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Immersion suits or anti-exposure suits must be stowed so they are readily accessible. The stowage positions must be marked with either the words “IMMERSION SUITS” or “ANTI-EXPOSURE SUITS” as appropriate, or with the appropriate symbol from IMO Resolution A.760(18). MI observed stowage of immersion suits with no marking. 46 CFR 199.70(c)(2)

Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. MI observed open outlet under the pilothouse. 46 CFR 143.400 (g)

Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. MI observed open wires under the pilot house. 46 CFR 143.400 (g)

Station documents must be readily available to the licensed operator(s) on duty during the hours of service of the station and to authorized Commission employees upon request. MI observed expired FCC Station authorization documentation. 47 CFR 80.403

Each towing vessel operating in oceans and coastwise service must have a line throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040. MI observed expired ejectors on the 4 line throwing appliances, replaced with new projectiles; rectified on the spot. 46 CFR 141.385

A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than 6 months in any 12-month period since the last examination or initial certification must undergo a drydock and internal structural examination at least twice every 5 years, with not more than 36 months between examinations. Vessel did not complete drydock/ISE IAW regulation.

Vessels operating on a coastwise route greater than 3 miles from shore are required to have line throwing appliances IAW 46CFR141.385. Vessel's current life throwing appliances are expired. 46CFR141.370

The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Vessels EPIRB bracket was inoperative due to damaged hydrostatic release. Vessel is restricted to stay within 3nm of shore. 46 CFR 141.230

The total relieving capacity of such relief valves must prevent pressure from exceeding the MAWP, as established by the manufacturer, by more than 10 percent. STBD air reciever PRV did not provide the correct relief for tank. 46 CFR 143.300(a)

Each towing vessel must be capable of preventing all oil spills from reaching the water during transfers by:Using fixed or portable containment of sufficient capacity to contain the most likely spill. Vessels port side fuel containment was missing the drain plug. 46 CFR 140.655(b)(2)

All crewmembers must be provided with health and safety information and training. All training required in this section must be documented in owner or managing operator's records. Vessel had no record of training. 46 CFR 140.515(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. Each towing vessel operating on oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes routes must have a means to take blood pressure readings, splint broken bones, and apply large bandages for serious wounds. Vessel did not have a splint or means to take blood pressure on board. 46 CFR 140.435

Each towing vessel must be equipped with a means to detect smoke in the berthing spaces and lounges that alerts individuals in those spaces. Vessel did not have any smoke detection in berthing spaces. 46 CFR 142.330(b)

A towing vessel may not be operated without having onboard a valid COI issued by the Coast Guard. A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. JUSTIN missed annual inspection; COI is now invalid. 46 CFR 136.200; 46 CFR 137.200 705c Rectify prior to engaging in towing operations.

Inspection and testing. All portable fire extinguishers, semi-portable fire-extinguishing systems, fire-detection systems, and fixed fire-extinguishing systems, including ventilation, machinery shutdowns, and fixed fire-extinguishing system pressure-operated dampers on board the vessel, must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months. Portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers must be inspected, maintained, and tested in accordance with the inspection, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests required by Chapters 7 and 8 of NFPA 10. The Semi-portable fire extinguisher has not been serviced within the allotted time. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector or TPO, as applicable.

The Semi-portable hose reel will not reach the engineroom as installed. Change the location to ensure that the semi-portable hose will reach the engineroom.

Each towing vessel operating on oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or beyond 3 nautical miles from shore upon the Great Lakes must carry a Category 1, 406 MHz satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) that meets the requirements of 47 CFR part 80. The EPIRB Hydrostatic Release is expired. Replace the EPIRB Hydrostatic Release to the satisfaction of the attending CGMI. The vessels route is restricted to Lakes, Bays, and sounds.

Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must: Be approved under approval series 160.050 or 160.150. The retro-reflective SOLAS tape on two ring life buoys is in need of replacement. Replace to the satisfaction of the CGMI.

Towing vessels must meet the communications requirements of 33 CFR part 26 and 33 CFR 164.72, as applicable. Digital selective calling (DSC) is not connected. Connect and prove proper operation of DSC to the satisfaction of the CGMI.

Each towing vessel operating in oceans and coastwise service must have a line throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040. Provide line throwing appliance to the satisfaction of the CGMI.

Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space and must be either: (1) Automatic, battery-operated with a duration of no less than 2 hours; or (2) Non-electric, phosphorescent adhesive lighting strips that are installed along escape routes and sufficiently visible to enable egress with no power. Provide emergency lighting IAW 46 CFR 143.410 to the satisfaction of the CGMI.