Inspection history · 103
31 March 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8106329
25 June 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7947331
31 May 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7970073
4 April 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7888689
23 February 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7890162
2 November 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7588368
2 September 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7302478
6 August 2021
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7256781
8 July 2020
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7001091
3 June 2020
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6967401
25 March 2020
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6931642
6 February 2020
DAPI Audit · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6904142
4 February 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6904078
16 July 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6751756
19 January 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6646722
31 August 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6528607
8 August 2018
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6512202
7 August 2018
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6504308
7 August 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6506093
20 July 2018
Initial Certification · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6514800
28 April 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6406057
9 March 2018
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6366406
15 March 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6147485
11 July 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5937333
10 February 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6049226
5 August 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5208667
4 September 2013
MARPOL · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4706683
22 March 2011
MARPOL · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3971620
1 September 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3843999
26 December 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3658173
19 March 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3438962
22 September 2008
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3337847
21 September 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3337833
16 July 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3282217
26 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3137090
10 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3022677
19 January 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2867203
22 November 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2835113
29 June 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2744418
5 May 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2408097
5 May 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2408111
11 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2252047
20 August 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2171615
22 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2044744
18 January 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1990500
7 September 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1900158
4 September 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1929136
28 August 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1890047
26 May 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1815850
18 March 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2036097
14 March 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1757271
16 December 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1726555
9 September 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1673259
4 September 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1671150
4 September 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1673117
14 July 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1653957
28 May 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1622014
14 May 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1618520
9 April 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1602791
24 March 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1604264
21 February 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1605284
26 January 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1489502
7 January 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1478233
16 August 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 10420
1 July 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 134481
22 June 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 80236
22 May 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8188
29 April 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 55423
14 September 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 118446
30 July 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 174610
26 January 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 45530
31 December 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 121355
12 October 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 123147
22 June 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 106799
2 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 112026
1 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 167749
28 February 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4331
22 February 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 167745
20 February 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 109981
13 February 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 126728
3 February 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 26928
21 July 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 161959
4 April 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 139391
30 March 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 178866
20 November 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 410314
28 June 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 113554
26 May 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 88654
10 May 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 128413
19 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 123168
27 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 73380
24 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 55442
18 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 18757
10 January 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 126749
26 December 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 143602
23 November 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 74459
4 November 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 147983
11 July 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 46306
3 March 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 126019
14 February 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 120730
6 November 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 176568
6 October 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 54967
9 July 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8996
30 November 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 163711
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 April 2024
Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. The vessel uses a portable pump to satisfy this requirement. The portable pump was found inoperable.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 April 2024
Resolved 5 April 2024
Resolution: An alternate bilge pump was provided for the vessel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 April 2024
Resolved
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 installed fuel shutoff valve for the MDE did not fully close when actuated.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 4 April 2024
Resolved 5 April 2024
Resolution: The fuel shutoff valve was repaired to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 April 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the tests in Table 143.245(b). Records of the alarm set point tests were not produced during the inspection. Conduct tests or produce records of the tests IAW 143.245(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2024
Resolved 17 April 2024
Resolution: ITOW sent objective evidence attesting deficiency was correted.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 April 2024
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. There is a junction box and exposed wiring in the deck locker that is in need of repair.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 4 April 2024
Resolved 5 April 2024
Resolution: Loose wires were removed and the junction box was covered.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - operational damage
Issued 4 April 2024
Resolved
Decks and bulkheads designed to be watertight or weathertight must be maintained in that condition. There are a thru-bulkhead penetrations in multiple spots in the engine room bulkheads, repair them to the satisfaction of the TPO.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2024
Resolved 17 April 2024
Resolution: ITOW sent objective evidence attesting deficiency was correted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 4 April 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit. There were expired items in the multiple first aid kits. Remove expired items and replace them with unexpired items.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2024
Resolved 17 April 2024
Resolution: ITOW sent objective evidence attesting deficiency was correted.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 4 April 2024
Resolved
Each remote valve control (fuel shutoff) must be marked in clearly in legible letters, at least 1 inch high, including the purpose of the valve and the way to operate it. The emergency fuel shut off valves were not labeled.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2024
Resolved 17 April 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 4 April 2024
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must be capable of delivering water simultaneously from the two highest hydrants at at least 50 PSI. Prove that the fire pumps on board operated at least 50 PSI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 4 April 2024
Resolved 4 April 2024
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 4 April 2024
Resolved
An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI to be in compliance with this subpart provided that either... (b) the vessel has been in satisfactory service and does not cause the structure of the vessel to be question by the OCMI. The raw water piping was zip-tied to other vessel piping as a means of support. Remove the zip-ties and make permanent arrangements for vessel piping.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2024
Resolved 17 April 2024
Resolution: ITOW sent objective evidence attesting deficiency was correted.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 4 April 2024
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crew members on inspected vessels. Prove that the crew members on board the STANLY T are enrolled in a random drug testing program.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2024
Resolved 17 April 2024
Resolution: ITOW sent objective evidence attesting deficiency was correted.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 4 April 2024
Resolved
The employer shall provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all crew members. (a) each EAP education program must include at least the following elements: display and distribution of informational materiel. The EAP information was not displayed on the vessel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2024
Resolved 17 April 2024
Resolution: ITOW sent objective evidence attesting deficiency was correted.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 6 August 2021
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to this subchpater and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date.
