SILAS JAMES

All portable fire extinguishers, semi-portable fire-extinguishing systems, fire-detection systems, and fixed fire-extinguishing systems, including ventilation, machinery shutdowns, and fixed fire-extinguishing system pressure-operated dampers on board the vessel, must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months. Vessel was unable to show proof of annual servicing of the fire fighting equipment or fire detection system.

The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. All WTD gaskets need to be replaced.

A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. 160-B semi-portable fire extinguisher was found stored in a deck locker and not readily accessible or available in the event of an engine room fire.

For vessels other than those covered in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the name of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the port and starboard bow and the stern of the vessel. The hailing port of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern of the vessel. Vessel had incorrect name and hailing port on the stern.

Crewmember training must be recorded in the TVR or official logbook. Vessel was unable to provide logged Navigation Safety Training. Provide records after operational period of 30 days to satisfy this requirement.

The following vessels must have on board a properly installed, operational Coast Guard type-approved AIS Class A device: (ii) A towing vessel of 26 feet or more in length and more than 600 horsepower, engaged in commercial service. Vessel's AIS was displaying the wrong Call Sign.

The fire main must have a sufficient number of fire hydrants with attached hose to allow a stream of water to reach any part of the machinery space using a single length of fire hose. Port and Starboard Fire hose station riser pipes are wasted at the deck. Crop and renew IAW NVIC 7-68.

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. Port engine exhaust leaking. Repair as required.

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. The following items were found. Repair as required - Dead-end wires coming from 110v junction box IWO potable water pump. - Outlet centerline aft in engine room under steering pumps missing outlet cover. - Port side aft main deck exterior light broken and exposing wires. - Starboard side 01 deck aft exterior light broken.

Paints, coatings, or other flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. Brake cleaner, starter fluid, spray paint, and compressor oil stored in engine room. Flammable products moved to flammable storage locker.

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. MSD system has 02 broken band clamps. Replace as required.

Each towing vessel must be operated in compliance with: (1) Applicable sections of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, including section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1321); (2) Applicable sections of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (33 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.); and (3) Parts 151, 155, and 156, of 33 CFR, as applicable. Current bilge configuration and pump location for shaft seal bilge pocket dewatering does not prevent overboard discharge of oil when pump is engaged. Identify alternate configuration or update policy and provide to Marine inspector.

The TSMS, through policies, procedures, and documentation, must: (a) Demonstrate management responsibility. The management must demonstrate that they implemented the policies and procedures as contained in the TSMS and the entire organization is adhering to their safety management program. (b) Document management procedures. A TSMS must describe and document the owner or managing operator's organizational structure, responsibilities, procedures, and resources which ensure quality monitoring. (c) Ensure document and data control. There must be clear identification of what types of documents and data are to be controlled, and who is responsible for controlling activities, including approval, issue, distribution, modification, removal of obsolete materials, and other related administrative functions. (d) Provide a process and criteria for selection of third parties. Procedures for selection of TPOs must exist that include how third parties are evaluated, including selection criteria. (d) Provide a process and criteria for selection of third parties. Procedures for selection of TPOs must exist that include how third parties are evaluated, including selection criteria. (d) Provide a process and criteria for selection of third parties. Procedures for selection of TPOs must exist that include how third parties are evaluated, including selection criteria. (e) Establish a system of recordkeeping. Records must be maintained to demonstrate effective implementation of the TSMS. This must include audit records, non-conformity reports and corrective actions, auditor qualifications, auditor training, and other records as considered necessary. (f) Identify and meet training needs. The owner or operator must establish and maintain documented procedures for identifying training needs and providing training. (g) Ensure adequate resources. Identify adequate resources and procedures necessary to comply with the TSMS. Vessel, vessel master, found to be unfamiliar/not in compliance with Towing Safety Management System (TSMS). Vessel is required to undergo external survey demonstrating understanding and compliance with vessel TSMS to the satisfaction of the TPO and schedule a follow-on vessel audit with the TPO.

Recordkeeping. Records of drills and instruction must be maintained in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. The record must include: (1) The date of the drill and instruction; (2) A description of the drill scenario and instruction topics; (3) The personnel involved. Last documented drill in HELM was 7/5/23. Conduct and log applicable drills as outlined in 46 CFR 140.420 in the presence of the attending surveyor during required external survey.

