KENNEDI ALYSE

Towing vessels of 65 feet or less in length must carry at least the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers set forth in table 142.230(a). MI observed B-40 fire extinguisher leading to the engine room with a broken nozzle. 46 CFR 142.230(a)

The system is arranged and installed so a fire in the engine room automatically sets off alarms on a fire detection control panel at the operating station...Visual alarm alarms to identify the zone or zones of origin of the fire. MI observed fire alarm panel at the operating station missing zone labels. 46 CFR 142.330(a)(4)(iii)

Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists. The following alarms must be provided: Auxiliary generator engine low lubricating oil pressure; Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temperature. 46 CFR 143.230(a)(3)-(4)

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. MI observed NO. 1 steering pump missing reset button. 46 CFR 143.205(a)

Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. MI observed expired OTC medications within First Aid kit. 46 CFR 140.435

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Vessel's starboard battery terminal leads for the starboard generator starter where laying on top of the engine's room deck. Battery tray as well as leads were not secured or attached to any support; thus, allowing for the battery box and terminals to move freely while underway creating a possible risk of separation from its equipment and arc hazard. Furthermore, fuel transfer pump and piping assembly runs adjacent to switchboard panel and previous leaks have impregnated the safety matting with flammable product rendering the matting unserviceable for its intended use. Vessel shall enact permanent repairs to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard marine inspector within 30 days.

A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, or required to have the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. Vessel failed to obtain an annual inspection within 3 months of the anniversary date. The vessel is not allowed to operate until a successful COI inspection is completed and a new COI is issued.

Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming , power driven, fixed fire pump, fire main, and hoses and nozzles in accordance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section; or a portable pump, and hoses and nozzles, in accordance with paragraphs (e) through (f) of this section. (a) A fixed fire pump must be capable of: (1) Delivering water simultaneously from the two highest hydrants, or from both branches of the fitting if the highest hydrant has a Siamese fitting of at least 50 psi. The firepump discharge pressure gauge read 20 psi at the pump during the operational test. Vessel is required to make satisfactory repairs to the emergency fire pump to the satisfaction of Coast Guard marine inspector prior to movement.

Each towing vessel must have a self-priming, power-driven, fixed fire pump. Vessel's fire pump inoperable. Vessel may not operate until the fire pump is repaired and proper operation is witnessed by Coast Guard marine inspector. 46 CFR 142.325

The master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted and instructions are given to ensure that all crew members are capable of performing the duties expected of them during emergencies. This includes abandoning the vessel, recovering persons from the water, responding to on-board fires and flooding, or responding to other threats to life, property, or the environment. Master could not provide any objective evidence of performing drills related to recovering persons from the water, responding to flooding, or responding to other threats to life, property, or the environment. To clear this deficiency, submit to Sector Houston-Galveston OCMI at [email withheld] records of drills and instruction as required by 46 CFR 140.420(g). 46 CFR 140.420(a)

An additional lifejacket is required at each watchstation. Vessel's crew installed a lifejacket on the bridge during the inspection.

The subject vessel is required to have a fathometer. The fathometer was not properly functioning during the inspection, causing the computer with navigation charts to be non-functional. Repairs must be made to provide the fathometer reading without interfering with the navigation computer.