JUANITA VERJEAN

The cognizant OCMI may require additional examinations of the vessel whenever he or she discovers or suspects damage or deterioration to hull plating or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness or fitness for the route or service of a vessel. These examinations may include a drydock examination, including: (1) An internal structural examination of any affected space of a vessel, including its fuel tanks; (2) A removal of the vessel from service to assess the extent of the damage and to affect permanent repairs Vessel has multiple failures in its hull plating, several of these failures have been temporarily repaired with what appears to be shingles & epoxy, some have not, possibly allowing water ingress into the hull. Additionally, vessel's bilges have accumulated at least 5" of water, while moored, over the past month. Vessel is required to be placed in drydock and attended by CG Marine Inspectors to conduct both Internal Structural and Dry-Dock Examinations. Plans for this haul-out shall be submitted to the CG within 14 days.

Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 pounds per square inch maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) must be equipped with an indicating pressure gauge (in a readily visible location) and with one or more spring-loaded relief valves. 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. MI found an installed ball valve (in closed position) between pressure vessel and relief valve, rendering the relief valve useless. Remove ball valve.

Each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. The owner or managing operator must ensure the system is installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's design manual. Fire detection panel had not been serviced annually and had Power Trouble & System Trouble indicator lights on. Conduct annual servicing of fire detection system. 46CFR142.330(a)(1)

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:(1) Main engine low lubricating oil pressure and high cooling water temperature;(3) Auxiliary generator engine low lubricating oil pressure and high cooling water temperature;(5) High bilge levels;(6) Low hydraulic steering fluid levels, if applicable; and(7) Low fuel level, if fitted with a day tank. 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;(2) Have a means to test actuation at each operating station or have a continuous self-monitoring alarm system which actuates if an alarm point fails or becomes disabled;(3) Continue until they are acknowledged. No alarms sounded at operating station. Bilge alarm was in-operable. C/E alarm panel missing silence button. Repair/replace alarm system.46CFR143.230

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard. Port side fuel tank vent missing flame screen. Install flame screen. 46CFR143.205

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. Reach rod for ballast tanks cross-over valve disconnected. Make appropriate repairs to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

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. Marine Inspectors found hydraulic leaks on both the steering pumps and steering rams on both port and stbd steering. Make appropriate repairs to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46CFR143.205

The VHF-FM radio must be installed at each operating station and connected to a functioning battery backup. The battery backup for the VHF radio was drained. Ensure VHF radio has an adequate battery backup.

Structural standards on the existing towing vessel has been called into question per 46 CFR 144.300. Marine Inspectors found several areas throughout the vessel with wastage. One spot in particular, the starboard side quarter, at the main deck and the rub rail, had a indent with wastage that may be penetrating the lazarette. Clean, grind, and make area available for further inspection by the attending marine inspector. Grind all marked areas down to good metal for further inspection and contact Sector New Orleans for further inspection.

Each lifejacket must have lifejacket light approved under 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the lifejacket. Marine inspectors found several lifejackets missing lights. Ensure all lifejackets on board have the appropriate lights placed accordingly

During previous inspection, marine inspectors (MI) found wastage and pitting in the lazarette. Repairs were made without CG oversight. Provide pictures and UT report for the subject space to the attending MI for review.

Structural standards on the existing towing vessel has been called into question per 46 CFR 144.300. Marine Inspectors found several areas throughout the vessel with wastage. Several areas around the main deck had significant pitting and several areas of the bulwark had holes and wastage. Grind all marked areas down to good metal for further inspection and contact Sector New Orleans for further inspection.

Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. Several areas of rails were found to be wasted and need to be repaired. Crop and renew to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around the funnels and other opening into such spaces. Newly installed ventilation covers were installed in way of the lazarette space. Add closing devices to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

The owner or managing operator of an existing operating under a stability document must be able to readily produce a copy of such document. Provide stability documentation to Sector New Orleans.

Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming, power-driven, fixed fire pump, a fire main, and hose and nozzles in accordance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section. Vessel missing fire nozzle on the stbd side of the vessel. Ensure all fire hydrants are equipped accordingly.

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. Duct tape was found on main exhaust system. Make appropriate repairs to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

All towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of down-flooding and progressive flooding. Several holes, including approximately 4” hole was found in the water tight bulkhead in way of a water tight door separating the engine room and lazarette/storage compartment. Ensure all water tight bulkheads are free of any openings to prevent the possibility of down flooding.

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. Vessel missing eye wash. Ensure all first aid equipment is on board and valid.

Placards apply to each a manned US Ship that is 26 feet or greater. Vessel missing updated garbage placard. Place a new garbage placard onboard the vessel.

Vessel rep unable to provide the following records: proof of visitor logs, Safety Orientation, and DAPI contract. Provide proof of all paperwork to the attending marine inspector.

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. Marine Inspectors found several breakers inside distribution panels which are loose and may require replacement. In addition, the distribution panels shall be labeled with amperage and what they service.

The hull of each documented vessel must be marked as required by part 67 of this chapter. Vessel currently does not have the name or hailing port marked accordingly. Update the vessel marking with the required information per the Certificate of Documentation.

Except as noted in paragraph (c) of this section, stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet. Proper FCC station license not available for inspection. Station license posted was from previous name/MMSI.

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. Outlet cover missing on receptacle in pilothouse, near printer.

Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. 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. Crewmember staterooms did not have emergency egress lighting.

Each towing vessel must be fitted with a communication system between the pilothouse and the engine room that: (1) Consists of either fixed or portable equipment, such as a sound-powered telephone, portable radios, or other reliable method of voice communication, with a main or reserve power supply that is independent of the towing vessel's electrical system; and (2) Provides two-way voice communication and calling between the pilothouse and either the engine room or a location immediately adjacent to an exit from the engine room. Radio communication (while on emergency power) to engine was in-operable.

Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that: has installed, in the engine room and any other area where background noise makes a general alarm hard to hear, a supplemental flashing red light that is identified with a sign that reads: “Attention General Alarm—When Alarm Sounds or Flashes Go to Your Station”. General alarm light in galley was in-operable. Repair/replace.

The master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of a vessel bound for a port or place in the United States, unless specifically exempted by § 151.2015 of this subpart, must ensure the maintenance of written or digital records that include the information required to be reported by § 151.2060 of this subpart and the sediment information in paragraph (a)(1) of this section. Vessel conducts ballast water operations; however, no reports have been submitted nor any records kept.

During testing of the vessel’s fire pump, MI’s observed adequate pressure at the hydrant. However, the gauge was only reading 26 psi. Replace gauge at the fire pump to the satisfaction of the attending USCG MI.

During testing of the vessel’s fire pump, MI’s observed the valve stem handle broken and unable to open/close the valve. Replace the valve handles to the satisfaction of the attending USCG MI.

uring the inspection of the vessel’s pressure vessels, MI’s and crew members were unable to find a gauge that supported either pressure bottles on board the vessel. Ensure a gauge is readily available for each pressure vessels (2) on board the vessel. The range of the gauge should be 1.2-2 times the setting of relief valve. The gauge should be large enough to be able to read anything above the MAWP of the bottle.

To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. MIs found hydraulic fuel shut-offs not ready for operation. Corrected on the spot

The cognizant OCMI may require review of a vessel's watertight and weathertight integrity. This review may be performed by an individual who meets the requirements of § 144.140. The review may include an examination of a plan that shows the original placement of decks and bulkheads. Vessel has two fwd voids which the crew stated are ballast tanks. However, no schematics were available for review to verify. Provide verification of ballast tank designations. Additionally, tanks are at river level, provide proof of watertight integrity.

