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Except as provided in paragraph (d) or (e) of this section, a towing vessel with overnight accommodations and alternating watches (shift work), when pulling, pushing or hauling alongside one or more barges, must have a system to detect when its master or mate (pilot) becomes incapacitated. The pilot house alerter system is not installed and the vessel is more than 65ft in length and pushes barges. Install and test an alerter system to the satisfaction of an attending CG marine inspector.

The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway. No completed navigation assessments containing the information in 46 CFR 140.635(a)(1-13) could be provided. Prove implementation and documentation to the satisfaction of a CG marine inspector.

The master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted and instructions are given to ensure that all crewmembers are capable of performing the duties expected of them during emergencies. This includes abandoning the vessel, recovering persons from the water, responding to onboard fires, and flooding or responding to other threats to life, property or the environment. In addition, in accordance with paragraph (b), these drills must, as far as practicable be conducted as if there was an actual emergency. The drills required are only being "discussed" while sitting around a table. Perform appropriate drills to the satisfaction of an attending CG marine inspector.

All crewmembers must be provided with health and safety information and training. Ensure training is conducted with all crewmembers to include the topics listed under 46 CFR 140.515(a)(1-9) to the satisfaction of a CG marine inspector.

Prior to assuming duties related to the safe operation of a towing vessel, each crewmember must receive training (except for credentialed mariners) in the topics listed under 46 CFR 140.645(a)(1-6). Ensure training is completed to the satisfaction of a CG marine inspector.

Prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular towing vessel, each crewmember must receive a safety orientation AND individuals, who are not crewmembers, on board a towing vessel must receive a safety orientation prior to getting underway or as soon as practicable thereafter. Prove orientations are being conducted to include the items listed under 46 CFR 140.410(b)(1-10) and 46 CFR 140.415(a)-(d).

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. The distribution panel located in the engineroom port side is missing a breaker or blank cover which could cause personal injury via shock. Provide the appropriate breaker or a cover, to the satisfaction of an attending CG marine inspector.

Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. This includes the required alarm points for machinery and auxiliary engines. Prove proper tests have been completed to the satisfaction of a CG marine inspector.

The list of items contained in 46 CFR 140.915 must be recorded in the towing vessel records or official logbook. Provide objective evidence that the items listed in 46 CFR 140.915(a)(1-10) have been met.

Except as provided by 164.01(b) each towing vessel must be equipped with an echo depth sounding device unless operating exclusively on Western Rivers. The vessel is currently operating in the southern portion of the Calcasieu River which is not defined as Western Rivers. Install an echo depth sounder to the satisfaction of an attending CG marine inspector.

Overhead in forward portion of the engine room is wasted. Steel plate was placed in the laundry room and the bathroom/shower area. The metal is holed allowing air from the enging room into the spaces. Concerns about exhaust gas and possible fire spread into crew spaces. Crew placed temp patches and will submit proposal for proper repairs.

Take vessel to DD to conduct inspection and repair of frame/hull damage prior to operation of comercial service.