MARY WEPFER

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Vessels starboard shaft sheared off at the shaft coupling. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the Third Party Organization, TVIB.

The TSMS, through policies, procedures, and documentation, must: (a) Demonstrate management responsibility. The management must demonstrate that they implemented the policies and procedures as contained in the TSMS and the entire organization is adhering to their safety management program. The OCMI has reasonable cause to believe that the vessel's internal survey program is deficient based on the totality and severity of deficiencies discovered during the COI inspection. The vessel is hereby directed to conduct an external vessel audit, by the TPO (TVIB), in the presence of a representative of the OCMI.

Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Major lube oil leak discovered from port main engine lube oil filter; excess oil accumulation in the engine room bilge. Repair lube oil leak and remove excess oil throughout engine room bilge.

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Starboard flanking rudder swivel pin broken from weld and resting on deck. Repair rudder swivel pin to restore functional design.

An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. Missing guard cover for port ship service diesel generator. Renew guard cover between prime mover and generator.

Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals in accordance with COLREGS or 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. Starboard running light extinguished. Renew or repair starboard running light.

The owner and managing operator must ensure that the towing vessel is in compliance with this subchapter and other applicable laws and regulations at all times. The following additional deficiencies were discovered during the COI inspection: •Floating electric water light contained the incorrect battery model type; •Port searchlight found to be inoperable; •MMSI number missing from installed VHF radio database; •Potable water pump discharge hose torn & leaking water; •Port generator switchboard power available light extinguished; •Alarm set-point testing had not been completed for main engines, generators & hydraulic steering fluid levels •No record of pressure relief valve being tested; •Pilothouse access ladder grab rail sheered from base. Correct the deficiencies listed above to regain compliance under subchapter M.

LNM NOT ONBOARD.

NO MAGNETIC COMPASS OR SWING METER.

VARIOUS NAV LIGHTS HAD COVERS MISSING.

VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A MANUAL FOG BELL.

NO PLACARD STATING TYPE OR APPROVAL BY COAST GUARD WITH NUMBERS.

ENGINE ROOM FIRE EXTINGUISHER HAS INSPECTION TAG TORE UP.

NO PROHIBITED DISCHARGE WARNING PLACARDS IN ENGINE ROOM OR MAIN DECK. _x001C_ FLAMMABLES STORED IN COMMON SPACES(SHOWER ROOM). _x001C_ EVIDENCE OF SMOKING IN BERTHING._x001C_ LIFEJACKETS STILL IN PLASTIC (BERTHING).

NAME AND HAILING PORT CLEARLY DISPLAYED.

NO RESTRICTED RADIO OPERATORS LICENSE.

LABELS W/APPROVAL #'S PAINTED OVER ON RING BUOY.

NO MARPOL PLACARDS POSTED.

GALLEY FIRE EXTINGUISHER MISSING MYLAR OR METTALLIC PLATE.