AMERICAN COURAGE

Objective evidence attesting to satisfactory repair IAW company TSMS must be submitted to local [name withheld] authorization of 835 clearance is required prior to being cleared to depart.

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment must be suitable for route and service. Starboard main engine suffered loss of propulsion. Vessel is permitted to transit with cargo via assist tug to AMNS Calvert Plant.Objective evidence attesting to root cause & satisfactory repair(s) IAW company TSMS must be submitted to local [name withheld] authorization of 835 clearance is required prior to being cleared to depart from AMNS Calvert Plant. 46 CFR 143.205(c)(2)

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Vessel's port main engine was throwing error codes for port injectors, reducing propulsion to one engine. Effect proper repairs to propulsion system prior to departure.

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 lost generator power. Starboard generator remains inoperable. Vessel is permitted to transit lightship during daylight hours to Blakeley Boatworks for repair. 46 CFR 143.205(a)

Objective evidence attesting to root cause & satisfactory repair(s) IAW company TSMS must be submitted to local [name withheld] authorization of 835 clearance is required prior to being cleared to depart. 46 CFR 137.120(a)(b)

??Received a report that the M/V AMERICAN COURAGE allided with the 14 mile RR bridge. According to the Capt. the vessel along with her 7 barges was in transit under the bridge when the bridge was lowered during their transit and the Captain did everything he could to avoid hitting the bridge. Moderate damage was sustained to the vessel and minimal damage was sustained to the 14 mile bridge. According to the vessel [name withheld], the vessel in his opinion is safe to sail to Blakeley and all equipment is still fully operational. Vessel plans to wait at MM 15 for the M/V AMERICAN DREAM to take over their tow and then immediately transit to Blakeley shipyard to have a surveyor asses the damage and come up with a repair plan. Vessel will be issued an 835 allowing them to proceed to Blakeley to asses repair needed.

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be suitable for route and service. Vessel reported reduction in power. Vessel is not authorized to depart Blakeley shipyard until cleared by the local [name withheld] evidence required to ensure root cause of issue has been determined/rectified. 46 CFR 143.205(c)(2)

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must:(1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation; and (2) Be suitable for route and service. Vessel reported jacket water overheating on their port Z drive unit. Show proper operation of the port engine's propulsion and steering.

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must:(1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation; and (2) Be suitable for route and service. Vessel reported loss of propulsion for both port and starboard main engine. Vessels prohibited from departing from AM/NS facility in Calvert, AL until cleared by US Coast Guard. 46 CFR 143.205(c)(1)(2)

Each vessel must have a means to monitor and control the amount of thrust and the direction of thrust at each operating station. Vessel is unable to control the port z-drive. Provide a damage survey and repair proposal