13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 December 2024
Resolved
Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 °C (428 °F), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers, must be insulated. Measures must be in place to prevent flammable or combustible liquid piping leaks from coming into contact with these components. MI's observed exhaust leak on the PORT Main Engine. Correct to satisfaction of Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 December 2024
Resolved 17 December 2024
Resolution: Recieved tech report from Hard Rock Marine Service attesting to repair of exhaust leak.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 December 2024
Resolved
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. MI's observed water leak on PORT Generator. Correct at the satisfaction of Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 December 2024
Resolved 17 December 2024
Resolution: Recieved tech report from Hard Rock Marine Service attesting to repair of leak.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space. MI observed fuel oil leak from fuel injector on stbd main. Ensure proper operation of fuel system to the satisfaction of MI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 28 November 2024
Resolution: Received tech report attesting to repair and correction of fuel leak.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 °C (428 °F), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers, must be insulated. MI observed lagging falling off the exhaust of stbd main. Properly attached lagging to prevent contact of hot surface to the satisfaction of the MI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 December 2024
Resolved 6 December 2024
Resolution: Attended VSL to clear deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
Delivering water simultaneously from the two highest hydrants, or from both branches of the fitting if the highest hydrant has a Siamese fitting, at a pitot-tube pressure of at least 344 kilopascals (kPa) (50 pounds per square inch (psi)), and a flow rate of at least 300 liters per minute (lpm) (80 gallons per minute (gpm)). MI observed the gauge for the fire pump was inoperable providing no pressure for fire hose. Ensure proper operation of the gauge at the pump to ensure proper pressure to the satisfaction of the MI.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 December 2024
Resolved 6 December 2024
Resolution: Attended VSL to clear deficiency.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. MI observed battery box beneath the wheelhouse was not properly secured. Secure box and battery within to minimize movement.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 December 2024
Resolved 6 December 2024
Resolution: Attended VSL to clear deficiency.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: Be maintained to ensure proper operation. MI observed dripless packing on port main with a leak. Properly adjust dripless packing to ensure proper operation to the satisfaction of the MI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 December 2024
Resolved 17 December 2024
Resolution: Recieved tech report from Hard Rock Marine Service attesting to correction.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space and operate automatically on battery-operation with a duration of no less than 2 hours. Emergency lighting in the galley and 2nd deck passageway did not activate under loss of power conditions. Ensure proper operation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 December 2024
Resolved 6 December 2024
Resolution: Attended VSL to clear deficiency.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
Pressure vessels must be externally examined annually. Relief valves must be tested in accordance with § 143.245. MI discovered relief valves for both pressure vessels had not been tested since 2021. Have relief valves tested or install newly tested valves on both pressure vessels to the satisfaction of the MI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 December 2024
Resolved 6 December 2024
Resolution: Received photographs showing installation of new pressure relief valves.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
When the towing vessel is underway, the EPIRB must be stowed in its float-free bracket with the controls set for automatic activation and be mounted in a manner so that it will float free if the towing vessel sinks. MI's observed Hydrostatic release expired. Replace with new.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 December 2024
Resolved 6 December 2024
Resolution: Attended VSL to clear deficiency.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: (1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation. MI's observed Port main raw water pump leaking. Ensure proper operation to the satisfaction of the MI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 December 2024
Resolved 6 December 2024
Resolution: Attended VSL to clear deficiency.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: (1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation. MI's observed air intake and coils dirty. Clean to the satisfaction of the MI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 December 2024
Resolved 6 December 2024
Resolution: Attended VSL to clear deficiency.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
Towing vessels must meet the communications requirements of 33 CFR part 26 and 33 CFR 164.72. Second marine radio in the wheel house was not programmed with the vessel’s MMSI number as assigned on the Radiotelephone Certificate. Program MMSI into radio.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 December 2024
Resolved 6 December 2024
Resolution: Attended VSL to clear deficiency.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
Echo depth-sounding device. By August 2, 2001, an echo depth-sounding device readable from the vessel's main steering station, unless the vessel engages in towing exclusively on Western Rivers. Ensure operation of Depth sounder to the satisfaction of the MI.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 December 2024
Resolved 6 December 2024
Resolution: Attended VSL to clear deficiency.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
Steering systems must meet ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length. Witnessed all 6 rudder posts with excessive wear around the bushing hinge points causing the mechanical system to wobble and shutter during operational test.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 19 January 2024
Resolved 19 January 2024
