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ONE 40-B PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER FITTED IN THE ENGINE ROOM FOR EACH 1,000 BRAKE HORSEPOWER OF THE MAIN ENGINES OR FRACTION THEROF. A 40-B FIRE EXTINGUISHER WAS NOT ON BOARD. A 40-B FIRE EXTINGUISHER NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.

A TOWING VESSEL 79 FEET OR MORE IN LENGTH MUST CARRY FOUR LIFEBUOYS. THE VESSEL ONLY HAD 3 LIFEBOUYS, AN ADDITIONAL LIFE BUOY NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE USCG MARINE INSPECTOR IAW COI.

EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST HAVE A RELIABLE MEANS TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION WHEN AN EMERGENCY CONDITION EXISTS, HIGH BILGE ALARMS. THE STBD FWD VOID HIGH LEVEL ALARM DID NOT INDICATE ON THE BRIDGE. DUE TO THE INOP HIGH LEVEL ALARM THE BILGE PUMP WAS NOT ACTIVATED, CORRECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.

TOWING VESSELS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AS APPLICABLE, AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF 33 CFR 164.46. REPAIR OR REPLACE AIS TO THE SATIFACTION OF THE USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.

A TOWING VESSEL MUST CARRY ADEQUATE AND UP-TO-DATE CHARTS, MAPS , AND NAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS FOR THE INTENDED VOYAGE, INCLUDING; CHARTS, U.S. COAST PILOT, AND COAST GUARD LIGHT LIST. THE VESSEL COULD NOT SHOW THE GPS HAVING UP-TO-DATE CORRECTIONS, AND DID NOT PROVIDE LIGHT LIST OR COAST PILOT. PROVIDE COPIES OF PROPER PUBLICATIONS AND UP-TO-DATE CORRECTIONS ON GPS OR PAPER CHARTS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.

EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS IAW COLREGS OR 33 CFR PART 84 AS APPROPRIATE. VESSELS STERN LIGHT WAS INOP, RECTIFY TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.

THE RECORDS OF INSPECTIONS AND TESTS OF FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS AND FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS MUST BE RECORDED IN THE TVR, OFFICIAL LOGBOOK, OR IAW ANY TSMS APPLICABLE VESSEL. RECEIPTS AND OTHER RECORDS GENERATED BY THESE INSPECTIONS AND TESTS MUST BE RETAINED FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR AND MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE SERVICING INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. RECTIFY TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.

AT LEAST TWO LIFEBUOYS ON A TOWING VESSEL GREATER THAN 26 FEET MUST BE FITTED WITH A FLOATING ELECTRIC WATER LIGHT UNLESS LIMITED TO DAYTIME OPERATIONS. THE VESSEL IS RESTRICTED TO DAYTIME OPERATIONS DUE TO A WATERLIGHT BEING INOP. RECTIFY TO THE SATIFACTION OF THE USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.

TOWING VESSELS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH THE FOLLOWING; A SEARCH LIGHT, CONTROLLABLE FROM THE VESSELS OP STATION. VESSEL COULD NOT PROVIDE A SEARCHLIGHT AND IS RESTRICTED TO DAY TIME OPERATIONS UNTIL RECTIFIED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.

THE EMERGENCY DUTIES AND DUTY STATIONS REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION MUST BE POSTED AT EACH OPERATING STATION AND IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN A SPACE COMMONLY VISITED BY CREWMEMBERS. VESSELS EMERGENCY DUTIES AND DUTY STATIONS WAS NOT POSTED. RECTIFY TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.

IF TWIST-ON TYPES OF CONNECTORS ARE USED, THE CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE WITHIN AN ENCLOSURE AND THE INSULATED CAP OF THE CONNECTOR MUST BE SECURED TO PREVENT LOOSENING DUE TO VIBRATION. MULTIPLE WIRE RUNS IN THE E/R HAD TWIST ON CONNECTORS NOT INSIDE AN ENCLOSURE AND THE INSULATED CAP WAS NOT SECURED. RECTIFY TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.

