VIRGINIA

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. Vessel's aft engine room high bilge level alarm was inoperable. O/O to repair/replace high bilge level alarm to satisfaction of attending marine inspector. 46CFR143.230(a)(5)

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. Fuel tank to main service generator did not have remote means to secure fuel line from outside the engine room space. 46CFR143.260

Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels. No documentation provided to verify crewmembers enrollment in a testing program.

Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriately-sized lifejacket, approved under approval series 160.002, 160.005, 160.055, 160.155, or 160.176, for each person on board. The vessel only had 3 of the required 4 lifejackets on board. Vessel to provide one approved lifejacket onboard.

Vsl is broadcasting Beam > than length of the vessel. Measure length in meters not feet