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation. All sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
Found Main and Flanking pins connecting tiller arm and tie rods extremely worn out causing excessive free motion of the steering gear.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 19 January 2024
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation. All sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
Found broken weld and steel mount supporting the steering ram mount on main rudder system.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 19 January 2024
Resolution: Repaired.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
Chemical testing of personnel must be conducted as required by this subpart. Found no proof of employee enrollment of DAPI program.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 24 January 2024
Resolution: Received Proof. All sat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Echo sounder
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment, as applicable to the area of operation: Fathometer. Vessel did not have a depth finder installed required for Lakes, Bays and Sounds route.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 January 2024
Resolution: Depth sounder installed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
Except as provided by § 164.01(b), each towing vessel must be equipped with the following navigational-safety equipment: (1) Marine radar. Found vessel with inoperable marine radar.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 January 2024
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
An internal structural examination required by this part may be conducted while the vessel is afloat. Found 100% steel wastage above the water line including the stairs on the starboard push knee, the port bridge wing ladder and railing.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 19 January 2024
Resolution: Repaired
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
All persons requiring unescorted access to secure areas of vessels, facilities, and OCS facilities regulated by parts 104, 105 or 106 of this subchapter must possess a TWIC before such access is granted. Crew member aboard vessel did not have or provide a valid TWIC.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 19 January 2024
Resolution: Proof recieved.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
The results of the inspections required by 33 CFR 164.76 must be documented. Towing gear records were unavailable for inspection.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 19 January 2024
Resolution: Vessel towing inspection reports have been implemented.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
All smoke- and fire-detection systems, including detectors and alarms, must be tested. Vessel did not provide fire detection system test report.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 19 January 2024
Resolution: Receieved satisfactory servicing report.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
If a dedicated storage cabinet is provided it must be: A flammable liquid storage cabinet that satisfies UL 1275. Flammable storage locker was aluminum, had a hole in the side and was not secured to the vessel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 19 January 2024
Resolution: Flam locker removed from service.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
A 40–B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the 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. The appropriate fire extinguisher was not in the vicinity of the flam locker.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 19 January 2024
Resolution: Flam locker removed. No longer required.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (working space ILO)
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
All machinery and equipment that is not in proper working order (including missing or malfunctioning guards or safety devices) must be removed; made safe through marking, tagging, or covering; or otherwise made unusable. Ladder in engine space was not secured.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 19 January 2024
Resolution: Repaired.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. First aid kit located on the bridge had expired items.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 19 January 2024
Resolution: Replaced first aid kit. All sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. watertight door gaskets on weather deck were degraded and not made of rubber.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 February 2024
Resolved 29 January 2024
Resolution: Recieved pictures and receipt of new material.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Found excessive sludge, debris and oil in the bilge.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 19 January 2024
Resolution: Bilge clean. All sat.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. Port and Starboard hand rails on the weather deck were found to be loose and not suitably connected to vessel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 19 January 2024
Resolution: Hand rail reenforced. All sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
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. MI found fuel leak on ID'ed high pressure fuel line on STBD main diesel.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 January 2024
Resolved 24 January 2024
Resolution: Received video and tech report of fix.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
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. MI found cooling water leak on Port main diesel.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 February 2024
Resolved 29 January 2024
Resolution: Received pictures of renewed water pipe.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
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. MI found wastage and cooling water leek on SSDG cooling water pipe.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 February 2024
Resolved 29 January 2024
Resolution: Recieved pictures of renewed cooling water pipe.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 December 2023
Resolved
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. MI found all four diesel engines in covered in grease and oil.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 February 2024
Resolved 29 January 2024
Resolution: Received pictures of thouroughly cleaned engines.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 April 2023
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: (1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation.
