DOUBLE EAGLE

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 50% of the vessels that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 30 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.

Each operator or agent of a vessel with a capacity of 250 or more barrels of fuel oil, cargo oil, hazardous material, or liquefied gas as regulated in Table 4 of 46CFR154, or each person who arranges for and hires a person to be in charge of a transfer of fuel oil, of a transfer of liquid cargo in bulk, or of cargo-tank cleaning, shall designate, either by name or by position in the crew, the person in charge (PIC) of each transfer to or from the vessel and of each tank-cleaning. The vessel has over 250 barrels of fuel oil capacity and does not have a PIC designated. Furthermore, no crew members are qualified per 33CFR155.710 to become designated as a PIC. Permanently blank connections to fuel storage tanks such that the only tanks available to hold fuel oil are the day tanks, reducing the vessel fuel oil capacity to 7000 gallons. 33CFR155.700

The operator of a vessel with a capacity of 250 or more barrels of oil, hazardous material, or liquefied gas as regulated in Table 4 of 46 CFR part 154 shall provide transfer procedures that meet the requirements of this part and part 156 of this chapter for transferring— To or from the vessel; and From tank to tank within the vessel. The vessel transfers fuel and does not have an established transfer procedure. Permanently blank connections to fuel storage tanks such that the only tanks available to hold fuel oil are the day tanks, reducing the vessel fuel oil capacity to 7000 gallons. 33CFR155.720

Hose used to transfer oil or hazardous material must meet the requirements of §154.500 of this chapter. Vessel has no transfer hoses that have been labeled or tested in accordance with 33CFR154.500. Permanently blank connections to fuel storage tanks such that the only tanks available to hold fuel oil are the day tanks, reducing the vessel fuel oil capacity to 7000 gallons. 33CFR155.800

The crew of each towing vessel must demonstrate the ability to operate the primary and auxiliary machinery and electrical systems for which they are responsible, and to do so under normal and emergency conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, responses to alarms and restoration of propulsion and steering in the event of failure. The vessel’s crew was unable to prove operational status of the required engine monitoring systems on the bridge per 46CFR143.230. 46CFR143.205

The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight funciton properly. Multiple watertight doors and hatches were found to be not watertight. 46CFR140.610

The cognizant OCMI may require review of a vessel's watertight and weathertight integrity. This review may be performed by an individual who meets the requirements of §144.140. The review may include an examination of a plan that shows the original placement of decks and bulkheads. Due to the previously identified failures in the watertight integrity of the vessel, a full review of the vessel’s watertight and weathertight integrity shall be conducted by an individual meeting the requirements of §144.140. 46CFR144.330

Electrical equipment, piping for flammable or combustible liquid, seawater cooling, or fire-fighting systems must be provided with isolation devices and markings as follows: Any piping system that penetrates the hull below the waterline must be fitted with an accessible valve, located as close to the hull penetration as is practicable, for preventing the accidental admission of water into the vessel either through such pipes or in the event of a fracture of such pipe. The valve must be clearly marked by labeling/color coding that enables the crew to identify its function. Demonstrate proper operation and satisfactory condition of hull penetration valves to attending MI during dry dock availability. 46CFR143.250

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Electrical panels in the Engine Room did not have covers, including an improperly installed 220VAC outlet; such equipment must be installed and have protection to minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. 46CFR143.400

The hull of each documented vessel must be marked as required by part 67 of this chapter. Each watertight door and watertight hatch must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high: “WATERTIGHT DOOR—KEEP CLOSED” or “WATERTIGHT HATCH—KEEP CLOSED”. Official number not marked per 46CFR67.121. Vessel name and hailing port not marked per 46CFR67.123. Watertight doors and hatches not marked. 46CFR144.160

Stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet. Vessel station license is expired. 47CFR80.13

Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with §80.59 once every five years. No valid Commuications Act Safety Radiotelephony Certificate on board. 47CFR80.903

The crew of each towing vessel must demonstrate the ability to operate the primary and auxiliary machinery and electrical systems for which they are responsible, and to do so under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel crew stated that they were unable to operate the bilge system due to oil contamination within the system. Proper operation of the system must be demonstrate. 46CFR143.205

Each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. The owner or managing operator must ensure that the design of the system and its installation on the towing vessel is certified and inspected by a registered professional engineer with experience in fire-detection system design, by a technician with qualifications as a National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) level IV fire alarm engineering technician, or by an authorized classification society with equivalent experience, to comply with paragraphs (a)(1) through (6) of this section. 46CFR142.330

Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that has installed, in the engine room and any other area where background noise makes a general alarm hard to hear, a supplemental flashing red light that is identified with a sign that reads: “Attention General Alarm—When Alarm Sounds or Flashes Go to Your Station". 46CFR143.235

A fixed fire pump must be capable of being energized remotely from a safe place outside the engine room and at the pump. Fire pump is can only be energized from engine room. 46CFR142.325

A vessel of 20 meters or more in length shall be provided with a bell. No bell was on board. 33CFR83.33

A towing vessel 79 feet or more in length must carry four lifebuoys, with one lifebuoy located on each side of the operating station. Only two lifebuoys were on board. 46CFR141.360

