Records from 1997 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 9 September 2025.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 16 October 2025
Resolved
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”. Red light inoperable and sign needs to be closer to the light. Replace bulb and install new sign close to light. 46 CFR 143.235 (b) (3)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 20 October 2025
Resolution: Received video of general alarm light operating on backup power supply.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 October 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform test of pressure vessel relief valves twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Valve overdue for test. Provide test results or replace relief valve with new. 46 CFR 143.245 (b)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 20 October 2025
Resolution: Received receipt of purchase and photo of new installed relief valve.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 16 October 2025
Resolved
All machinery and equipment that is not in proper working order (including missing or malfunctioning guards or safety devices) must be removed; made safe through marking, tagging, or covering; or otherwise made unusable. Generator protective guard missing over moving parts. Install guard to make safe for operation. 46 CFR 140.505(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 20 October 2025
Resolution: Received video of installed guard on generator.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 16 October 2025
Resolved
All fire-detection systems, must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months. Provide official service report from certified servicing technician detailing proper operation of detection system. 46 CFR 142.240 (a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 18 October 2025
Resolution: Received satisfactory report of fire detection servicing.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 October 2025
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light. Batteries in water lights were expired, replace with new.
46 CFR 141.360 (c)(2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 18 October 2025
Resolution: Received receipt of purchase and video of new installed batteries for ring bouy lights.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 October 2025
Resolved
Marine employers must establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crew members on inspected vessels. Provide verification of current enrollment in random drug testing program. 46 CFR 16.230 (a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 October 2025
Resolved 29 October 2025
Resolution: Received confirmation of enrollment in random drug and alcohol testing program.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 16 October 2025
Resolved
The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway. Provide evidence of conduct of navigation assessment prior to getting underway. 46 CFR 140.635 (a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 October 2025
Resolved 7 November 2025
Resolution: Received evidence of MMSI installed on radio.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Wheelhouse -door -window
Issued 16 October 2025
Resolved
Decks and bulkheads designed to be watertight or weather tight must be maintained in that condition. Broken windows and gaps in wheelhouse compromise weather tight integrity. Replace windows and close gaps. 46 CFR 140.610 (f)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 October 2025
Resolved 29 October 2025
Resolution: Received photos of repairs.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 October 2025
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement procedures to identify and mitigate health and safety hazards, including electrical. Multiple wires in wheelhouse need to be capped/properly secured, worn extension cord needs to be removed. 46 CFR 140.510 (a)(7)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 October 2025
Resolved 29 October 2025
Resolution: Received photos of wiring secured.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation/maintenance
Issued 16 October 2025
No resolution recorded
When using DSC techniques, coast stations and ship stations must use maritime mobile service identities (MMSI). Second marine radio not programmed with MMSI. 47 CFR 80.103.(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 October 2025 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
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. Starboard generator fuel pressure wire disconnected.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 October 2023
Resolved 18 October 2023
Resolution: Reconnected wire.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 10 October 2023
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: Engine room missing emergency lighting.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 October 2023
Resolved 24 October 2023
Resolution: Installed lighting.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 10 October 2023
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. Marine inspector identified the first aid kit onboard was expired.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 October 2023
Resolved 18 October 2023
Resolution: Replaced first aid kit.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
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.Both Generator missing guard around
rotating machinery.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 October 2023
Resolved 24 October 2023
Resolution: Reinstalled Guards around machinery.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Examine the rudders for damage, the upper and lower bearings for wear, and the rudder stock for damage or wear. The rudder stocks and bearings leak excessively, showing evidence of potential damage. 46CFR137.330(a)(3). Prior to movement - Emergency Dry Dock required.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 August 2022
Resolution: Pulled and replaced both rudder stocks and rudders in kind. Replaced all bearings. Conducted operational test to verify. All sat.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
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. These devices must be suitable for the expected route. All watertight doors on the main deck do not close properly, or latch and create a seal due to paint covering grease fittings, and seals not properly installed. There is also wastage on the deck above engine room compromising watertight integrity. 46CFR144.320(b)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 1 August 2022
Resolution: Received documentation and witnessed proper operation rectifying the deficiency.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
The master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted and instructions are given to ensure that all crewmembers are capable of performing the duties expected of them during emergencies. 46 CFR 140.420 The Marine Inspector observed that crew member was not able to explain their role in a fire drill. Provide training to all crew members prior to movement of vessel regarding duties during emergencies.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 19 August 2022
Resolution: Conducted Fire Drills
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
The fuel shut off valve must be installed in the fuel piping directly outside of the fuel oil supply tank. The fuel valves are located directly at the main engines and not the fuel oil tanks. – 46CFR143.260(c)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 19 July 2022
