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A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Two of the vessel’s voids were found to have excessive water in space. Starboard aft void was missing a required gasket. Install gasket on starboard aft void. Ensure all void hatches can be opened so voids can be examined. Remove all water from voids. Replace or install any missing or damaged gaskets.

Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Tests and examinations must verify that the system or equipment functions as designed. If a component is found unsatisfactory, it must be repaired or replaced. Test and examination procedures must be in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Engine lube oil pressure alarms for propulsion engines differ. Enter appropriate oil pressure alarm set points meet manufacturer specifications.

Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter. Alarm setpoints should be tested Twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Test of alarm set points have not been conducted.

Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Essential navigation equipment on bridge plugged into outlets. Hardwire essential systems to prevent accidental disconnect.

Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces.

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A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit: (i) A masthead light forward; Mast head light inoperable. Repair light. Mast head light inoperable. Repair light.

The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway. The navigation assessment must incorporate the requirements of pilothouse resource management of § 140.640, assess operational risks, and anticipate and manage workload demands. At a minimum, this assessment must consider: (1) The velocity and direction of currents in the area being transited; (2) Water depth, river stage, and tidal state along the route and at mooring location; (3) Prevailing visibility and weather conditions and changes anticipated along the intended route; (4) Density (actual and anticipated) of marine traffic; (5) The operational status of pilothouse instrumentation and controls, to include alarms, communication systems, variation and deviation errors of the compass, and any known nonconformities or deficiencies; (6) Air draft relative to bridges and overhead obstructions taking tide and river stage into consideration; (7) Horizontal clearance, to include bridge transits; (8) Lock transits; (9) Navigation hazards such as logs, wrecks or other obstructions in the water; (10) Any broadcast notice to mariners, safety or security zones or special navigation areas; (11) Configuration of the vessel and tow, including handling characteristics, field of vision from the pilothouse, and activities taking place onboard; (12) The knowledge, qualifications, and limitations of crewmembers who are assigned as members on watch and the experience and familiarity of crewmembers with the towing vessels particulars and equipment; and (13) Any special conditions not covered above that impact the safety of navigation. Current navigation assessment did not cover each item required.

A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Excessive leakage found coming from the starboard propulsion shaft in the engine room.

A towing vessel's hull may not carry current as a conductor, except for an impressed-current cathodic-protection system or a battery system used to start an engine. Battery suppling power to electronics utilizes hull as a conductor. Repair circuit to ensure hull is no longer being used as a conductor.

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Battery cables supplying power to electronics have broken protective covers. Replaced cable with marine grade electrical cables.

Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. (Alarm Setpoints - twice every 5 years) The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter. No documentation of alarm setpoints was provided. Provide documentation as required.

The owner or managing operator must implement a health and safety plan. The health and safety plan must document compliance with this part and include recordkeeping procedures. Health and Safety Plan does not include procedures for reporting unsafe conditions required in 140.505. Update H&S Plan as required.

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. In areas where space limitations make deck rails impractical, such as at narrow catwalks in way of deckhouse sides, hand grabs may be substituted. Stern of vessel is not equipped with rails. Install rails as required.

Each EAP education program must include at least the following elements: display and distribution of informational material; display and distribution of a community service hot-line telephone number for crewmember assistance, and display and distribution of the employer's policy regarding drug and alcohol use in the workplace. Employer's policy is not displayed/distributed on vessel. Post as required.

Crew Training records were n ot available to CG MI at time of inspection. Provide proof of training to the attending MI

Provide repair proposal to crop out to good metal and renew to original the cracked area of the side shell in the starboard forward void in way of the starboard bow turn and side shell aft 24 inches, approximately 16 inches avove the waterline.

2nf deck aft flammable locker does not have a portable fire extinguisher in it's vicinity. Provide a 40-B:C portable fire extinguisher.