MISS D

A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, or required to have the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date.

There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended backflooding through bilge piping.Bilge pump was installed backwards.

Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. Electrical connections on the starboard side of the engine need to be in a electical/junction box.

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Electrical wiring is loose within the navigation lights. Tighten/repair so navigation lights does not flicker when turned on.

Each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. The owner or managing operator must ensure the following:The design of the system and its installation on the towing vessel is certified and inspected by a registered professional engineer with experience in fire-detection system design, by a technician with qualifications as a National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) level IV fire alarm engineering technician, or by an authorized classification society with equivalent experience, to comply with paragraphs (a)(1) through (6) of this section.

The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: (1) Main engine lubricating oil pressure and main engine RPM; (2) Main engine cooling water temperature; (3) Auxiliary generator engine lubricating oil pressure and auxiliary generator engine RPM; (4) Auxiliary generator engine cooling water temperature; and (5) Hydraulic steering fluid pressure, if the vessel is equipped with hydraulic steering systems. Install gauges in machinery space for each engine and generator. Granted an extension to 8/23/24.

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. Hydraulic lines are worn throughout the machinery space. Replace worn/wasted hydraulic lines.

A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, or required to have the Coast guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. The [name withheld] anniversary date is March 28. Three months after March 29th is June 26th. The vessel is overdue for it's annual inspection.

The master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted and instructions are given to ensure that all crewmembers are capable of performing the duties expected of them during emergencies. This includes abandoning the vessel, recovering persons from the water, responding to onboard fires and flooding, or responding to other threats to life, property, or the environment. The instruction required by 46CFR140.420 is required annually and must be recorded. The master has not conducted drills in the last year. Conduct drills and display a satisfactory level of competence to the Coast Guard.

No later than July 22, 2019, 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. There was no health and safety plan available during the inspection. Provide a copy of your health and safety plan to the Coast Guard.

A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage. The vessels charts were from 2007. Provide updated charts for the vessel.

Towing vessels must meet the communications requirements of 33CFR26 and 33CFR164.72. The radio on board the vessel failed to make contact with another radio. Prove that the radio works to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard.

Each towing vessel must be equipped with at least two portable, battery-powered lights. One must be located in the pilothouse and the other at the access to the engine room. The flashlight's in the pilot house and engine room were inop.

Piping and tanks exposed to the outside of the hull must be made of metal and maintained in a leak free condition. The bilge piping is made of plastic tubing.

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. The electrical junction box connected to the alarm system is hanging from a piece of wire. Properly attach the junction box to the bulkhead or remove the junction box.

Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practicable. There are bulkhead penetrations between the engine room and the pilot house where smoke and fire could pass through. Secure the bulkhead penetrations to prevent smoke and fire from passing through.

The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible onboard the vessel. The vessel had expired alcohol test strips. Replace test stripes.

During COI, MI discovered the starboard fuel shutoff valve was not closing properly due to slack in the pull cord. Make repairs to prove proper operation of the fuel shutoff valve to the satisfaction of the CG MI.

During COI, MI discovered a constant and heavy shaft seal leak on the starboard shaft. Make proper repairs to control the leak and stop the steady flow of water to the satisfaction of the CG MI.