Vessel was required to be conducted by 22JUL2021. Attended vessel on 06AUG2021 but vessel crew and vessel was not ready for an inspection. Vessel is restricted from movement until a successful annual is complete.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 12 November 2021
Resolution: Vessel sucessfully completed Annual COI Inspection.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 8 July 2020
Resolved
No list of crewmembers and positions provided.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 July 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: crewmember list provided
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 8 July 2020
Resolved
Vessel PIC list onboard inaccurate and does not designate PICs for current crew or position.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 31 July 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: PIC list provided
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Voyage or passage plan
Issued 8 July 2020
Resolved
No navigation assessment conducted or recorded in towing vessel record. Pre voyage checklists not completed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 31 July 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: nav assessment provided
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 July 2020
Resolved
No recordkeeping for towing gear inspections conducted by crew maintained on the vessel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 31 July 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: record for towing gear provided
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 8 July 2020
Resolved
Prior to getting underway, the master of the vessel must examine and test the steering gear, signaling whistle, propulsion control, towing gear, navigation lights, navigation equipment, and communications systems of the vessel. The results must be recorded in the towing vessel record. No examination or record of exam conducted by master prior to getting underway. Crew unfamiliar with the owner/operator record keeping system.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 31 July 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: record of tests provided
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 July 2020
Resolved
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. No orientation was provided.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 August 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: safety orientation records provided
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 July 2020
Resolved
No safety orientation provided to crewmemebrs or recorded.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 August 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: safety orientation records provided
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 July 2020
Resolved
Master and crew unfamiliar with owner/operator prescription of drill frequency and type and how to record drills in TVR.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 August 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: drill records provided
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 July 2020
Resolved
All crewmembers must be provided with health and safety information and training. No record of training provided to crew. Current crew fully unaware of owner/operators Health and Safety Plan
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 31 July 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: health and safety training provided
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 July 2020
Resolved
Vessel maintains no records of any tests of essential systems as required in the table.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 August 2020
Resolved 9 July 2020
Resolution: records provided by operator
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 July 2020
Resolved
The vessel's credentialed crewmembers must complete a pre-employment DOT drug test with a verified negative result before being assigned to positions with safety sensitive functions.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 31 July 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: record of drug tests provided
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 July 2020
Resolved
Vessel must be supplied with sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 24 July 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: alcohol test strips provided
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Ship's occupational safety and health policies and programmes
Issued 8 July 2020
Resolved
All crewmembers must be provided with training on employer's Employee Assistance Program. No evidence of EAP training provided.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 31 July 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: EAP training provided
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 8 July 2020
Resolved
No check valve installed in bilge suction.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 August 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: Check valve installed
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 July 2020
Resolved
Fuel systems for towing vessel main engines and generators must have a documented maintenance plan. No plan provided.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 31 July 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: fuel maintenance plan provided
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil filtering equipment
Issued 8 July 2020
Resolved
An oily water separator was installed without verification of compliance and without fixed piping or permanent electrical connections. Permanently install approved OWS and submit simple drawings/plans for approval for said OWS or remove installation from vessel.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 31 July 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: OWS removed from vsl
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear alarm
Issued 8 July 2020
Resolved
No alarm system installed on vessel steering assembly.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 31 July 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: steering gear alarm provided
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 July 2020
Resolved
Both of the vessels generators had small fuel leaks at the time of inspection. Repair fuel leaks on both generators.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 31 July 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: fuel leaks repaired and witnessed by MI
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 8 July 2020
Resolved
Vessel does not have means to close all ventilation.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 31 July 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: vent covers installed
