WILLIAM BREWSTER

A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, or required to have the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. Vessel's anniversary date is 18AUG2024. Vessel missed 2024 annual inspection due 18NOV2024. Vessel will need a COI Renewal inspection prior to commercial operations. 46 CFR 137.200

Life buoys shall be marked with the full name of the vessel. 46 CFR 141.360(b)(4)

Two life buoys must be fitted with waterproof lights. 46 CFR 141.360(c)(2)

Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space. Emergency lighting in accommodation area was not working. Fix or replace emergency lighting in accommodation areas to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. - 46 CFR 143.410 (b)

Each life jacket and immersion suit shall have the full name of the vessel written on it. 46 CFR 141.340(f)(1) 46 CFR 141.350(b)

Vessels AIS is not transmitting correct call sign. 46 CFR 140.620(b)

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Vessel’s switchboard was not properly enclosed due to missing cover underneath. Replace missing cover in accordance with manufactures specifications. 46 CFR 143.400 (a)

Alterations or modifications made to the structure or arrangements of an existing vessel that are a major conversion, made on or after the July 20, 2017, must comply with the regulations applied to a new towing vessel of this part insofar as is reasonable and practicable. The following alterations and modifications were made with out local OCMI approval: The vessels owner modified the aft deck to install two Wintech winches for towing operations. The new towing equipment added to the vessel is not in kind. Vessel altered their watertight doors on the pilot house and Port Side main deck. Conduct a design verification of stability for towing vessels and general arrangement plan for towing vessels in accordance with Plan Review guide HI-04 and HI-18 by a registered professional engineer (P.E) licensed by one of the states of the United States or the District of Columbia or an authorized classification society.

Alcohol testing equipment is expired. 46 cfr 4.06-15

Piping and tanks exposed to the outside of the hull must be made of metal and maintained in a leak free condition. Exposed piping on the Port side had a section of a flex hose installed. Remove flex hose and repair piping with metal to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 143.270

A record of the type, size, and service of each towline, face wire, and spring line, used to make the towing vessel fast to her tow, must be available to the Coast Guard for review. The following minimum information is required in the record: The dates when examinations were performed, the identification of each item of towing gear examined, and the name(s) of the person(s) conducting the examinations. Vsl did not have servicing records for the new towing gear that was added.

Operator failed to provide evidence of crew refresher training.

Steering systems must meet ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length. Locking pins not in place in steering gear.

Alarms must: (1) Be visible and audible at each operating station. Engineering alarms not properly labeled at the operating station.

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. Emergency lighting in berthing area and engine room must be installed or replaced.

Each watertight door and watertight hatch must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high: “WATERTIGHT DOOR - KEEP CLOSED” or “WATERTIGHT HATCH - KEEP CLOSED”. Watertight doors not properly marked.

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:(3)Auxiliary generator engine low lubricating oil pressure; (4) Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temperature. No alarms on aux generators.

Any piping system that penetrates the hull below the waterline must be fitted with an accessible valve, located as close to the hull penetration as is practicable, for preventing the accidental admission of water into the vessel either through such pipes or in the event of a fracture of such pipe. The valve must be clearly marked by labeling or color coding that enables the crew to identify its function.

The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: main engine RPM. RPM gauge on port engine non-operational