system or equipment functions as designed. If a component is found unsatisfactory, it must be repaired or replaced. Test and examination procedures must be in accordance with manufacturer's instructions or the Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) applicable to the vessel, if the vessel has a TSMS. Alarm set points were not tested since new engines was installed and was unable to be tested during annual.

All piping, controls, valves, and alarms must be inspected; and the operation of controls, alarms, ventilation shutdowns, and pressure-operated dampers for each fixed fire-extinguishing system and detecting system must be tested, to determine that the system is operating properly. Fixed fire extinguishing system time delay operates at 27-29 seconds and not as per marked 30 seconds.

AIS Class A device. The following vessels must have on board a properly installed, operational USCG Type-approved* AIS Class A device:A towing vessel of 26 feet or more in length** and more than 600 horsepower, engaged in commercial service. AIS installed is a Class B and transmitting incorrect information.

The system is installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's design manual. Trouble alarm on fire detection from ac inverter

Storage areas are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials insofar as practicable. plastic trash cans present.

Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Secure vertical wire run on stbd side of bridge

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. both bridge wire runs have to be mage fire and gas tight

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. These devices must be suitable for the expected route. hatch tool was missing so voids could not be inspected

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:High bilge levels bilge high level inoperative

Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals in accordance with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) stern light lens has overspray and blocked visibility

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. exhaust blankets missing on both engines

Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. engine wiring harness is not properly secured

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. missing both shaft guards

A mechanical means of closing each drain and scupper in the container or enclosed deck area required by this section. plug for fuel containment missing

Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment, as applicable to the area of operation: (a) Fathometer (except Western Rivers). Fathometer inopperable.

Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriately-sized lifejacket, approved under approval series 160.002, 160.005, 160.055, 160.155, or 160.176, for each person on board. missing 5 type I life jackets

Applicable sections of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (33 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.); transfer procedures do not match the vessel

All towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of down-flooding and progressive flooding. aft hatch doesn't seal

Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. wire nut installed on both shaft pumps

Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments. wire unsupported and laying in bilge connecting both batteries

All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space. Racors fuel filters missing mechanical plugs and plastic drain valve weeping.

ortable and semi-portable fire extinguishers must be inspected, maintained, and tested in accordance with the inspection, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests required by Chapters 7 and 8 of NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers Fwd engine room fire extinguisher in incorrect bracket

Personnel must meet the requirements in §§ 15.405 and 15.1105 of this chapter, as appropriate. (b) Prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular towing vessel, each crewmember must receive a safety orientation Crew has not conducted safety orientation

Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that: (1) Is activated at each operating station and can notify persons onboard in the event of an emergency. missing general alarm

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:Low hydraulic steering fluid levels missing steering low level alarm

The frame or support of any semi-portable fire extinguisher fitted with wheels must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a steel bulkhead or deck to prevent it from rolling under heavy sea conditions. 160 b not secured

towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of down-flooding and progressive flooding. missing bolts in both stack accesses affecting weather tight condition

All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the 75% of the vessels that has not obtained a valid COI.