MARGUERITE L. TERRAL

atches and Other Openings: (a) All towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of down-flooding and progressive flooding. (b) The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. Prior to departure, make proper repairs/adjustments to ensure port and starboard watertight doors forward of engine room are watertight. Provide objective evidence of proper repairs.

46 CFR 142.220 Fire hazards to be minimized: Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: (a) All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Provide objective evidence showing ALL fuel oil/debris has been removed from bilge in forward hold; and from ALL flame impingement bowls throughout the engine room.

Vessel reports issues with the port steering system. Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions.

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. During normal operation, the vessel experienced a reduction in steering on the port main rudder. Following arrival to designated Shipyard facility; Prior to movement, determine extent of damage to steering system and affect permanent repairs. The TPO, iTOW, is authorized to review and accept repairs and tests in accordance with CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-10. TVIB must provide Sector Lower Mississippi River with objective evidence that the Port rudder was repaired and that all tests conducted satisfactory.

Fixed fire-extinguishing systems must be inspected and tested, as required by table 142.240 of this section, in addition to any portable extinguishers used.Prior to operations vessel must replenish all depleted fire extinguishers in kind to meet carriage requirements. 46cfr142.240(a)(2)

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Due to engine room fire on port engine all repairs are to be done to the satisfaction of local marine inspector or vessel TPO. 46cfr143.205(a)