CAPT SCOTT GUIDRY

Steering systems must meet ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels under 90 Meters. Vessel operator reported loss of starboard main rudder. Vessel maneuverability reduced due to absence of the starboard rudder.

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. While transiting the vsl suffered a separation of the redgear and shaft.

Verification of compliance with design standards, when required by § 144.135, must be performed by an individual or entity who meets the requirements of § 144.140. The vessel underwent modifications at Southwest Shipyard, Brady Island, Houston, TX. The vessel has completed an inclining examination as required by the OCMI. The Owner shall submit the stability calculations and proposed stability letter to the Marine Safety Center within 60 days. The vessel is authorized to operate during this time. 46 CFR 144.145

Verification of compliance with design standards, when required by § 144.135, must be performed by an individual or entity who meets the requirements of § 144.140. The vessel is undergoing extensive modifications at Southwest Shipyard, Brady Island, Houston, TX. Upon request by the Coast Guard MI, verification of design standards has not been provided IAW 46CFR144.145 including but not limited to 46CFR144.145(b). Upon request by Coast Guard MI, the Owner failed to provide the required documentation. The company shall provide documentation to the satisfaction of the TPO and Coast Guard prior to the vessel being placed back in service.

Verification of compliance with design standards must include review and analyses of sufficient plans, drawings, schematics, calculations, and other documents to ensure the vessel complies with the standards used. The plans must be stamped with the seal authorized for use by the individual or entity performing the verification of compliance, or otherwise indicate that they have been reviewed and determined to meet the applicable standards by an individual or entity who meets the requirements of § 144.140. Upon request by Coast Guard MI, the Owner failed to provide the requested documentation. The company shall provide documentation to the satisfaction of the TPO and local OCMI. The required documentation shall include but is not limited to the requirements of 46CFR144.145(g) prior to the vessel being placed back in service.

A copy of the verified plan must be provided to the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) and the third-party organization (TPO) conducting the surveys, if applicable, except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section. Upon request by Coast Guard MI, the Owner failed to provide the requested documentation. The company shall provide the associated plans and documentation to the satisfaction of the TPO and local OCMI prior to the vessel being placed back in service. The owner or managing operator of a towing vessel that chooses the TSMS option for a towing vessel must document compliance with this subpart as follows: Provide objective evidence of an internal survey program.

Vessel did not have a current copy of Coast Pilot._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

Vessel did not make required tests and log entries for the following items;steering system, navigational equipment, internal comms, lights, terminal gear, and propulsion system._x001C_ _x001C_

Vessel did not have a current copy of CG Light list.

Vessel did not have current copies of local notice to mariners._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

Vessel did not have current or currently corrected charts on board._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_