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(a) Paints, coatings, or other flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. (b)if a dedicated storage cabinet is provided it must be secured to the vessel so that it does not move and must be either:(1) A flammable liquid storage cabinet that satisfies UL 1275 (incorporated by reference, see § 136.112 of this subchapter); or(2) A flammable liquid storage cabinet that satisfies FM Approvals Standard 6050 (incorporated by reference, see § 136.112 of this subchapter); or(3) Another suitable steel container that provides an equivalent level of protection. Vessel had (3) non- approved fiber- glass containers on deck containing paint and gasoline cans, (2) propane tanks also observed in engine room not stored in an approved dedicated storage cabinet or room.

Each vessel 79 feet or more in length operating on oceans and coastwise routes that does not have an installed fixed fire-extinguishing system must have two fire fighter's outfits. Vessel's installed CO2 fire extinguishing system, as defined in 46 CFR 136.110, does not meet the CO2 storage requirements of 46 CFR 76.15-20 and cannot be counted as an installed fixed fire-extinguishing system. Vessel does not have two fire fighter's outfits. 46 CFR 142.226(a)

Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas 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. Vessel's emergency lighting was missing in internal living areas. 46 CFR 143.410

The master of each towing vessel must keep an accurate list of crewmembers and their assigned positions and responsibilities aboard the vessel. Vessel only logging changes of navigation watch and not list of crewmembers. 46 CFR 140.400

All items identified in 46 CFR 140.915(a) must be recorded in the towing vessel record, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. Vessel has completed/documented several of the items in 46 CFR 140.915, but those items are not kept in a single "book, notebook, or electronic record used to document events" as defined in 46 CFR 136.110. 46 CFR 140.915

The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway. Vessel was only completing examination/tests as per 33 CFR 164.80 and not maintaining a navigation assessment as per 46 CFR 140.615. Completion of these assessments are also not be recorded in the towing vessel record, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. 46 CFR 140.635

Relief valve on air receivers have not been inspected since 2018. Complete relief valve inspection and test

Line throwing appliance requires 04 complete units. Only 01 unit onboard. Obtain line throwing appliance IAW 46 CFR 160.040

Fixed and Semi-portable fire extinguisher inspections are out of date. Have syatem inspected to come into compliance.

Provide proof of Vessel General Permit

The following essential system alarms must be tested to show proper operation: Main Engine and Auxiliary Engine low lubricating oil pressure; Main Engine and Auxiliary Engine high cooling water temperature; low hydraulic steering fluid level. Provide proof of operation through a third party testing or through company procedures.

A towing vessel 79 feet or more in length must carry four lifebuoys, At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light. Only two life buoys were on board and only one has a electric light.