JAMES S

a)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;(3) Auxiliary generator engine low lubricating oil pressure;(4) Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temperature;(5) High bilge levels;(6) Low hydraulic steering fluid levels, if applicable; and(7) Low fuel level, if fitted with a day tank.(b) Alarms must:(1) Be visible and audible at each operating station. The alarm located at the operating station may be a summary alarm; if the alarm at the operating station is a summary alarm, the specific alarm condition must be indicated at the machinery or bilge location;(2) Have a means to test actuation at each operating station or have a continuous self-monitoring alarm system which actuates if an alarm point fails or becomes disabled;(3) Continue until they are acknowledged; and(4) Not interfere with night vision at the operating station. Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Tests and examinations must verify that the system or equipment functions as designed. Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b). Table reads essential systems are to be tested at least once every 3 months, unless vessel has a continuous self-monitoring alarm system for all alarms listed in 143.230. Alarm setpoints are to be tested twice in 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Vessel has no way to test alarms required by 143.230, no means to test power supply for alarm actuation circuits for alarms required by 143.230,or verify alarm set points. Provide means to test as required by 46 CFR 245(b)and 230, or provide objective evidence that vessel has a continuous self-monitoring alarm system for all alarms listed in 143.230. Provide means to test alarm set points IAW 143.245.

ach towing vessel must carry at least one appropriately-sized lifejacket, approved under approval series 160.002, 160.005, 160.055, 160.155, 160.176, or 160.255 for each person on board. Vessel COI authorizes 10 persons on board. Only 4 life jackets on board. Provide total of 10 life jackets with light, whistle and vessel name.

All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Remove excessive oil accumulation in engine room bilge.

a) Towing machinery such as capstans, winches, and other mechanical devices used to connect the towing vessel to the tow must be designed and installed to maximize control of the tow.(b) Towing machinery for towing astern must have sufficient safeguards, e.g., towing bitt with crossbar, to prevent the machinery from becoming disabled in the event the tow becomes out of line.(c) Towing machinery used to connect the towing vessel to the tow must be suitable for its intended service. It must be capable of withstanding exposure to the marine environment, likely mechanical damage, static and dynamic loads expected during intended service, the towing vessel's horsepower, and arrangement of the tow.(d) When a winch that has the potential for uncontrolled release under tension is used, a warning must be in place at the winch controls that indicates this. When safeguards designed to prevent uncontrolled release are utilized, they must not be disabled.(e) Each owner or managing operator must develop procedures to routinely examine, maintain, and replace capstans, winches, and other machinery used to connect the towing vessel to the tow. Provide procedures as required above.