Inspectors attend your vessel on 26FEB24, 28FEB24, and 29FEB24, during the visit on 29FEB24 Senior Marine Inspectors (MI) observed the following: 1. Leaking of both port and STBD shaft packings 2. Significant wastage found throughout the vessel to include: Stern void, rails, davit, watertight doors, Bulwarks 3. Actively leaking generators: Oily/dusty windings, Excessive coolant temperature 4. MDEs undergoing unscheduled overhaul maintenance, including the changing of six power packs between the two engines 5. Excessive accumulation of oil found in the bilge 6. Emergency fuel shutoffs inoperable Based on the observations from the attending Senior MIs, we are requiring the vessel to go to emergency drydock, to complete successful ISE, hull, tail shaft examination. In addition, complete external survey of the vessel to identify substandard items on-board the vessel and report those findings to the Sector New Orleans [name withheld] receiving survey report, vessel must undergo a full Inspection for Certification. Prior to any movement vessel must submit a transit plan/deadship tow plan for review by Sector New Orleans.

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. E/R bilge contained an accumulation of combustible and flammable materials. Remove accumulation of combustible and flammable materials from bilge to the satisfication of the attending marine inspector and provide receipt.

The cognizant OCMI may require review of a vessel’s watertight and weathertight integrity. This review may be performed by an individual who meets the requirements of 144.140. Senior MI observed significant water leaking from both port and starboard shaft packing. Vessel representative was unable to tighten any further or provide with certainty the last time shaft packing was applied. Make shafts available for inspection during credit drydock exam. 46 CFR 144.330

The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weathertight function properly. Senior MI found several wasted watertight doors and hatches throughout the vessel. To include plywood, insert to replace capstan on main deck, water door leading to the laundry room and watertight hatch to the stern void. Make appropriate repairs and conduct test to prove watertight integrity to the satisfaction of attending MI. 46 CFR 140.610(b)

An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI, or TPO, to be in compliance with this subpart provided that either: the vessel has been both in satisfactory service insofar as structural adequacy is concerned and does not cause the structure of the vessel to be questioned by either the OCMI, or TPO engaged to perform an audit or survey. Upon external inspection of the stern void, Senior MI found significant wastage on main structural members. Submit a repair plan to the to the attending MI for review. 46 CFR 144.200(b)

Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. Senior MI found significant wastage, through and through, on the rails and bullworks throughout the vessel. Submit a repair plan to the attending MI for review. 46 CFR 144.800(a)

An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI, or TPO, to be in compliance with this subpart provided that either: the vessel has been both in satisfactory service insofar as structural adequacy is concerned and does not cause the structure of the vessel to be questioned by either the OCMI, or TPO engaged to perform an audit or survey. Senior MI found excessive wastage on the main deck/pedestal connection for the johnboat davit. Submit a repair plan to the to the attending MI for review. 46 CFR 144.200(b)

Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practicable. Senior MI observed excessive oily/dusty windings on both port and STBD generators. In addition, MI observed the installation of oil deflection covers on both generators and observed potential active rear seal leaks. Identify the source of the oil, clean, and make appropriate repairs to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46 CFR 144.405

Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated as to ensure the following: (a) all bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquid insofar as practicable. Accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids found in the bilge. MIs observed approximately 8 inches of black oil in the ER bilge on 26FEB2024. 28FEB2024 Vessel proceeded to pump out approximately 1,800 gallons at shoreside facility. 29FEB2024 MIs observed approximately 4 inches of black oil remaining in the ER bilge. Provide evidence of proper disposal of remain oil in the ER bilge. 46 CFR 142.220 (a)

8. Each part of the device that is required by the manufacturer’s instructions to be serviced routinely must be readily accessible in the installed position of the device recommended by the manufacturer. Missing filter on the air intake for MSD aerator causing excessive overheating on the aerator pump. Install appropriate filter and test MSD in the presence of the attending MI. 33 CFR 159.63

No person may operate any vessel equipped with installed toilet facilities unless it is equipped with: an operable Type II device. Senior MI observed chlorine pool tablets near MSD. Provide manufacture requirement from proper chemical treatment for MSD. 33 CFR 159