Resolved 19 August 2022
Resolution: Witnessed fuel stops properly installed
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
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. There is excessive oil on the generator windings and air intakes, leading to a flammable hazard. 46CFR143.205(a)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 1 August 2022
Resolution: Received objective evidence rectifying the deficiency.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Water, pipes, tanks
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Where systems installed on vessels for wash water, as
defined in § 1250.3(n), do not comply with the
requirements of a potable water system, prescribed in
§1250.82...All faucets shall be labeled ‘‘Unfit for
drinking’’. The sinks were missing these labels. Also,
fresh water vents must have bug screens.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2022
Resolved 11 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel submitted objective evidence rectifying the deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
The frame or support of any semi-portable fire extinguisher fitted with wheels must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a steel bulkhead or deck to prevent it from rolling under heavy sea conditions. The semi-portable fire extinguisher was not secured to prevent rolling. Secure accordingly.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2022
Resolved 9 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel submitted objective evidence satisfying the requirement.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 142 - MARPOL Annex II › Vent. Procedures/equipment
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be operated in compliance with: (1) Applicable sections of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, including section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1321); (2) Applicable sections of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (33 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.); and (3) Parts 151, 155, and 156, of 33 CFR, as applicable. The MI observed the starboard side fuel vent had excessive wastage and was loose. Repair or replace in kind.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2022
Resolved 9 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel submitted objective evidence clearing the deficiency.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with § 80.59 once every five years. The MI observed there was not a FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate onboard. Provide copy of valid certificate.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2022
Resolved 11 August 2022
Resolution: Received copy of FCC Station License.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with at least two portable, battery-powered lights. One must be located in the pilothouse and the other at the access to the engine room. The MI observed both portable lights were not readily available at the pilothouse or engine room. Provide battery-powered portable lights at both locations.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2022
Resolved 9 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel purchased 2 portable powered lights satisfying the deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Unless other means are provided to ensure that a potential waste receptacle fire would be limited to the receptacle, waste receptacles must be constructed of noncombustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. The MI observed a plastic waste receptacle with openings in the galley. Please replace it with one which is constructed of noncombustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2022
Resolved 18 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel submitted objective evidence rectifying the deficiency.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Where installed, all watertight doors in watertight bulkheads must be closed during the operation of the vessel, unless they are being used for transit between compartments. The MI observed the vessel was operated without first closing all watertight doors. Provide of training regarding the watertight door requirements.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2022
Resolved 19 August 2022
Resolution: Witnessed that the crew had training
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
All crewmembers must be provided with health and safety information and training that includes: (1) Content and procedures of the owner or managing operator's health and safety plan; (2) Procedures for reporting unsafe conditions; (3) Proper selection and use of PPE appropriate to the vessel operation. The MI observed a lack of knowledge reqarding the content of the Health and Safety Plan specifically as it pertains to the reporting of unsafe conditions and the proper use of PPE, for example, no safety shoes or life vests were worn onboard. Provide proof of Health and Safety Plan training.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2022
Resolved 8 December 2022
Resolution: Vessel submitted photographs and contents of Health and safety plan.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Damage control plan
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must comply with the requirements of part 4 of this chapter for reporting marine casualties and retaining voyage records. The MI observed a lack of knowledge regarding the definition and reporting of marine casualties. Provide proof of training to review what qualifies as a marine casualty and your procedures for reporting a marine casualty.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2022
Resolved 8 December 2022
Resolution: Completed phone interview questioning familiarty with Marine Casualty procedures.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Piping for flammable or combustible liquid, seawater cooling, or firefighting systems must be fitted with
isolation valves that are clearly marked by labeling or color-coding that enables the crew to identify its function. Color-coding required by this section may be met by complying with coding standards contained in the ISO 14726:2008(E). Isolation valves are not clearly marked by labeling or color-coding.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 9 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel submitted documentation satisfying the requirement.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
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. The emergency fire pump is not permanently mounted. Permanently mount fire pump.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2022
Resolved 17 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel permanently mounted fire pump.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Lifebuoys must have the following attachments and fittings: at least one life ring with a lifeline attached to the body of the ring and both life rings fitted with a floating water light attached by a 3’ to 6’ lanyard with a corrosion-resistant clip. The life line and floating electric light were not attached correctly to the life buoy. Properly attached life line and electric light to life buoy.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2022
Resolved 19 August 2022
Resolution: Witnessed the line and light attached properly
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Portable watertight containers for pyrotechnic distress signals must be of a bright color and must be clearly marked in legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches) high with “DISTRESS SIGNALS”.