At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110. No floating electric water lights were attached to lifebuoys. 46CFR141.360

Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the lifejacket. Each lifejacket must have a whistle firmly secured by a cord to the lifejacket. No lights or whistles were found attached to lifejackets. 46CFR141.340

Stowage positions for lifejackets stowed in a berthing space or stateroom and all lifejacket containers must be marked in block capital letters and numbers with the minimum quantity, identity, and, if sizes other than adult or universal sizes are used on the vessel, the size of the lifejackets stowed inside the container. Lifejacket stowage not marked. 46CFR141.340

A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals indicated in Table 141.370 of §141.370 for specified areas where the vessel operates. Visual distress signals were found expired. 46CFR141.375

A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the flammable or combustible products storage room or cabinet. This is in addition to the portable fire extinguishers required by tables 142.230(a) and 142.230(b) of this part. 46CFR142.225

Where practicable, each space where crew may normally employed must have at least two means of escape. Engine room emergnecy escape hatch is partially blocked by remaining unused stern tow frame. 46CFR144.500

No person may operate any vessel equipped with installed toilet facilities unless it is equipped with an operable Type II or III device that has a label on it under §159.16 or that is certified under §159.12 or §159.12a. MSD is not operable. 33CFR159.7

Personnel dispatched from the vessel or that are working in an area on the exterior of the vessel without rails and guards must wear a lifejacket meeting requirements in 46 CFR 141.340, an immersion suit meeting requirements in 46 CFR 141.350, or a work vest approved by the Commandant under 46 CFR subpart 160.053. When worn at night, the work vest must be equipped with a light that meets the requirements of 46 CFR 141.340(g)(1). Work vests are not approved series and do not have lights. 46CFR140.430

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. Vessel's Certificate of Documentation is expired and must be renewed. 46CFR67.7

Each operator or agent of a vessel with a capacity of 250 or more barrels of fuel oil, cargo oil, hazardous material, or liquefied gas as regulated in Table 4 of 46 CFR part 154, or each person who arranges for and hires a person to be in charge of a transfer of fuel oil, of a transfer of liquid cargo in bulk, or of cargo-tank cleaning, shall designate, either by name or by position in the crew, the person in charge (PIC) of each transfer to or from the vessel and of each tank-cleaning. The vessel transfers fuel to working barges on a daily basis and does not have a PIC designated. Furthermore, no crew members are qualified per 155.710 to become designated as a PIC.

The operator of a vessel with a capacity of 250 or more barrels of oil, hazardous material, or liquefied gas as regulated in Table 4 of 46 CFR part 154 shall provide transfer procedures that meet the requirements of this part and part 156 of this chapter for transferring— To or from the vessel; and From tank to tank within the vessel. The vessel transfers fuel to working barges on a daily basis and does not have an established transfer procedure.

Hose used to transfer oil or hazardous material must meet the requirements of §154.500 of this chapter. Vessel is using transfer hoses that have not been labeled or tested in accordance with 33CFR154.500.

The crew of each towing vessel must demonstrate the ability to operate the primary and auxiliary machinery and electrical systems for which they are responsible, and to do so under normal and emergency conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, responses to alarms and restoration of propulsion and steering in the event of failure. The vessel’s crew was unable to prove operational status of the fire detection and engine monitoring systems on the bridge.

All towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of down-flooding and progressive flooding. Decks and bulkheads designed to be watertight or weathertight must be maintained in that condition. Multiple holes were identified in the watertight deck from the forcastle leading to the second compt (aft of

The cognizant OCMI may require review of a vessel's watertight and weathertight integrity. This review may be performed by an individual who meets the requirements of §144.140. The review may include an examination of a plan that shows the original placement of decks and bulkheads. Due to the previously identified failures in the watertight integrity of the vessel, a full review of the vessel’s watertight and weathertight integrity shall be conducted by an individual meeting the requirements of §144.140.

Electrical equipment, piping for flammable or combustible liquid, seawater cooling, or fire-fighting systems must be provided with isolation devices and markings as follows: Any piping system that penetrates the hull below the waterline must be fitted with an accessible valve, located as close to the hull penetration as is practicable, for preventing the accidental admission of water into the vessel either through such pipes or in the event of a fracture of such pipe. The valve must be clearly marked by labeling/color coding that enables the crew to identify its function.

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Electrical panels in the Engine Room did not have covers, including an exposed knife switch; such equipment must have protection to minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.

Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 pounds per square inch maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) must be equipped with an indicating pressure gauge (in a readily visible location) and with one or more spring-loaded relief valves. The total relieving capacity of such relief valves must prevent pressure from exceeding the MAWP, as established by the manufacturer, by more than 10 percent. The pressure vessel installed in the engine room has an illegible label of the air reliever. If there are no records attesting to the proper operation of the safety valve, it shall be tested and a new placard shall be attached.

Piping and tanks exposed to the outside of the hull must be made of metal and maintained in a leak free condition. Steering gear hydraulics are located on the exposed aft deck and show signs of leaking. Furthermore, the containment in the area is severely holed, causing a pollution hazard.

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