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 July 2020
Resolved
Vessel has many fuel, fire, and cooling water valves that are not color coded or labeled.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 31 July 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: valves color coded and labeled
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 June 2020
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Starboard propulsion plant is inoperable due to a failed clutch. Vessel authorized one way transit to Houma, LA light boat for repairs. All repairs and propulsion testing must be completed to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector prior to conducting any further movement or towing operations.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 3 June 2020
Resolved 12 November 2021
Resolution: Repairs were made to vessel in 2020.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - operational damage
Issued 3 June 2020
Resolved
Vessel sustained damage to the pilothouse structure, railings, and radar due to an allison with a bridge. Make repairs to the satisfaction of attending USCG Marine Inspector prior to conducting any further towing operations.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 3 June 2020
Resolved 12 November 2021
Resolution: During Annual exam verified that repairs were made to the pilothouse structure, railings, and radar. Both radars are fully functional.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 3 April 2020
Resolved
Main engines PRM gauge must be equipped at the machinery location. Observed port and starboard M/E did not have RPM gauges within E/R. Install as per manufacturer's recommendations to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector. 46CFR143.230(c)(1) 50 c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: Gauges installed and sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 3 April 2020
Resolved
Auxiliary generator engine cooling water temperature gauge must be equipped at the machinery location. Observed starboard gauge inoperable. Repair/replace as per manufacturer's recommendations to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector. 46CFR143.230(c)(4) 50 c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: Gauges installed and sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 25 March 2020
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Identified excessive amounts of oil throughout the entire engine room bilge, up to 12 inches, posing an imminent fire hazard to the crew & environment. Remove excess oily-water from engine room bilges and clean. Must be fixed prior to movement. 46CFR142.220(a) 30 c
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 3 April 2020
Resolution: Observed all bilges free of oil. Vsl utilized approved mobile facility.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 25 March 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be capable of preventing all oil spills from reaching the water. We found up to 12 inches of oil in the large engine room bilge and two automatic submersible pumps placed in the shaft seal stuffing boxes; stbd side was observed to have an additional sandpiper pump with a hose leading from the stbd side aft engine room bilge to the starboard stuffing box where the automatic overboard pump is; sheen observed and video recorded when the starboard submersible pump discharge overboard. Remove this sandpiper pump connection to the starboard side shaft stuffing box. 46CFR140.655 30 c
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 3 April 2020
Resolution: Sandpiper and submersible pumps removed and overboard capped.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 25 March 2020
Resolved
A B–II portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet. The fire locker located on top of the second deck, external, did not have a fire extinguisher located near it, provide one. Must be fixed prior to movement. 46CFR142.225(d) 30 c
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 3 April 2020
Resolution: Extinguisher placed in proper bracket attached to cabinet.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 25 March 2020
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weathertight function properly. Both the port and starboard shaft packings were excessively leaking water at a steady rate while the engines and shafts were stationary not under power, causing the crew to place automatic submersible pumps placed in the stuffing boxes. Tighten the shaft packing properly as designed. 46CFR140.610(b) 30 c
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 3 April 2020
Resolution: Shaft packings tightened and no longer leaking excessively.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 25 March 2020
Resolved
To stop the flow of fuel in line in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shut-off valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. One of three remote fuel shut off valves were inoperable, bends handle instead of closing valve. Correct angle the valve handle gets pulled. Must be fixed prior to movement. 46CFR143.260(a) 30 c
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 3 April 2020
Resolution: All 3 fuel shut-off valves observed to close properly.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 25 March 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with a means to detect smoke in the berthing spaces. Vessel had several inoperable individual smoke detectors in berthing spaces. Verify all smoke detectors in berthing and repair as necessary; crew not authorized to use any berthing spaces without properly working detectors. Must be fixed prior to movement. 46CFR142.330(b) 30 c
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 3 April 2020
Resolution: Operable smoke detectors placed in berthing.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 25 March 2020
Resolved
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: Automatic, battery-operated with a duration of no less than 2 hours; or Non-electric, phosphorescent adhesive lighting strips that are installed along escape routes and sufficiently visible to enable egress with no power. E-lighting not operable anywhere in the large engine room, install in proper locations and test under emergency power. Must be fixed prior to movement. 46CFR143.410 30 c
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 3 April 2020
Resolution: Emergency lighting is adequate throughout vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 25 March 2020