The distress signal container was not marked.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2022
Resolved 19 August 2022
Resolution: Witnessed container labeled
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Each Vessel Traffic Service User shall carry on board and maintain for ready reference a copy of the rules. A copy of the VTS Users Manual for New Orleans was not onboard the vessel, place a copy of the VTS users manual onboard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2022
Resolved 1 September 2022
Resolution: Vessel provided documentation rectifying the deficiency.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals in accordance with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) or 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. The white stern light was inoperable, bring stern light back into operation.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2022
Resolved 19 August 2022
Resolution: Witnessed white stern light operational
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
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. There was no alarm panel at the operating station to provide indication of alarm conditions. Provide alarm indicators at the operating station. All alarms and conditions are provided within the cite.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2022
Resolved 13 October 2022
Resolution: Submitted documentation correcting the deficiency.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Each vessel described in paragraph (a) of this section while transiting any waters within a Vessel Traffic Service Area, must have on board a radiotelephone capable of transmitting and receiving on the VTS designated frequency in Table 161.12(c) (VTS and VMRS Centers, Call Signs/MMSI, Designated Frequencies, and Monitoring Areas). A single VHF-FM radio capable of scanning or sequential monitoring (often referred to as “dual watch” capability) will not meet the requirements for two radios. Only one VHF was installed onboard, install second VHF radio onboard capable of transmitting and receiving on VTS channels.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 19 August 2022
Resolution: Witnessed that the second VHF radio was installed and operational during a deadship
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
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.” The flashing red general alarm light did not have signage, place signage near the general alarm light in the engine room.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 19 August 2022
Resolution: Witnessed light work during deadship
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve. Vessel did not have distribution panels labeled with amperage. Label accordingly.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 21 September 2022
Resolution: Vessel provided documentation satisfying the requirement.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
ents must be designed and constructed to minimize clogging by either the contents of the tank. MSD Air Filter needs to be replaced.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 21 September 2022
Resolution: Vessel replaced filter.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
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 bullwarks that provide strength and support equivalent to fixed rails. There are no handrails on the main deck of the vessel. Permanently install and provide photos of the completion.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 1 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel submitted objective evidence showing deficiency rectification.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: Main engine lubricating oil pressure and RPM, Main engine cooling water temperature, Auxiliary generator engine cooling temperature and hydraulic steering fluid pressure if equipped with hydraulic steering systems. There are multiple missing/broken gauges in the engine room relative to both main engines and generators. Replace/repsir missing and broken gauges ensuring accurate readings.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 21 September 2022
Resolution: Vessel replaced the guages for all machinery within engine room.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
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. Small discharge containment has cut outs in bottom. Repair prior to ops.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel submitted objective evidence rectifying the deficiency.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 psi MAWP must be equipped with an indicating pressure gauge. The current gauge is listed in BAR, not PSI, and also is not functioning properly. Replace gauge with PSI measurement ensuring that it reads at least up to 10% over MAWP for tank.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 19 August 2022
Resolution: Witnessed new gauge
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Connections and terminations must be suitable for the installed conductors and must retain the original electrical, mechanical, flame retarding and where necessary fire resisting properties of the conductor. If twist on types of connectors are used, the connections must be made within an enclosure and the insulated cap of the connector must be secured to prevent loosening due to vibration. There are multiple dead end connections, or twist type connection in the Engine Room. Properly insulate and mount j-box recepticalls around the connection points.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 1 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel submitted evidence that dead end wires have been removed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Jacketed high pressure lines and oil leakage alarm
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Nonmetallic flexible hose is acceptable if it is fabricated with an inner tube and a cover of synthetic rubber or other suitable material reinforced with wire braid. There are multiple fuel lines on both engines and generators, that are using air hoses that are not suitable nor intended for fuel purposes. Replace with lines suitable for fuel/liquid service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2022
Resolved 21 September 2022
Resolution: Vessel submitted photos showing the replacement and correct hoses.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including electrical equipment and systems must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Expansion joints on Port Engine are deteriorated. Replace.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 11 August 2022
Resolution: Received objective evidence showing replacement of expansion joint.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including electrical equipment and systems must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Caps on Lube Oil Tanks and Expansion Tanks are completely missing and their ports are deteriorated. Repair/Replace
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 1 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel submitted photographs showing the replacement of lube oil tank caps.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
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. There is a valved attached to the vessels bilge/water system at forward engine room with broken valve stem requiring the use of vicegrip to operate. Replace valve.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 19 August 2022
Resolution: Witnessed replaced valve
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 13 May 2021
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the 50% of the vessels that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60(Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and they vessel may no longer be permitted to operate.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 19 July 2022
Resolution: Conducted initial COI exam and issued temporary document.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 13 May 2021
Resolved
The operator of a vessel with a capacity of 250 or more barrels of oil, hazardous material, or liquefied gas as regulated in Table 4 of 46 CFR part 154 shall provide transfer procedures that meet the requirements of this part and part 156 of this chapter for transferring: To or from the vessel; and From tank to tank within the vessel. There were no transfer procedures onboard the vessel, develop oil transfer procedures in accordance with 33 CFR 155.750. Develop and submit transfer procedures prior to conducting bunker operations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 3 February 2023
Resolution: Vessel submitted Transfer procedures iaw 33CFR.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 May 2021
Resolved
Current carrying components must be protected from accidental contact by personnel operating or routinely servicing the device. MSD is not hard wired to vessel. Hard wire Marine Sanitation Device following electrical guidelines for junction boxes.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 21 September 2022
Resolution: Vessel affixed the electrical for the MSD
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 13 May 2021
Resolved
46CFR143.205(c)(1)Propulsion machinery, including electrical equipment and systems must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Generator runs at 180 degrees and does not appear to be receiving cooling water from the expansion tanks. Verify proper operation of cooling system including thermostat.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 August 2022
Resolved 19 August 2022
Resolution: Verified proper operation of cooling system