All vessel equipment must be used in accordance with the manufacturers recommended practice and in a manner that minimizes risk of injury or death. This includes machinery, deck machinery, tow gear, ladders, embarkation devices, cranes, portable tools, and safety equipment. Interlock on main distribution panel was not installed correctly, allowing for both generators to operate at one time. Install functional main distribution panel interlock to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 140.505 (b)

All machinery and equipment that is not proper working order (including missing or malfunctioning guard or safety devices) must be removed; made safe through marking, tagging, or covering, or other made unusable. Starboard generator shutdown tattletale reset mechanically bypassed with mounted metal plate. Remove bypass plate and prove proper operation of generator to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46 CFR 140.505(c)

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. Exposed dead end armored wire in the forward storage space below deck. Remove or properly cap to ensure safety of all onboard. 46 CFR 143.205 (a)

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. Exposed dead end wiring throughout engine room. Remove or properly cap to ensure safety of all onboard. 46 CFR 143.205 (a)

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: Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temperature. Starboard generator jacket water temperature probe removed from generator and being artificially cooled by temporarily mounted box fan. Properly installed jacket water temperature probe sensor and prove proper operation of jacket water temperature gauge to the satisfaction of attending MI. 46 CFR 143.230 (a)(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. Port generator battery not secured properly. Proper secure the port generator battery to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46 CFR 143.205(a)

The valve must be operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed. Breakaway glass for the STBD emergency fuel shutdown was replaced with plexiglass, resulting in the inability to break with emergency access hammer. Install emergency glass as designed by manufacturer. 46 CFR 143.260 (d)

The valve must be operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed. Hydraulic oil for emergency fuel shutdowns shows signs of improper maintenance, oil was milky in color. Conduct hydraulic oil change to manufacturer specifications. 46 CFR 143.260 (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. Senior MI observed evidence of excessive exhaust leak on port side MDE. MIs unable to test MDE due to significant overhaul maintenance on both port and starboard MDEs. Make both port and starboard available for testing and inspection. 46 CFR 143.205(a)

If a dedicated storage cabinet is provided it must be secured to the vessel so that it does not move and must be either: (3) another suitable steel container that provides an equivalent level of protection. Senior MI observed that dedicated storage cabinet for flammable and combustible materials had wire mesh bottom. Provide evidence that dedicated storage cabinet for flammable and combustible materials provides an equivalent level of protection to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46 CFR 142.225 (c) (3)

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, as prescribed in paragraphs(a)(1) through (8) of this section, or more frequently if otherwise required by the TSMS applicable to the vessel. Senior MI observed portable fire extinguisher located near dedicated flammable and combustible storage cabinet had last been serviced in 2022. 46 CFR 142.240(a)

All training required in this section must be documented in owner or managing operator’s records. On 24-25th of Feb2024, Sector New Orleans received a report of an oil spill on board the vessel and that the crew was in the process of cleaning the spill. During the investigation, it was found that a crew member had hired prostitutes, and the prostitutes attended the vessel. This is in direct violation of the company’s Safety Management System for unauthorized visitors to the vessel. Provide evidence of recorded training of unauthorized visitors to the satisfaction of the MI. 46 CFR 140.515(f)

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: Be maintained to ensure proper operation. Vessel reported loss of power on both main engines. 46 CFR 143.205(c)(1)

The name of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the port and starboard bow and the stern of the vessel. The hailing port of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern of the vessel. Vessel is mis-marked as Pebble Beach. Label in accordance with COD. 46 CFR 67.123

Hatches and other openings, all towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of down-flooding and progressive flooding. During exam found a hose that was leaking river water in aft engine room compartment. Make repairs as needed to correct water leak.

Fire pumps, fixed must deliver water simultaneously from the two highest hydrants, at a 50psi flow rate. During fire drill fire pump gauge was not working and pressure was minimal. Make repairs as needed to get better flow pressure and replace gauge at pump discharge line.

Fuel shutoff requirements. To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. The fuel shut off valves in engine room were not working. Repair or replace as needed.