TENN-TOM

Vessel failed to gain suction on installed bilge pump in the engine room. Repair as appropriate, prior to departure.

Vessel's portable fire extinguishers were due to be serviced in MAR 2025. Vessel is required to have fire extinguishers serviced within 14 days and prior to commercial operation.

Vessel's ground detection "phase b" bulb was out. Repair or replace as appropriate.

Vessel's switchboards were not labeled properly, some electrical breakers were not labeled at all. Identify circuits and properly label all electrical distribution panels.

Battery containers for starboard engine contained water around the bottom of the batteries. Remove water and ensure containers are secured to deck to prevent movement.

Cylinders must be tested and marked, and all flexible connections on fixed carbon dioxide systems must be tested or renewed, as required by 46 CFR 147.65 of this chapter: Flexible connections between cylinders and distribution piping of semi-portable or fixed carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems and discharge hoses in semi-portable carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems must be replaced or tested when the cylinders are retested (every 12 years).

Inflatable buoyant apparatus may be substituted if the vessel carries a 406 MHz Cat 1 emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) meeting 47 CFR part 80. EPIRB has not been registered in accordance with 47 CFR Part 80. Provide objective evidence of completed registration. Vessel is limited to operating within 1 NM from shore until registration is complete.

Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. Pressure vessel relief valves are to be tested twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Machinery space pressure vessel relief valve has not been tested. Test/replace relief valve and provide objective evidence of actions.

The owner or managing operator must implement procedures to identify and mitigate health and safety hazards, including but not limited to: Tools and equipment, including deck machinery, rigging, welding and cutting, hand tools, ladders, and abrasive wheel machinery found on board the vessel. Current health and safety plan does not contain safety precautions and procedures for operating the variable height/retractable pilothouse. Implement procedures and safety precautions and provide evidence from within the health and safety plan.

The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI.No alcohol testing strips were found in the chemical testing kit onboard the vessel. Purchase and outfit alcohol test kit with approved alcohol test strips.

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. Alarms must be visible and audible at each operating station. Vessel shall develop a reliable means to test the alarm set-points for the following systems in the presence of a Marine Inspector: 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. Low hydraulic steering system fluid level. 6. Low fluid level for the fuel day tank.