M/V HUNTSMAN

The owner of a vessel subject to inspection under section 3301 shall- (1) ensure that such vessel is equipped with a vessel master key control system, manual or electronic, which provides controlled access to all copies of the vessel's master key of which access shall only be available to the individuals described in paragraph (2); (2) establish a list of all crew, identified by position, allowed to access and use the master key and maintain such list upon the vessel, within owner records and included in the vessel safety management system; (3) record in a log book information on all access and use of the vessel's master key, including- (A) dates and times of access; (B) the room or location accessed; and (C) the name and rank of the crew member that used the master key; and(4) make the list under paragraph (2) and the log book under paragraph (3) available upon request to any agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, any member of the Coast Guard, and any law enforcement officer performing official duties in the course and scope of an investigation. Vsl has no Master Key, identified crew, or logbook.

Each crew berthing area shall be equipped with information regarding A) vessel owner or company policies prohibiting sexual assault and sexual harassment, retaliation, and drug and alcohol usage; and (B) procedures and resources to report crimes, including sexual assault and sexual harassment. Vsl does not have required information posted.

Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to the crew. MI observed broken rail on aft portion of 2nd deck and broken rail on ladder from 2nd to 3rd deck. 46 CFR 144.800(a)

Examine the exterior of the hull, including bottom, sides, headlog, and stern, ...for damage, fractures, wastage, pitting, or improper repairs. MI observed severe pitting, rusted through, near freeing port located on the port bow. 46 CFR 137.330(a)

Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment as applicable to the area of operation: electronic postion-fixing device, satisfactory for the area in which the vessel operates. Vessels electronic position-fixed device did not operate porperly (not displaying depth). Vessel is restricted from pushing operations until permanent repairs are made/ outfitted with operational depth sounder, vessel is restricted to daytime transits.

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and sock hazards. Port main engine lube oil sump low level sensor wiring exposed/damaged.

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Starboard generator cooling water pump leaking.

Due to poor weather conditions the vessel was unable to get underway to complete man overboard drills. Complete man overboard drills for annual inspection.

IAW 46 CFR 143.230 (b) (1) Alarms must be visible and audible at each operating station. The vessel is missing the visual indicator at the operating station.

Vessel's hull has numerous doubler plates located on the exterior hull, to include in the vicinity of the fuel tanks. IAW ASTM standard F 2991-13 the mentioned repairs are drawn into question. Vessel is to make permanent repairs iaw NVIC 7-68 and the ASTM standard prior to being placed into towing vessel service.

Vsl is broadcasting: Invalid IMO #.