Vessel's port MDE has a reduction of RPM.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 April 2023
Resolution: MIs witnessed propoulsion test. All sat.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 April 2023
Resolved
Vessel must be manned in adherence to COI. Vessel was not properly manned. Vessel was operating on a 24 hr work period with one master, one mate and one deckhand. Provide additional deck hand or provide written confirmation that vessel will operate on a 12 hr work period.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 April 2023
Resolution: Vessel now has a full crew.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
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 ALARM MUST BE PROVIDED FOR HIGH BILGE ALARMS. MARINE INSPECTOR WITNESSED THE OWNER WAS UNABLE TO TEST THE HIGH BILGE ALARM IN THE ENGINE ROOM. 46 CFR 143.230(a)(5)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 30 August 2022
Resolved 30 August 2022
Resolution: VESSEL REPLACED FUSE FOR BILGE ALARM SYSTEM AND CONDCUTED SAT TEST OF BILGE ALARM.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
SEMI-PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS MUST BE INSPECTED AND TESTED, AS REQUIRED BY TABLE 142.240 OF THIS SECTION, IN ADDITION TO THE TESTS REQUIRED BY 147.60 AND 147.65 OF THIS CHAPTER. MARINE INSPECTOR IDENTIFIED A LARGE CRACK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE 160 BC SEMI-PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
46 CFR 142.240(a)(3)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 August 2022
Resolved 30 August 2022
Resolution: VESSEL REPLACED NOZZLE ON SEMI-PORTABLE
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
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Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 September 2022
Resolved 3 October 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
THE RECORDS OF INSPECTIONS AND TESTS OF HAND-PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND SEMI-PORTABLE FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS MAY BE RECORDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH (c)(1) OF THIS SECTION, OR ON A TAG ATTACHED TO EACH UNIT BY A QUALIFIED SERVICING ORGANIZATION. THE VESSEL OWNER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANNUAL SERVICING REPORT FOR ALL FIRE FIGHTING APPLIANCES AND RECORDS OF MONTHLY INSPECTIONS. 46 CFR 142.240(c)(2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 3 October 2022
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
THE OWNER OR MANAGING OPERATOR MUST IMPLEMENT PROCEDURES TO IDENTIFY AND MITIGATE HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ELECTRICAL. VESSEL'S SAFETY PLAN WAS MISSING PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY. 46 CFR 140.510(a)(7)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 4 October 2022
Resolution: Recieved documentation confirming addition of electrical safety to the vessel's safety plan.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 30 August 2022
Resolved 30 August 2022
Resolution: VESSEL OWNER CREATED NAV ASSESSMENTS FOR THE MASTER TO USE PRIOR TO GETTING UNDERWAY.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
INSPECTIONS AND TESTS OF LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT MUST BE RECORDED IN THE TVR, OFFICIAL LOG BOOK, OR IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY TSMS APPLICABLE TO THE VESSEL. THE VESSEL FAILED TO HAVE RECORD OF SERVICING CONDUCTED ON ALL LIFESAVING APPLIANCES.
46 CFR 141.235(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 4 October 2022
Resolution: Confirmed record of servicing and procedures for monthly inspections on life saving equipment.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
EACH LIFE JACKET MUST BE MARKED IN BLOCK LETTERS WITH THE NAME OF THE VESSEL. THE LIFE JACKETS ON THE BRIDGE, GALLEY, AND CAPTAIN'S STATE ROOM WERE MISSING THE NAME OF THE VESSEL.
46 CFR 141.340(f)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 30 August 2022
Resolution: NAME OF VESSEL WAS ADDED TO LIFE JACKETS.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
EACH LIFE JACKET MUST HAVE A LIFE JACKET LIGHT SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE FRONT SHOULDER AREA OF THE LIFE JACKET. THE LIGHT ON THE LIFE JACKET IN THE GALLEY WAS INOPERABLE.
46 CFR 141.340(g)(1)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 30 August 2022
Resolution: THE LIFE JACKET IN THE GALLEY HAD A LIGHT ADDED.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
THE MASTER MUST ENSURE THAT ALL LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND READY FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. THE LIFE FLOAT ONOBOARD THE VESSEL IS MISSING NAME, PADDLES, AND LIGHT. 46 CFR 141.230
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 30 August 2022
Resolution: NAME OF VESSEL, PADDLES, AND LIGHT WERE ADDED AND SECURED TO LIFE FLOAT.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH NAVIGATION LIGHTS, SHAPES, AND SOUND SIGNALS WITH COLREGS OR 33 CFR PART 84 AS APPROPRIATE TO ITS AREA OF OPERATION. THE VESSEL'S MAST HEAD LIGHT WAS EXTINGUISHED. 46 CFR 140.720
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 30 August 2022
Resolution: VESSEL REPLACED BULB AND CLEANED HOUSING OF THE MAST HEAD LIGHT.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE SUITABLY INSTALLED TO PREVENT THEM FROM COMING LOOSE THROUGH VIBRATION OR ACCIDENTAL CONTACT. THE NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT ON THE BRIDGE HAS NO MEANS TO ENSURE THEY WOULD STAY CONNECTED TO THE OUTLET.
