ROGER D

There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Both installed bilge pumps were not operational. Repair bilge pumps or place onboard an operational portable bilge pump prior to movement.

Alarms must be visible and audible at each operating station. Bilge alarm for forward hold was operational, but alarm location was not specified on alarm panels. Ensure panels properly identify active alarm location.

Machinery must be designed and maintained to provide safe operation of the towing vessel under normal and emergency conditions. Active alarm for low oil level for the starboard reduction gear would not clear after oil was added. Repair alarm.

Machinery must be designed and maintained to provide safe operation of the towing vessel under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel got a submerged log stuck in the flanking rudders, rendering them unable to operate normally. Repair steering system to the satisfaction of TPO (ABS). Vessel is authorized a one-time, transit, deadship, from LMR MM 176 to JMI Shipyard at LMR MM 127. Vessel is not authorized further movement from JMI Shipyard until the deficiency is cleared. In accordance with CVC Policy Letter 17-10, the above deficiencies may be cleared by the operating company's TPO. TPO must submit a report to the cognizant OCMI within 72 hours of clearing the deficiencies.