WHEN OPERATING A VESSEL ON A BODY OF WATER WHERE THE DISCHARGE OF TREATED OR UNTREATED SEWAGE IS PROHIBITED BY THE EPA, THE OPERATOR MUST SECURE EACH TYPE 1 OR TYPE II DEVICE IN A MANNER WHICH PREVENTS DISCHARGE OF TREATED OR UNTREATED SEWAGE. ACCEPTABLE METHODS OF SECURING THE DEVICE INCLUDE- CLOSING SEACOCK AND REMOVING HANDLE, PADLOCKING THE SEACOCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION; USING A NON-RELEASBLE WIRE TIE TO HOLD THE SEACOCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION OR LOCKING THE DOOR TO THE SPACE ENCLOSING THE TOILETS WITH A PADLOCK OR DOOR HANDLE KEY LOCK. VESSELS OVERBOARD VALVE WAS WITHOUT A LOCK OR HANDLE REMOVED AND IN THE OPEN VALVE POSITION.

TOWING VESSELS MUST MEET THE COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS OF 33 CFR 164.72 AS APPLICABLE. EACH U.S. TOWING VESSEL OF 26 FEET OR MORE IN LENGTH MUST HOLD A SHIP-RADIO-STATION LICENSE FOR RADIO TRANSMITTERS. RECTIFY TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE USCG MARINE INSPECTOR. 46 CFR 140.715(A) 33 CFR 164.72(A)(3)

THIS SECTION APPLIES TO A TOWING VESSEL OTHER THAN A VESSEL OPERATING ONLY IN A LIMITED GEOGRAPHIC AREA OR A VESSEL REQUIRED BY 140.905 TO MAINTAIN AN OFFICIAL LOGBOOK. VESSEL COULD NOT PROVIDE AN OFFICAL LOGBOOK. RECTIFY TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.

Towing vessels 8 meters or more in length, must be under the direction and control of a person holding a MMC endorsed as a Master of towing vessels or mate of towing vessels or a Master or Mate of vessels greater than 200 GT, holding a completed towing vessel officer assessment record (TOAR) signed by a designated examiner. Vessel owner currently does not have a Master or mate of towing vessels on staff. Vessel is not permitted to be operated without the properly credentialed Master or mate. Vessel may be moved light ship. 46 CFR 15.353 (b)

Towing vessels must be equipped with the following; Search Light controllable from the vessel's operating station and capable of illuminating objects at a distance of at least two times the length of tow. Vessel's spot lights are currently not working. Vessel is restricted to day light operations until spot (search) lights are repaired to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46 CFR 140.725 (b)

Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights in accordance with 33 CFR 84 as appropriate. The vessel's lower white mast light is not operable and must meet Rule 23 inland rules. Replace to the satisfaction of the attending MI. Vessel is restricted to day light operations until cleared. 46 CFR 140.720

At least two life buoys on a towing vessel greater than 26' must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under series 161.010 or 161.110. The vessel only has one water light and must provide the second to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46 CFR 141.360 (b)(2)

Fire detection system- Each towing vessel must have a fire detection (panel) system installed to detect engine room fires. The vessel currently has a trouble alarm in the engine room that makes the alarm sound. Repair prior to operation. A tech report may be submitted to clear. 46 CFR 142.330

Where practicable and except as provided in 144.515, each space where crew may be quartered or normally employed must have at least two means of escape. The forward two compartments housing the vessels MSD and fire pump cannot be opened from inside and are not ventilated IAW 144.610. Label hatches as "Confined space do not enter" and develop a company confined space entry plan to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46 CFR 144.500

Each towing vessel must have low l/o pressure, high j/w temp for main engine and aux generators on the bridge and low hydraulic steering fluid on the bridge that gives an audible and visual alarm at the operating station. Each vessel must also have gauges in the machinery location for l/o pressure, j/w temp, eng RPM, and hydraulic steering pressure for main engine and aux generator. Vessel must install alarms and gauges to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46 CFR 143.230

Each integral fuel tank must have a vent that connects to the highest point of the tank, discharges to the weather deck and is fitted with a 30x30 mesh flame screen. Vessel's f/o tank vents go from pipe to hose and back to pipe. Ensure all sections of transition are bonded to prevent static discharge. 46 CFR 143.265

The cognizant OCMI may require review of a vessel's water tight and weather tight integrity. The forward port compartment housing the fire pump has a cable penetration through to the engine room. Seal to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46 CFR 144.330

A vessel must be operated IAW the applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property and environment. Battery located under the vessel's fire pump must be relocated from area that may have water droppage and placed in proper battery box. 46 CFR 140.205 (a)