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or master of a towing vessel must ensure that the vessel’s lifesaving and fire suppression and detection equipment complies with 46 CFR 142 and is in good working order. The fire pump failed to start remotely several times, and the sea chest valve was found to be closed, in the event of a fire and if unable to enter the engine room, the pump would be useless. Furthermore, the two fire stations on the main deck have hoses that are extremely long, so when pulled out, there are excessive amounts of bends/kinks that render minimal water pressure at the hose nozzle to fight a fire. Replace both hoses with shorter/more appropriate sized hoses. Must be fixed prior to movement. 46CFR140.650 30 c
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 3 April 2020
Resolution: Fire pump tested sat 2x and vessel replaced port/stbd hoses of adequate length.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 25 March 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that is capable of notifying persons in any accommodation, work space, and the engine room. Vessel's general alarm is completely inoperable, identify the root cause and correct. Must be fixed prior to movement. 46CFR143.235 30 c
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: Technician installed new general alarm on second deck aft along with repairing wiring. Alarm tested sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 25 March 2020
Resolved
A person may not employ or engage an individual in a position required to hold an MMC unless that individual maintains a current medical certificate. The initial Master of the vessel we met on board had an expired medical certificate of July 2019, and did not make any references to having a valid one. Ensure a properly licensed master operates the vessel with current medical certificates, prior to movement. 46CFR15.401(c) 30 c
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: Onboard Captain has proper credentials.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 25 March 2020
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement procedures to identify and mitigate health and safety hazards. These procedures were not followed, otherwise our inspection team would not have found all these substandard and unsafe conditions on board. 1) Train all crew members on examples of unsafe conditions and how to identify them. 2) Make available the procedures referencing how management handles identified/reported unsafe conditions. Must be done prior to movement. 46CFR140.510(a) 30 c
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: Crew familiar with newly posted procedures for unsafe conditions.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 25 March 2020
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage. The initial master and crew reported that the electronic charting system (rose point) has been inoperable for the past 3 days, and we were unable to find any adequate and up-to-date charts. Provide adequate and up-to-date charts, prior to movement. 46CFR140.705 30 c
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 3 April 2020
Resolution: Charts onboard and up-to-date.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 25 March 2020
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or master must ensure that all persons on board a towing vessel comply with the health and safety plan. During the several hour USCG inspection, observed several crewmembers not use proper hearing/noise protection equipment when repeatedly entering the engine room. Train crew on proper noise protection requirements and ensure they have the proper hearing equipment on board, prior to movement. 46CFR140.505(d) 60 c
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: H&S Plan updated to reflect PPE policy and members aware of new policies.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 25 March 2020
Resolved
No later than July 22, 2019, the owner or managing operator must implement a health and safety plan meeting all of 46 CFR 140.500 – 140.515. Was not able to locate several portions of this plan, make the entire plan available for review. Must be done prior to movement. 46CFR140.500 60 c
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: Vessel implemented new H&S Plan onboard and conducted training with crew assigned onboard at time of inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 25 March 2020
Resolved
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. The vessel had 2 first aid kits that were outdated/missing required contents, provide at least one meeting these requirements. Must be done prior to movement. 46CFR140.435 60 c
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 3 April 2020
Resolution: adequate first aid kits onboard (wheelhouse&E/R)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 25 March 2020
Resolved
The officer in charge of a navigational watch must keep the navigation assessment up-to-date to reflect changes in conditions and circumstances. A navigation assessment entry must be recorded in the TVR, official log, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. The entry must include the date and time of the assessment, the name of the individual making the assessment, and the starting and ending points of the voyage or trip that the assessment covers. The initial master was not aware of navigation assessments, nor provided any recent navigation assessment records for our review. Must be done prior to movement. 46CFR140.635 60 c
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: O/O created new document to capture navigation assessments and trained current crew onboard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 25 March 2020
Resolved
Prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular towing vessel, each crewmember must receive a safety orientation. Safety orientations and other crew training must be documented in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. Most crewmembers on board are relatively new, and provided statements indicating this safety orientation was not done for this vessel. Conduct these safety orientations for current crew and all other replacement crew, with proper log entries. Must be done prior to movement. 46CFR140.410 60 c
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: Implemented new training procedures and trained new crew.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc
Issued 25 March 2020
Resolved
As per the issued COI for route and service, the vessel is authorized a two watch system. Marine Inspector observed one of two licensed masters to hold an expired medical card (July 2019) and did not qualify for MSIB 08-20 Change-1 extension. Vessel shall not exceed a single watch system: when vessel is away from a shore side dock for not more than twelve (12) hours in any twenty-four (24) hour period, the vessel's crew may be reduced to the following: One (1) Master, One (1) Deckhand. 46 CFR 15.705 c (Prior to implementation of 24-hr watch)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 14 April 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided documentation of two licensed masters. Vessel authorized to return to two watch system.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 February 2020
