ST. PHILLIP

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 Port main diesel engine suffered loss of RPM and tech discovered metal shavings in the oil. Troubleshoot and repair the issue and clear to the satisfaction of an attending TPO Surveyor (Sabine).

Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following:(a) All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Vessel reported fuel leaking into the bilge via a compromised fuel supply line to the MDE. Vessel is to repair the fuel line to the satisfaction of the TPO prior to movement. 46 CFR 142.220(a)

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. Vessel's port z-drive lost propulsion. Vessel authorized to transit in tow with the QUINTON CRAIG HARRIS to Wickliffe, KY for repair. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the vessel's Third Party Organization (TPO), Sabine Surveyors. TPO to provide close out report to USCG Sector LMR within 72 hours of vessel being cleared for operations.

Machinery must be designed and maintained to provide safe operation of the towing vessel under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel experienced above Starboard Generator. Have technician verify any damage and ensure all machinery is operating as designed to the satisfaction of TPO (Sabine Surveyors) In accordance with CVC Policy Letter 17-10, the above deficiencies may be cleared by the operating company's TPO. TPO must submit a report to the cognizant OCMI within 72 hours of clearing the deficiencies. The vessel is authorized to be towed, deadship, from the casualty location at LMR MM 244 to TT Barge at LMR MM 237 to conduct repairs. Amendment - 8/1/2024 - Action code updated to "60" - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement. Any movement of the vessel from its location at TT Barge Shipyard, LMR MM 237, must be approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Propulsion machinery must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Vessel experienced a loss of the starboard and port main diesel engine due to unknown causes while in transit resulting in a marine casualty. Prior to movement from current location, provide TPO report attesting to cause and satisfactory repair to attending CG Marine Inspector.

Load clunking noise and white smoke was emanating from the STBD MDE. Make final repairs, test and provide tech report attesting to fully functional main engine.