GRAND TOWER

Machinery must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the vessel under normal and emergency conditions. It was reported that one of the generators lost power which caused a momentary loss of power throughout the vessel. Prove proper operation prior to movement.

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 high bilge audible alarm was inoperable in the pilothouse.

46 CFR 143.235 (b)(3) 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”; No signage next to the general alarm flashing light in the engine room.

46 CFR 143.260 Fuel shutoff required to stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line. must be operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed; must be marked in clearly legible letters, at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high, indicating the purpose of the valve and the way to operate it. 1. Fuel shut off valves labels were not 1 inch in height 2. Tool to operate shut off valve needs to be in the vicinity of the valves.

46 CFR 136.212 The inspection will ensure that the vessel is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended. Fire drill, Man over board, abandon ship drill to be completed in presence of a marine inspector prior to the issuance of a COI.

46 CFR 142.330 (a)(7) 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. 1. installed fire detection system and panel design and installation hasn't been approved by a PE. 2. When 12 Volt backup supply is disconnected, no alarm 3. Galley Sensor does not activate system. The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. Quick-acting water tight door in FWD storage room is not water-tight.

46 CFR 140.610 (b) The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. Quick-acting water tight door in FWD storage room is not water-tight.

46 CFR 140.605 (a) The vessel's operation or a history of satisfactory service does not cause the stability of the vessel to be questioned by either the Coast Guard or a TPO engaged to perform an audit or survey. 1. There is no letter attesting to the vessels stability.

46 CFR 143.230 (a)(5) 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: (5)Click to open paragraph tools High bilge levels High level bilge alarm for forward starboard void – visual light does not operate.

46 CFR 143.400(a) Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. 1. Electronics room has exposed dead end wire(s)

46 CFR 140.435 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. 1. First aid kit at operator’s station contains expired items

33 CFR 164.72 Each VHF radio operator must hold a restricted operator's license or higher. 1. Army issued radio station license not available for inspection.

46 CFR 142.240 Fixed fire-extinguishing system maintenance receipts and other records generated by these inspections and tests must be retained for at least 1 year and made available upon request. 1. unable to provide fixed fire-extinguishing annual maintenance and testing records.