Resolved
Marine employers must institute and maintain a chemical testing program in accordance with 46 CFR 16. Operating company must complete Drug and Alcohol Program self-audit and provide documentation to MSU Baton Rouge OCMI within 30 days to prove compliance with 46 CFR 16.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 March 2020
Resolved 12 November 2021
Resolution: During Annual inspction was provided with proof of current enrollment in DAPI program.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 February 2020
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Starboard propulsion plant is inoperable due to line wrapped around shaft. When shaft becomes unfouled, evaluation must be conducted to assess if repairs are needed. All repairs and propulsion testing must be completed to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector prior to conducting any further movement or towing operations.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 9 February 2020
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that has an installed supplemental flashing red light that is identified with a sign. Existing light is not visible though out ENG room. Add additional lights to ensure crew has visual indication throughout E/R.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 May 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Additional light added.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained to ensure all bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible/ flammable materials and liquids found excessive accumulation of oil in E/R bilges. Remove excessive oil accumulation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 22 April 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Oil has been removed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Machinery/ electrical systems must be maintained to provide for safe operation. Found that port SSDG windings Coated w/ dusted oil. Clean accumulation rear main seal and windings.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 May 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Generator windings have been cleaned.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
All Hand portable fire extinguishers must be tested IAW. procedures required by NFPA 10. Found 05 B-II portable extinguishers were not fitted w/ gauges. Repair/replace by a certified tech.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 May 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Vessel provided tech report stating gauges are not required by manufacturer. Testing procedures have been updated.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for Hull penetrations and must be suitable for the expected route. Found flush mounted main deck hatch (aft tact centerline) was not watertight. Repair/replace affected hatch.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Seal was replaced and tested.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire/ shock hazards. Found multiple distribution panels had covers with openings to circuits. Found multiple junction boxes in areas where flammable vapors could accumulate had improper connections. Found multiple light fixtures were missing covers bulbs and or had accumulation or debris. Repair affected fixtures to minimize hazards.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 May 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Distibution panel covers closed. Junction box covers replaced, lighting repaired.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Each exhaust pipe from internal combustion engine within reach or personnel must be insulated to prevent burns. Lagging on port SSDG was missing sections. Replace missing lagging.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 May 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Lagging replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures. Found multiple cable runs supported by zip ties. Replace with cable hangers suitable for intended use.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 May 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Metal hangers installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew found chain railings had broken attachments to the deck which rendered them ineffective. Repair chain attachments to ensure crew is protected.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 May 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Chain/deck attachments replaced and welded.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Ship specific plans for the recovery of persons from the water
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
The operator must establish procedures to address fall overboard prevention and recovery of persons from water. Found no evidence on board of fall overboard prevention procedures. Provide procedures.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 May 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Procedures provided.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid into the machinery space found excessive lube oil leak on bottom or down he STBD SSDG. Repair leak to STBD SSDG.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 May 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Leak repaired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Found port and stbd shaft seals were leaking excessively. Repair seals to ensure proper operation.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 May 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Seals replaced.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Retention of oil on board
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
A US non oceangoing ship may retain all oily mixtures in the ships bilges if equipped to discharge them to a reception facility. Found bilge under shaft seal was being pumped overboard via a portable electric pump retain all oily mixtures on board and in sure they are discharged to a reception facility. Pumps were removed from vessel.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 22 April 2019
Resolved 22 April 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
The fuel shutoff valve must be installed in the fuel piping directly outside the fuel supply tank. Found one valve missing remote shutoff. Provide remote shutoff.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Remote shutoff valves instaled.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Shipboard working arrangements
