CC ARANSAS

Vessel is inspected under the TSMS option and the requirement of 46 CFR 138.115 is not satisfied. Provide objective evidence of TSMS implementation 6 months from the day of COI issuance. Failure to complete this requirement will result in the removal of the TSMS endorsement from the vessels COI, suspension of the vessel operation, or COI revocation, as determined by the OCMI. 46 CFR 138.115

For towing vessels with berthing aboard, a sufficient number of additional lifejackets must be carried so that a lifejacket is immediately available for persons at each normally manned watch station. Vessel wheelhouse does not have lifejackets immediately available at each normally manned watch station. Lifejackets are located in the deck below the wheel house. Install/Relocate lifejackets to manned watch station.

As referred to in this section, the term plan may include, but is not limited to drawings, documents, or diagrams of the following: Lifesaving equipment locations and installation. General Arrangement Plan does not identify lifejacket location in the wheel house. Update general arrangement plan to reflect required location of lifejackets (46CFR141.340(b)).

A towing vessel that is certificated for limited coastwise, coastwise, oceans, or beyond 3 nautical miles from shore on the Great Lakes whose contract for construction was executed on or after August 27, 2003, except for those specified in paragraph (a)(3) of this section, must be equipped with both: an approved 160-B semi-portable fire-extinguishing system to protect the engine room; and a fixed fire-extinguishing system installed to protect the engine room. Vessel does not have the required 160-B semi-portable fire-extinguishing system on board. 46 CFR 142.315(b)

This CG-835V replaces CG-835V issued on 03/21/2019 A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Vessel reported multiple holes and structural damage due to collision. Temporary repairs have been completed at Gulf Cooper Ship yard to the satisfaction of ABS. Class Survey report with recommendation for a one trip transit to Port Fourchon shipyard for permanent repairs has been received and reviewed. CC. Aransas is able to conduct recommended one time transit. No operations will be conducted during transit. Cognizant OCMI will be notified upon arrival. CC Aransas will coordinate repairs and inspections with local Coast Guard Domestic Branch.