46 CFR 143.400(e)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 30 August 2022
Resolution: VESSEL CLEANDED UP AND CLEARED THE SOUND SPACE WHERE THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND EQUIPMENT POWERING THE BRIDGE WERE LOCATED.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
THE MASTER MUST ENSURE THAT ALL HATCHES, DOORS, AND OTHER OPENINGS REQUIRED TO BE WATERTIGHT OR WEATHERTIGHT FUNCTION PROPERLY. BOTH HATCHES TO ENTER THE ENGINE ROOM WEREN'T WEATHERTIGHT AND DOGS NEED TO BE SERVICED. 46 CFR 140.610(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 3 October 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
ALL SEALS AND GASKETS MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED TO PREVENT LEAKS OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS. DURING THE VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE PORT DIESEL GENERATOR, THE INSPECTOR WITNESSED THE FUEL #2 FILTER FUEL LEAKING WHILE THE GENERATORS WERE ENERGIZED. 46 CFR 143.220(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 3 October 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
ALL SEALS AND GASKETS MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED TO PREVENT LEAKS OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS. INSPECTOR IDENTIFIED SUBSTANTIAL OIL IN THE BILGE OF THE ENGINE ROOM.
46 CFR 142.220(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 30 August 2022
Resolution: BILGES WERE CLEANED OUT FROM OIL.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
EACH VESSEL MUST BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE FIRE HAZARDS INSOFAR AS REASONABLE AND PRACTICABLE. WHILE INSPECTING THE PORT MAIN DIESEL ENGINE, THE INSPECTOR IDENTIFIED THE RACOR HOSE CHAFFING DUE TO THE FILTER HOUSING NOT BEING PROPERLY SECURED. 46 CFR 144.405
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 30 August 2022
Resolution: RACOR HOSE WAS REPLACED AND THE FILTER HOUSING WAS SECURED.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
MACHINERY AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MUST BE DESIGNED AND MAINTAINED TO PROVIDE SAFE OPERATIOB IF THE TOWING VESSEL AND SAFETY OF PERSONS ONBOARD UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY CONDITIONS. THE GAUGE FOR THE PRESSURE VSSEL ONBOARD MAX RANGE IS 200 PSI, WHICH IS THE SAME AS THE SAFETY RELIEF VALVE. 46 CFR 143.205(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 3 October 2022
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
EACH WATERTIGHT DOOR AND WATERTIGHT HATCH MUST BE MARKED ON BOTH SIDES IN CLEARLY LEGIBLE LETTERS AT LEAST 1 INCH HIGH: WATERTIGHT DOOR KEEP CLOSED. 46 CFR 144.160(e)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 3 October 2022
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A MEANS TO DETECT SMOKE IN THE BERTHING SPACES AND LOUNGES THAT ALERTS INDIVIDUALS IN THOSE SPACES. TH VESSEL DIDN'T HAVE SMOKE DETECTORS IN THE MASTER AND DECK HAND'S STATEROOM.
46 CFR 142.330(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 30 August 2022
Resolution: THE VESSEL INSTALLED SMOKED DETECTION IN THE MASTER AND DECK HAND'S STATEROOM.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST HAVE A RELIABLE MEANS TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION WHEN AN EMERGENCY CONDITION EXISTS OR AN ESSENTIAL SYSTEM DEVELOPS PROPBLEMS THAT REQUIRE ATTENTION. THE VESSEL'S PORT AND STARBOARD MAIN ENGINE HIGH COOLING WATER GAUGE AND LOW HYDRAULIC STEERING LEVEL ALARM WERE INOPERABLE. 46 CFR 143.230(a)(2)(6)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 30 August 2022
Resolution: VESSEL REPLACED THE FUSES FOR THE ALARMS AND TESTED ALL SAT.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH AT LEAST TWO PORTABLE, BATTERY-POWERED LIGHTS. ONE MUST BE LOCATED AT THE ACCESS TO THE ENGINE ROOM. THE VESSEL DIDN'T HAVE A PORTABLE BATTERY-POWERED LIGHT IN THE ENGINE ROOM. 46 CFR 143.410(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 30 August 2022
Resolution: VESSEL INSTALLED A PORTABLE FLASHLIGHT TO THE ACCESS OF THE ENGINE ROOM.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
ALL PRESSURE VESSELS MUST HAVE THE MAWP INDICATED BY A STAMP, NAME PLATE, OR OTHER MEANS VISIBLE TO THE CREW. THE PRESSURE VESSEL IN THE ENGINE ROOM HAD MISSING MARKINGS INDICATING THE MAWP. 46 CFR 143.300(C)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 30 August 2022
Resolution: PLATES WERE ADDED AND PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO UPV.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have on board a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel has not scheduled an inspection or obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI Inspection immediately and the vessel may no longer be permitted to operate.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 3 October 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Access/structure
Issued 25 April 2022
Resolved
The managing owner or managing operator of a towing vessel, who has the Coast Guard inspection option, must make their vessel available for the Coast Guard to conduct the examinations required by this subpart in accordance with the interval prescribed in 46 CFR 137.00.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 June 2022
