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Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights IAW COLREGS. 03 stern lights installed in place of masthead lights.

Electronic position fixing device satisfactory for the area in which the vessel operates. Note to 140.725 vessels subject to requirements of 33CFR164.72. Vessels GPS does not operate on back up power.

Survival craft must be stowed IAW requirements of 199.130 of this chapter. Rigid buoyant apparatus not in free float arrangement.

A towing vessel must carry adequate and up to date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyoge. Vessel does not have up to date charts and is running recreational version of Rosepoint software for electronic charts.

AIS must be maintained in effective operating condition, which includes the accurate input and upkeep of all AIS data fields and system updates. Incorrect draft was listed in AIS system.

At least two lifebuoys on towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electronic water light approval series 161.10 and 161.110 and comply with Subchapter Q specifications. 02 electric waterlights needed retro reflective tape replacement.

Towing vessels must meet the communication requirements of 33 CFR part 26 and 33 CFR 164.72, as applicable. Correct MMSI was not programmed into equipment.

Non-seagoing vessels are required to comply with 33 CFR 151.2050 (Additional requirements - non indigenous species reduction practices), 33 CFR 151.2060 (Reporting Requirements), and 33 CFR 151.2070 (Recordkeeping Requirements). Vsl found utilizing void tanks with permanent ballast water without following plan and recordkeeping requirements outlined in 33 CFR.

Vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, including electronic charts acceptable to the Coast Guard. Vessel's electronic charts were not acceptable.

Waste discharge tank venting was not installed. 33 CFR 159.7

Starboard ventilation cover on 02 deck inoperable. 46 CFR 142.240

Starboard air compressor did not have guard installed. 46 CFR 144.820

Starboard lifebuoy light inoperable. 46 CFR 141.360

Vessel not equipped with a stern light. 33 CFR 83.23

Provide updated compass deviation card. 46 CFR 140.725

Vessel unable to provide system for reading Local Notices to Mariners. 46 CFR 140.635

Vessel did not have any day shapes aboard. 46 CFR 140.720

Starboard generator has a water leak. 46 CFR 143.400

Could not verify last update for navigation charts. 46 CFR 140.705

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". General alarm was operable on battery back up, but flashing red light did not sound. 46 CFR 143.235(b)(3)

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 must be either: (1) Automatic, battery-operated with a duration of no less than 2 hours; or (2) Non-electric, phosphorescent adhesive lighting strips that are installed along escape routes and sufficiently visible to enable egress with no power. Vessel's emergency lighting in accommodation spaces was insufficient. 46 CFR 143.410

Towing vessels must meet the communications requirements of 33 CFR part 26 and 33 CFR 164.72, as applicable. Captain did not have radio operator's permit on board; vessel is restricted to operations within 1000' from shore. 46 CFR 140.715(a)

Towing vessels must meet the communications requirements of 33 CFR part 26 and 33 CFR 164.72, as applicable. VHF radio must be capable of being operated on battery back up in case of emergency. 46 CFR 140.715(a)

(a)Drills and instruction. The master of a towing vessel must ensure that each crewmember participates in fire-fighting drills and receives instruction at least once each month. The instruction may coincide with the drills, but is not required to do so. All crewmembers must be familiar with their fire-fighting duties, and, specifically how to: (1) Fight a fire in the engine room and elsewhere onboard the towing vessel, including how to: (i) Operate all of the fire-extinguishing equipment onboard the towing vessel; (ii) Stop any mechanical ventilation system for the engine room and effectively seal all natural openings to the space to prevent leakage of the extinguishing agent; and (iii) Operate the fuel shut-off(s) for the engine room. (2) Activate the general alarm; (3) Report inoperative alarm systems and fire-detection systems; and (4) Don a firefighter's outfit and a self-contained breathing apparatus, if the vessel is so equipped. (b) Alternative form of instruction. Video training, followed by a discussion led by someone familiar with the contingencies listed in paragraph (a) of this section, is an acceptable, alternative form of instruction. This instruction may occur either onboard or off the towing vessel. (c) Participation in drills. Drills must take place onboard the towing vessel as if there were an actual emergency. They must include: (1) Participation by all crewmembers; (2) Breaking out and using, or simulating the use of, emergency equipment; (3) Testing of all alarm and detection systems by operation of the test switch or by activation of one or more devices; (4) Putting on protective clothing by at least one person, if the towing vessel is so equipped; and (5) Functionally testing the self-priming capability of the portable fire pump, if the towing vessel is so equipped. (d) Safety orientation. The master must ensure that each crewmember who has not participated in the drills required by paragraph (a) of this section and received the instruction required by that paragraph (a) receives a safety orientation within 24 hours of reporting for duty. The safety orientation must cover the particular contingencies listed in paragraph (a) of this section.

Vessel must be in drydock by 15 February 2021 and made available for Marine Inspectors to renewal bottom plating as per your plan dated 21 December 2020.

When conducting an examination of a towing vessel as required by this subpart, the surveyor must determine whether any defect, deterioration, damage, or modifications of the hull and related structure and components may adversely affect the vessel's seaworthiness or fitness or suitability for its route or service. MI discovered wastage on the underside of the vessel exceeding 25%. Vessel must ensure hull thickness maintains adequate margin of strength. Adequacy must be verified through drydock and internal structural exam.

Each towing vessel must be maintained and operate so as to minimize fire hazards. Stbd main engine has an exhaust leak.