MISS ISABELLA

Vessels with square bow. For vessels having a square bow, the name of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the bow in a manner to avoid obliteration. The name and hailing port must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern. No name or hailing port on vessel. Provide name and hailing port meeting the requirements of 46 CFR 67.123(b)

Any vessel of at least five net tons which engages in the fisheries on the navigable waters of the United States or in the Exclusive Economic Zone, or coastwise trade, unless exempt under § 67.9(c), must have a Certificate of Documentation bearing a valid endorsement appropriate for the activity in which engaged. Provide valid COD.

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. Unable to successfully test any of the above alarms. Provide successfull test of alarms.

Alarm set points for alarm listed in 46 CFR 143.230 must be checked twice in 5 years, not to exceed 3 years. No documentation of alarm set points being checked. Provide documentation of alarm set points test, or demonstrate to attending MI.

141.360(b)(4) Each ring buoy must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel. No Name on all ring buoys. Provide name on all required ring buoys.

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel lost steering was unable to determine cause. Must prove proper operation of steering system prior to resuming commercial towing operations. ***In lieu of Coast Guard attendance, the Third Party Organization, ABS, may accept/approve the repairs and provide a report to the Coast Guard inspector listed below***

The vessel did not have a bilge pump. Vessel owner is to either install a bilge pump, or place a portable bilge pump on board the vessel.

The vessel did not have flares, and a ring buoy was missing the required light. Vessel owner must place required flares onto the vessel and attach floating light to ring buoy.

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.