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 23 April 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of vessel are not compromised. Forward port void and fwd storage compartment have active water ingress. Make arrangements for vessel to be dry dock for repairs and Coast Guard inspection of vessel's hull.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: Marine inspectors attended vessel to verify satisfy air test of affected space.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 23 April 2022
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces shall be kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquid insofar as practicable. Excessive oil in engine room bilge.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 June 2022
Resolution: Received phot evidence of pressure washed/cleaned bilges.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sanitary Facilities
Issued 23 April 2022
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must mitigate health and safety hazard including biological hazards and sanitation. Marine Sanitation device was leaking sewage water into bilge.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 June 2022
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Monitoring of voyage or passage plan
Issued 15 November 2019
Resolved
A navigation assessment entry must be recorded in the TVR, official log, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. USCG marine inspector unable to locate any record of navigation assessments being completed while onboard vessel. Within 30 days, provide evidence that navigation assessment training in accordance with 46 CFR 140.635. Additionally within 30 days provide evidence of the first two navigation assessments being completed.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 December 2019
Resolved 20 November 2019
Resolution: Received training form showing evidence of nav assessment training, and copies of latest nav assessment.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 15 November 2019
Resolved
Each crew member must be oriented on expected response to any hazards inherent to operation of the towing vessel which may pose a threat to life, property, or the environment. Vessel crew unfamiliar with how to isolate flanking rudder controls. Prior to movement, conduct training on this subject to the satisfaction of USCG marine inspector.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 20 November 2019
Resolution: Received documents showing crew trained in use of "get home steering"
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 November 2019
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. While transiting through the industrial locks, vessel experienced a loss of steering due to a leak in a hydraulic pipe located in the stern void. Prior to movement, submit an approved transit plan following the stipulations stated by the cognizant [name withheld] arrival at final destination, prior to movement, affect permanent repairts and submit proof of repairs for verification by the qualified marine inspector.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 15 November 2019
Resolution: Flanking rudder hydraulic pipe corrosion caused leak. USCG witnessed satisfactory replacement of all flanking rudder piping in void located under steering rams.
Documentation
Issued 3 December 1998
Resolved
KEEP A LOG OF REQUIRED TESTS AND INSPECTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 33 CFR 164.80 (b)_x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 December 1998
Resolved 3 December 1998
Electrical
Issued 3 December 1998
Resolved
REMOUNT ELECTRICAL BOX IN ENGINE ROOM.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 December 1998
Resolved 3 December 1998
Documentation
Issued 3 December 1998
Resolved
OBTAIN A RESTRICTED RADIO OPERATORS LICENSE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 January 1999
Resolved 18 December 1998
Documentation
Issued 11 March 1998
Resolved
THE VESSEL HAD ANOTHER NAME RAISED ON THE BOW IN NON-CONTRASTIONG COLOR (BLACK). THE SIDE BOARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE IN PLACE OF NAME OF VESSEL LOCATED ON THE BOW IN CONTRASTING COLOR AS PER 46 CFR 67.123(b).
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 December 1998
Resolved 18 December 1998
Documentation
Issued 11 March 1998
Resolved
NO RECORD OF REQUIRED TEST AND NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPUIPMENT INSPECTION PRIOR TO GETTING UNDERWAY FOR MORE THAN A 24 HOUR PERIOD OR AT EACH CHANGE OF OPERATORS AS PER 33 CFR 164.80(a). VESSEL HAS BEEN UNDERWAY FOR 37 HOURS TOTAL FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 January 1999
Resolved 5 February 1999
Unknown
Issued 11 March 1998
Resolved
THE VESSEL DID NOT HAVE ANY CONTAINMENT DEVICE DESIGNATED FOR FUEL TRANSFERCONTAINMENT EVEN THOUGH THE VESSEL DID HAVE A FIVE GALLON BUCKET ONBOARD, NO PROCEDURES FOR CONTAINMENT IS WRITTEN DOWN TO CONFIRM A FIVE GALLON BUCKET IS UTILIZED DURING TRANSFERS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 December 1998
Resolved 18 December 1998
Documentation
Issued 11 March 1998
Resolved
NO OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES ONBOARD. VESSEL HAS THE CAPACITY OF 12,000 GAL OF FUEL & OIL ONBOARD WHICH IS ABOVE 250 BARRELS AS PER 33 CFR 155.740.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 December 1998
Resolved 18 December 1998
Navigation
Issued 11 March 1998
Resolved
NO TIDE TABLES ON BOARD VESSEL. VESSEL IS NOT EXCLUDED FROM COTP NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT WAIVER POLICY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 December 1998
Resolved 18 December 1998