COLORADO

A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps and nautical publications for the intended voyage. The charts and publications onboard have not been corrected since 2017 and shall be updated to reflect current changes

The owner or managing operator of an existing vessel not operating under a stability document must be able to show at least one of the following: (1) The vessel's operation or a history of satisfactory service does not cause the stability of the vessel to be questioned by either the Coast Guard or a TPO engaged to perform an audit or survey. The vessel was issued an initial COI without a stability letter based on satisfactory historical record of stability but current practice brings the vessel's stability into question and places the vessel in danger. CG Marine Inspectors found that the company is using two compartments that were not designed or intended to hold cooling water for the MDE and SSDG. As the water moves within these spaces, the resulting free surface effect causes an unacceptable condition of instability. The compartments must be pumped dry and remain as such during operations.

The hose must be a lined commercial fire hose 15 meters (50 feet) in length, at least 40 millimeters (1.5 inches) in diameter, and fitted with a nozzle made of corrosion - resistant material capable of providing a solid stream and a spray pattern. The fire hose tested during the exam had numerous leaks and must be replaced.

Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel. The vessel's name is faded and shall be reprinted onto the lifebuoy by June 24, 2024.

Each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. the owner or managing operator must ensure the system is installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's design manual. The crew was unable to demonstrate satisfactory testing of the system or show record of testing. Must provide documentation that the system was reviewed and certified in accordance with 46 CFR 146.330(a)(7) and prove that proper testing is being conducted to the satisfaction of class or CG prior to movement.

Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment, as applicable to the area of operation:illuminated magnetic compass. The compass must be readable from each operating station. The magnetic compass is off course in excess of 90 degrees and must be calibrated and a compass card provided to the satisfaction of the CG no later than June 24, 2024.

Towing vessel must be equipped with the following equipment, as applicable to the area of operation: Search light, controllable from the vessel's operating station and capable of illuminating objects at a distance of at least two times the length of the tow. Vessel's search light does not illuminate and should be repaired by June 24, 2024.

The following vessels must have on board a properly installed, operational Coast Guard AIS Class A device: A towing vessel of 26 feet or more in length and more than 600 horsepower, engaged in commercial service. The vessel's AIS has been off line for 8 days and was not transmitting while towing the WILFRED SYKES, on 12NOV2023. Make repairs to the AIS and ensure proper operation to the satisfaction of the TPO/ABS.

An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. Both of the vessels generators are missing machinery guards. Install machinery guards on the generators within 7 days to the satisfaction of the TPO/ABS.