SEAN PATRICK

The design of the system and its installation on the towing vessel is certified and inspected by a registered professional engineer with experience in fire-detection system design, by a technician with qualifications as a National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) level IV fire alarm engineering technician, or by an authorized classification society with equivalent experience, to comply with paragraphs (a)(1) through (6) of this section. Have fire control panel certified by PE or equivalent.

The following list of items must be recorded in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. Record of drills and instruction, in accordance with § 140.420. Record all training, drills, Nav Assesment, and other in the log book.

The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: (1) Main engine lubricating oil pressure and main engine RPM; (2) Main engine cooling water temperature. Provide gauges at the machinery location.

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 bulwarks that provide strength and support equivalent to fixed rails. There are no rails on the entire vessel, creating an unsafe for the crew. Within 30 days provide means to meet the above requirement.

The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. Decks and bulkheads designed to be watertight or weathertight must be maintained in that condition. Engine bay deck hatches have failed with rotted wooden trim, allowing water ingress into compartment. Make hatches weather-tight and crop and renew wasted internal framing.

The owner, managing operator, master or officer in charge of a navigational watch of a towing vessel must ensure the following. (c) Emergency procedures related to the tow have been developed and appropriate training provided to the crew for carrying out their emergency duties. Provide emergency procedures for the vessel and post in pilot house.

At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110, unless the towing vessel is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating electric water light is required. 01 lifebuoy missing required light.

Windows and other openings at the operating station must be of sufficient size and properly located to provide a clear field of vision for safe operation in any condition. Aft port window broken. Replace window.

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. Vessel missing 01 required flashlight. Operator acquired 01 flashlight at time of inspection. Ensure 02 flashlights are available both pilothouse and in proximity of engine compartment.

An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. This is not meant to restrict access to towing equipment such as winches, drums, towing gear or steering compartment equipment necessary for the operation of the vessel. Port main engine moving machinery (belt & wheel) does not have guard. Install guard.

Each towing vessel must be equipped with at least one fire axe that is readily accessible for use from the exterior of the vessel. Fire axe head is loose and unsafe to use. Repair/replace fire axe.

The results of the inspections required by 33 CFR 164.76 must be documented in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. 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 or third-party auditor 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. Provide records of required inspections and provide towing gear record including type, size and service.

Fuel systems for towing vessel main engines and generators must have a documented maintenance plan to ensure proper operation of the system. Fuel filters must be replaced in accordance with manufacturer's requirement. Vessel does not have documented maintenance plan and filters and there is no record that filters are replaced in accordance with manufacturers requirements. Create and maintain plan and replace filters appropriately.

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 by the specified phase in period of 20JULY2020. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection of within 90 days. If a inspection is not completed prior to this date (20OCT2020), the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no longer be permitted to operate. The vessel was given 90 days to comply and was not completed prior to 20 OCT2020, the action for this deficiency is now changed to a 60 (rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no longer operate. Vessel must obtain a valid COI prior to any operations.