JIM BARTON

143.230 Alarms and monitoring. Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention. The following alarms must be provided: (5) High bilge levels; Alarms must: (1) Be visible and audible at each operating station. The alarm located at the operating station may be a summary alarm; if the alarm at the operating station is a summary alarm, the specific alarm condition must be indicated at the machinery or bilge location; Visible and audible alarm for high bilge level is not at the operating station. Install visible and audible alarm in the wheelhouse and label appropriately.

140.505 General health and safety requirements. All vessel equipment must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended practice and in a manner that minimizes risk of injury or death. This includes machinery, deck machinery, towing gear, ladders, embarkation devices, cranes, portable tools, and safety equipment. Deck grating outside of wheelhouse is corroded and damaged. Temporary deck grating has been placed atop making the area safe to transit. Make permanent repairs to deck grating as soon as operations permit.

Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that has a supplemental flashing red light. The vessel had a constant red light in the engine room next to the general alarm signage. Replace the light with a flashing light to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 143.235(b)(3)

Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve. The generator switchboard lacked proper labeling. Label the switchboard to indicate what generator is running. 46 CFR 143.400(d)

Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve. The distribution panel in the engine room was not label and did not indicate what loads it carried. Label the distribution panel to reflect what each breaker serves. 46 CFR 143.400(d)

Pressure vessel relief valves must be tested twice every 5 years with no mare than 3 years elapsing since last test. There was no record of the last test for the air start pressure vessels. Replace or test the relief valves to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR Table 143.245(b)

Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must in an enclosure. Provide proper enclosure for the deck receptacle to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED SO AS TO MINIMIZE FIRE HAZARDS AND TO ENSURE THE FOLLOWING: (A) ALL BILGES AND VOID SPACES ARE KEPT FREE FROM ACCUMULATION OF COMBUSTIBLE AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AND LIQUIDS INSOFAR AS PRACTICABLE. ENGINE ROOM BILGE CONTAINS EXCESS FUEL OIL. REMOVE ALL EXCESS FUEL OIL FROM ENGINE ROOM BILGE.

EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED SO AS TO MINIMIZE FIRE HAZARDS. STARBOARD FUEL TANK STRIPPING VALVE & FITTING IS LEAKING FUEL INTO ENGINE ROOM. REPAIR/RENEW LEAKING FUEL STRIPPING VALVE/FITTING ASSEMBLY.

THE INSPECTION WILL ENSURE THAT THE VESSEL IS IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION AND FIT FOR THE SERVICE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED; WILL INCLUDE INSPECTIONS OF THE STRUCTURE. FOUND CRACK ON PORT, AFT ENGINE ROOM BULKHEAD AGAINST PORT, AFT VOID. PUMP OUT AND CLEAN PORT, AFT VOID. ENSURE SPACES ARE CLEARED BY MARINE CHEMIST TO ALLOW MARINE INSPECTORS TO CONDUCT AN INTERNAL EXAM OF VOID PRIOR TO REPAIRS.

AN EXPOSED HAZARD SUCH AS GEARS AND ROTATING MACHINERY, MUST BE PROTECTED BY A COVER, GUARD OR RAIL. FOUND EXPOSED BELT DRIVE ON PORT AND STARBOARD GENERATORS. INSTALL GUARD OR COVER OVER BELT DRIVE ASSEMBLY.

CLOSURE DEVICES MUST BE PROVIDED FOR DECKHOUSE OR HULL PENETRATIONS, WHICH OPEN TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE VESSEL AND WHICH MAY ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE VESSEL. PORT, AFT VOID HATCH MISSING INTERIOR DOG ASSEMBLY; LOSS OF WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY TO VOID. RENEW DOG ASSEMBLY TO ALLOW PROPER OPERATION OF CLOSURE DEVICE.

EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED SO AS TO MINIMIZE FIRE HAZARDS. FOUND SEVERE CHAFFING ON STARBOARD STEERING PUMP DISCHARGE HOSE ASSEMBLY. RENEW STEERING PUMP DISCHARGE HOSE; ADD CHAFFING GEAR TO HOSE OR RE-ROUTE HOSE TO AVOID FUTURE CHAFFING.

RAILS OR EQUIVALENT PROTECTION MUST BE INSTALLED NEAR THE PERIPHERY OF ALL DECKS ACCESSIBLE TO CREW. EQUIVALENT PROTECTION MAY INCLUDE LIFELINES, WIRE ROPE, CHAINS AND BULWARKS THAT PROVIDE STRENGTH AND SUPPORT EQUIVALENT TO FIXED RAILS. VESSEL DOES NOT HAVE HAND RAILS SURROUNDING USABLE DECK SPACE. INSTALL HAND RAILS, OR EQUIVALENT, ON ALL PRACTICABLE AREAS SURROUNDING MAIN DECK.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS THAT POSE AN ELECTRICAL HAZARD MUST BE IN AN ENCLOSURE. FOUND EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ON SHIP'S HORN DEVICE ON TOP OF WHEELHOUSE, HEATER FAN INSIDE OF WHEELHOUSE AND AN EXPOSED OUTLET IN GALLEY/OFFICE AREA IN DECK BELOW WHEELHOUSE. SECURE ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS IN AN ENCLOSURE AND INSTALL PROTECTIVE COVER AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET.

A CREW ACCOMODATION SPACE AND A WORK SPACE MUST BE OF SUFFICIENT SIZE, ADEQUATE CONSTRUCTION AND WITH SUITABLE EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE ACCOMODATION OF THE CREW IN A MANNER PRACTICABLE FOR THE SIZE, FACILIES, SERVICE, ROUTE AND MODES OF OPERATION OF THE VESSEL. MAKE-SHIFT TOILET/BUCKET IN ENGINE ROOM NOT ADEQUATE ACCOMODATION FOR SANITARY FACILITIES FOR INTENDED WORKING CONDITIONS. PROVIDE A PORTABLE MARINE TOILET TO ACCOMODATE NEEDS OF THE CREW.

Vessel did not have the require number of portable fire extinguishers onboard as required by 46 CFR 25.30-20

Red flashing light in the engine room for the general alarm was missing as required by 46 cfr 27.205(a)(3)

Required drills not taking place onboard the vessel as required by 46 CFR 27.355(a)

Participation in drills does not meet requirements in 46 CFR 27.355(c)

Vessel did not have a fog bell as required by 33 USC 2033

Vessel did not have a swing meter or compass onboard as required by 33 CFR 164.72(a)(4)(i)

No portable fire extinguisher in the engine room as required by 46 CFR 25.30-20(b)(2)(i)

Vessel did not have a certification letter for the fire detection system that was installed on the vessel.