SANDERFORD

ALARMS AND MONITORING 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. VESSEL DOES NOT HAVE A MEANS OF CONDUCTING AN OPERATIONAL TEST OF THE ALARM SET-POINTS FOR: MAIN ENGINE LOW LUBRICATING OIL PRESSURE MAIN ENGINE HIGH COOLING WATER TEMPERATURE AUXILIARY GENERATOR ENGINE LOW LUBRICATING OIL PRESSURE AUXILIARY GENERATOR ENGINE HIGH COOLING WATER VESSEL SHALL PROVIDE A RELIABLE MEANS TO TEST THE AFOREMENTIONED ALARM SETPOINTS FOR MARINE INSPECTORS TO WITNESS. ALARMS MUST BE VISUAL AND AUDIBLE AT THE OPERATING STATION IN THE WHEELHOUSE.

EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST HAVE A FIRE-DETECTION SYSTEM INSTALLED TO DETECT ENGINE ROOM FIRES; THE OWNER OR OPERATOR MUST ENSURE: THE DESIGN OF THE SYSTEM AND ITS INSTALLATION ON THE VESSEL IS CERTIFIED AND INSPECTED BY A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PE) WITH EXPERIENCE IN FIRE-DETECTION SYSTEM DESIGN, WITH QUALIFICATIONS AS A NICET LEVEL IV FIRE ALARM ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN OR BY AN AUTHORIZED CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY. PE LETTER IS NOT ONBOARD THE VESSEL. PROVIDE OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE TO ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTORS THAT THE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM HAS BEEN CERTIFIED BY A PE AND THAT A LETTER HAS BEEN ISSUED.

The master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted and instructions are given to ensure that all crew members are capable of performing the duties expected of them during emergencies. This includes abandoning the vessel, recovering persons from the water, responding to on board fires and flooding, or responding to other threats to life, property, or the environment. Provide procedures to ensure crew is trained in their appropriate emergency duties to the satisfaction of the MI prior to operations.

All portable fire extinguishers,...fire-detection systems, and fixed fire-extinguishing systems, must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months. The vessel's portable fire extinguishers and fixed fire-extinguishing system has not been inspected or tested in the last 12 months. Provide inspection records to the USCG.

No later than July 22, 2019, the owner or managing operator must implement a health and safety plan. The health and safety plan must document compliance with this part and include recordkeeping procedures. Vessel did not provide a health and safety plan or documentation, Create health and safety plan with records and provide to a Marine Inspector.

A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals indicated in Table 141.370 for specified areas where the vessel operates.Towing vessel has expired day/night flares, replace expired flares with unexpired flares

Safety Orientation. Prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular towing vessel, each crewmember must receive a safety orientation on: (1)His or her duties in an emergency; (2) The location, operation, and use of lifesaving equipment; (3) Prevention of falls overboard; (4) Personal safety measures; (5) The location, operation, and use of Personal Protective Equipment; (6) Emergency egress procedures; (7) The use and operation of watertight and weathertight closures; (8) Responsibilities to provide assistance to individuals that are not crewmembers; (9) How to respond to emergencies relative to the tow; and (10) Awareness of, and expected response to, any other hazards inherent to the operation of the towing vessel which may pose a threat to life, property, or the environment. Conduct and document training was completed to crewmembers, provide to a Marine Inspector.

The officer in charge of a navigational watch much conduct a navigational assesment for for the intended route and operations prior to getting under way. Provide proof of navigational assesments to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.

General Alarm, Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that is in the engine room with a red flashing light. The vessel has an amber light. Replace amber light with a red light as per the CFR.

Life jackets must be readily accessible. Each lifejackets must have a lifejacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securly attached to the front shoulder area of the lifejacket.Life jackets were not readily accessible and did not have lights. Place life jackets in an accessible area and attach lights.

Paints, coatings, or other flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. If a storage room is provided, it may be any room or compartment that is free of ignition sources. Vessel had flammable or commbustible material in the engine room. Remove all flammable and combustible liquids from engine room.

The following vessels must have on board a properly installed, operational Coast Guard type-approved AIS Class A device: A towing vessel of 26 feet or more in length and more than 600 horsepower, engaged in commercial service. Onboard AIS not operating as intended, perform repairs or replace affected equipment and conduct a satisfactory test in the presence of an marine inspector.

Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter. Unable to test emergency lighting due to repairs, complete repairs and test in the presence of a Marine Inspector.

Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. Multiple junction box covers were removed showing electrical wires. Re-install covers and provide evidence to a Marine Inspector.

Breakers incorrectly labeled, (d) Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve. Breakers in the L2 breaker panel were labeled incorrectly, correctly label all breakers and provide evidence to a Marine Inspectors

Emergency Escape Scuttle. Where practicable and except as provided in § 144.515, each space where crew may be quartered or normally employed must have at least two means of escape. Arrangements on an existing vessel may be retained if it is impracticable or unreasonable to provide two means of escape. Remove caulk to allow the emergency escape scuttle to be operational.Must be marek with "EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR"

Breaker panel unable to open fully. Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Work chest is preventing breaker panel to open completely, relocate work chest to allow breaker panel of open fully in the presence of a Marine Inspector.

Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter. Pressure vessel relief valves: Twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Crew unable to provide verification of last pressure relief valve test for the onboard air receiver. Provide verification of the satisfactory test of the installed Air Receiver relief valve, and to the satisfaction of the MI.

A fixed fire pump must be capable of delivering water simultaneously from two highest hydrants, or from both branches of the fitting if the highest hydrant has a siamese fitting, at 50 pounds per square inch (psi). Gauge on fire pump is inoperable. Replace gauge to the satisfaction to marine inspector.

Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter. Alarm setpoints: Twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Crew unable to test both Main Engine and both Generator alarm setpoints. Conduct tests of the alarm setpoints in the presence of an marine inspector or provide verification of satisfactory tests conducted by a certified technician.

Transformer not rated for outdoor use. (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. Modify or replace transformer on 2nd deck aft of wheel house to operate in environment installed or relocate equipment.

Ground detection system faulty. (c) Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: (1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation; (2) Be suitable for route and service; and (3) Have suitable propulsion controls to provide the operator full control at each operating station. Crew unable to properly test ground fault detection system, provide verification system is operating as designed by a qualified individual and provide evidence to a Marine Inspector.

Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces. Crew was unable to secure ventilation to the engine room annular, provide means to stop ventilation through louvers to a Marine Inspectors.

To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. The valve must be operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed. Observed equipment positioned on top of the fuel shut off valve. Remove equipment allowing un-restricted access to the fuel shut off valve.

A ship , except a ship of less than 26 feet in length, must have a placard of at least 5 by 8 inches, made of durable material fixed in a conspicuous place in each machinery space, or at the bilge and ballast pump. Provide a Discharge of Oil placard to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.

Conduct satisfactory man overboard and fire drill in the presence of Marine Inspectors prior to operations.