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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. Vessel had expired flares on board. Place unexpired flares on board to satisfy Subchapter M requirements. 46 CFR 141.375(a)

Each lifejacket must be marked: In block capital letters with the name of the vessel. The lifejacket in the operating station had the vessel name illegibly stenciled on it. Replace the lifejacket or correct vessel name to satisfaction of Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 141.340(f)(1)

In addition to the radiotelephone required by paragraph (b) of this section, each vessel described in paragraph (a) of this section while transiting any waters withing a vessel traffic service area, must have on board a radiotelephone capable of transmitting and receiving on the VTS designated frequency in Table 161.12 (c) (VTS) and VMRS centers, call signs/MMSI, designated frequencies, and monitoring areas). The VHF-FM radios did not have the MMSI numbers inputted into the radios, rectified on the spot.

Essential systems means a system that is required to ensure a vessel's survivability, maintain safe operation, control the vessel, or to ensure safety of on board personnel to include (iv) internal and external communication. After securing power to the vessel it was observed that the general alarm and PA system was not operational. the general alarm needs to be operational during loss of ships power.

Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming, power driven, fixed fire pump, a fire main, and hoses and nozzle in accordance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section. The vessels Fire pump would not start, a loose wire in the control panel was found and fixed on the spot.

A flammable liquid storage cabinet that satisfies UL 1275 (incorporated by reference, see 136.112 of this sub-chapter. The flammable storage cabinet would not self close or latch properly, make repairs to the satisfaction of the MI.

AIS Class A device. The following vessels must have on board a properly installed, operational Coast Guard type-approved AIS Class A device:A towing vessel of 26 feet or more in length and more than 600 horsepower, engaged in commercial service. Vessel had a Class B device. Replace equipment to standard set forth per the regulations.

(a) 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. (b) Alarms must:(1) Be visible and audible at each operating station. The alarm located at the operating station may be a summary alarm; if the alarm at the operating station is a summary alarm, the specific alarm condition must be indicated at the machinery or bilge location. Vessel does not have audible and visual indicator installed at the operating station for main engines, auxiliary generators, high bilge levels, or fuel oil day tank.

Each ship subject to the Bridge-to-Bridge Act must have on board a radio operator who holds a restricted radiotelephone operator permit or higher class license. Vessel radio operator did not have permit available for inspection. Vessel is to provide satisfactory documentation of Captain's radio operator permit to attending marine inspector.

(a) Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels who: (1) Occupy a position, or perform the duties and functions of a position, required by the vessel's Certificate of Inspection; (2) Perform the duties and functions of patrolmen or watchmen required by this chapter; or, (3) Are specifically assigned the duties of warning, mustering, assembling, assisting, or controlling the movement of passengers during emergencies. Marine Employer was unable to provide record of crew members enrolled in program. Vessel is required to provide satisfactory documentation to the attending marine inspector of all crew members enrollment in drug and alcohol program.

Fixed fire extinguishing systems requires installation in accordance with 46 CFR 76.15 . All controls and valves for the operation of the system shall be outside the space protected. A pressure switch controlling the shutdown of the engines is located in the space protected.

Fixed fire extinguishing systems requires installation in accordance with 46 CFR 76.15 . Where mechanical ventilation is provided for spaces which are protected by a carbon dioxide extinguishing system, provisions shall be made so that the ventilation system is automatically shutdown with the operation of the system to that space. Mechanical ventilation shutdowns are on a separate systems and are not set up for automatic shutdown operation.

The official number of the vessel, preceded by the abbreviation “NO.” must be marked in block-type Arabic numerals not less than three inches in height on some clearly visible interior structural part of the hull. The number must be permanently affixed to the vessel so that alteration, removal, or replacement would be obvious. If the official number is on a separate plate, the plate must be fastened in such a manner that its removal would normally cause some scarring of or damage to the surrounding hull area. Vessel did not have official number marked on the visible interior of the structure. Vessel is required to affix official number to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Each fuel shut off remote valve control 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. Vessel remote valves were not marked accordingly for purpose. Vessel is required to marked remote operation of valves satisfactory to the attending marine inspector.

The condition of each towline must be monitored through the -Conducting visual inspections of the towline in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, or at least monthly, and whenever the serviceability of the towline is in doubt (the inspections being conducted by the owner, master, or operator, or by a person on whom the owner, master, or operator confers the responsibility to take corrective measures appropriate for the use of the towline. Vessel was unable to provide towline records for maintenance and inspections. Vessel is to provide documentation for inspection and maintenance in accordance with manufacturers instruction to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.