Each towing vessel must be equipped with a means to detect smoke in the berthing spaces and lounges that alerts individuals in those spaces. Smoke detectors in Port birth and in birthing beside galley were disabled. Repair smoke detectors as required.

A navigation assessment entry must be recorded in the TVR, official log, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. The entry must include the date and time of the assessment, the name of the individual making the assessment, and the starting and ending points of the voyage or trip that the assessment covers. Last NAV Assessment in Helm was 7/20/23. Conduct and document Navigation Assessment training with focus on recordkeeping in alignment with TSMS.

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. The following deficiencies were identified: - Starboard generator unable to maintain load - hunts while in operation and shuts down. Repair generator to proper operating condition. - Starboard start air compressor hose damaged - Replace hose with approved new hose - Port generator leaking fuel from fuel nozzle connection 1-2 drops per second. Repair as required. - Main switchboard interlock for power sources do not prevent shore power and generator power from being energized at the same time. Provide interlock as required. - Breaker panel on bridge blocked from access by bench and printer. Remove obstacles from breaker panel.

All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Bilges flooded with oily water all the way up to the deck plates. Repair machinery leaks and pump down and clean bilges.

A ship of 100 gross tons or more constructed before July 1, 1974, and a ship of 100 or more but less than 300 gross tons constructed after June 30, 1974 must: have a fixed container or enclosed deck area under or around each fuel oil or bulk lubricating oil tank vent, overflow, and fill pipe, that has a capacity of at least one-half barrel. Containment area missing drain plug. Install plug as required.

Safety orientations and other crew training must be documented in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. The entry must include: (1) The date of the safety orientation or training; (2) A general description of the safety orientation or training topics; (3) The name(s) and signature(s) of individual(s) providing the orientation or training; and (4) The name(s) of the individual(s) receiving the safety orientation or training. No vessel safety orientation record for new master on vessel. Master informed attending inspectors that it was his first day onboard.

All training required in this section must be documented in owner or managing operator's records. Master unable to provide records of training conducted on vessel. Demonstrate compliance with training and training recordkeeping to the satisfaction of the TPO.

Portable 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 (incorporated by reference, see § 136.112 of this subchapter), with the frequency specified by NFPA 10. Monthly inspection of fire extinguisher have not been completed. Have extinguishers re-certified by qualified inspector and conduct monthly inspections as required.

Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. No first aid kit found on vessel and eye wash expired in 2018. Procure appropriate first aid kit and replace eye wash with new.

The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location. Auxiliary generator engine lubricating oil pressure and auxiliary generator engine RPM. Starboard generator RPM gauge inoperative. Repair as required.

Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces. There are no means to close ventilation in engine room or stack space. Install method to secure ventilation.

Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 °C (428 °F), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers, must be insulated. Measures must be in place to prevent flammable or combustible liquid piping leaks from coming into contact with these components. Both port and starboard generator engines missing exhaust lagging on turbo charges. Install lagging as required.

Sufficient lighting suitable for the marine environment must be provided within crew working and living areas. Lighting in Port berthing and Starboard aft berthing not working.

Each watertight hatch must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high: “WATERTIGHT HATCH—KEEP CLOSED”. Watertight hatches not properly labeled. Label as required.

Grab line. The grab line shall be 3/8-inch diameter polyethylene, polypropylene, or other suitable buoyant type synthetic material having a minimum breaking strength of 1,350 pounds. Life ring grabline wasted. Repair as required.

Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment, as applicable to the area of operation: Search light, controllable from the vessel's operating station and capable of illuminating objects at a distance of at least two times the length of the tow. Starboard search light inoperative. Repair search light.

Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the lifejacket. 01 Lifejacket missing light. Repair as required.

Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must: Be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel. Life buoy missing name on vessel. Repair as required

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 and low HYD steering levels. No audible/visual alarm at Pilot House for bilge and low level for steering HYD tank. Repair/replace as needed.

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 systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: Auxiliary generator engine RPM gauge is missing. Install where needed.

Towing vessels of more than 65 feet in length must carry One 40-B portable fire extinguisher fitted in the engine room for each 1,000 brake horsepower of the main engines. Engine room had only 01 40B needs 01 more.

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 associated fleet that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.