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Prior to assuming duties related to safe operation of towing Vsl each crew must receive training and must be recorded in the logbook or TVR. Vessel does not have evidence of any training provide navigation safety training.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 May 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Training logbook provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Each lifesaving appliance must be inspected monthly using the checklist for carrying out inspections and must be recorded in logbook. Found no evidence of required inspections. Ensure all future inspections are recorded.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Checklist and log provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Each lifejacket must be marked in black block capital letters with the name of the vessel. Found multiple lifejackets improperly marked. Ensure all life jackets are properly marked.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 May 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Lifejackets marked.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ropes and wires
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
The condition of each wire used for making up a tow must be appropriate. Found excessively damaged face wires on port and STBD winches. Repair wires.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 May 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Tow wires replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Each life buoy must be capable of being rapidly cast loose and marked in block capital letters with name of vessel. The lanyard of a floating waterlight must be dark in color if synthetic or type of certified to be resistant to UV Light. Found grablines and waterlight lanyard were wasted and markings were unacceptably faded. Repair / replace to proper condition.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 May 2019
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Lines replaced and markings renewed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with means to detect smoke in the berthing space. Found missing / inoperable detectors. Crew replaced batteries on inoperable detectors and ensured each space was fitted with a working smoke detector.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 22 April 2019
Resolved 22 April 2019
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 August 2018
Resolved
Machinery must be maintained to provide safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Both port and starboard shaft seals were leaking excessively, causing potential flooding condition in the engine room. Repair shaft seals to leak-free condition.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Shaft seals replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 August 2018
Resolved
Electrical systems must minimize fire and shock hazards. USCG personnel and vessel's crew witnessed loud electrical pop and flash in wheelhouse when generator was placed online. Find source of electrical fault, repair fault, and provide marine surveyor report or marine electrician's report of findings and repairs.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Generator was removed and repaired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 August 2018
Resolved
Electrical systems must function properly. Starting batteries failed to charge, causing starting failure of generator during emergency. Prove proper operation of generator starting batteries and charging system.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Batteries replaced. Charging system is in proper working condition.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 August 2018
Resolved
Electrical systems must minimize fire and shock hazards. Loose/disconnected wires were discovered in vicinity of battery charger, outboard of starboard generator, and in vicinity of potable water service pump. Ensure all bare wires are within an enclosure or suitably protected.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 June 2019
Resolution: Wires secured and/or replaced.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Condition
Issued 22 September 2008
Resolved
Vessel is missing 3 B-II fire extinguishers in the engine room.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 24 September 2008
Resolved 23 September 2008
Resolution: On 23 Sep 08 rcvd a letter from the company stating that all deficiences have been corrected.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Oil Discharge Placard
Issued 22 September 2008
Resolved
The vessel is missing the oil discharge placards in the engine room.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 24 September 2008
Resolved 23 September 2008
Resolution: On 23 Sep 08 rcvd a letter from the company stating that all deficiences have been corrected.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Flame Screens
Issued 22 September 2008
Resolved
The vent pipes on the starboard side are missing flame screens
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 24 September 2008
Resolved 23 September 2008
Resolution: On 23 Sep 08 rcvd a letter from the company stating that all deficiences have been corrected. The vent pipes went into a void and was painted the wrong color.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 22 September 2008
Resolved
Vessel is missing the markings for the remote fuel shut off valves
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 24 September 2008
Resolved 23 September 2008
Resolution: On 23 Sep 08 rcvd a letter from the company stating that all deficiences have been corrected.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 22 September 2008
Resolved
The vessel's crew was unable to safely operate the remote fuel shut off valves.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 September 2008
Resolution: On 23 Sep 08 rcvd a letter from the company stating that all deficiences have been corrected. Valves have been cleaned and lubricated and an improved valve knob has been installed and cabinet has been trimmed.
Fire Fighting
Issued 20 November 1997
Resolved
NEED ONE TYPE B-2 EXTINGUISHER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 November 1997
Resolved 24 November 1997
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 20 November 1997
Resolved
NEED TO REMOVE PAINT FROM MSD PLACARD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 November 1997
Resolved 24 November 1997
Engineering
Issued 20 November 1997
Resolved
NEED TO REPLACE FUEL TANK VENT SCREENS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 November 1997
Resolved 24 November 1997
Electrical
Issued 20 November 1997
Resolved
GUARDS NEED TO BE PLACED AROUND THE PULLEYS ON BOTH PORT AND STARBOARD GENERATORS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 November 1997
Resolved 24 November 1997