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TITAN
- Built
- 1940
- Last inspected
- 19 September 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 58 recorded · 2 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Towing Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.
Inspection record
Last inspected
19 September 2025
…with no type recorded5
Deficiencies
58 recorded · 2
without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date2
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
13 calendar years (1999–2025)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a
deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record
exists, not years in service. What Maury does
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Identity
240182
WDF4989
61060
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-61060
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)56.3 ft × 15.8 ft × 7.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 31 / net 21
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSAUGATUCK · built 1940
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portDETROIT, MI
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 9 May 2025 · expires 30 June 2026
Service, as the file records itTowing Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it31 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
21 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
21 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 1
The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.
BEAUBIEN Freight Barge · MISLE 12867 · 22 October 2020 · activity 7082981Inspection history · 22
19 September 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8237404
29 February 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7872593
24 May 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7695593
19 October 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7580232
12 August 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7284429
17 May 2021
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7199439
23 October 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7083069
22 October 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7082981
19 October 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7078261
3 April 2019
DAPI Audit · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6655101
6 October 2017
Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6285526
27 March 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · USCG Great Lakes District (dp) · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6112093
27 September 2016
Administration
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6014665
9 August 2016
Administration · DAPI Audit · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5961682
30 April 2016
Administration · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5866041
18 April 2013
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4571374
29 October 2012
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4474586
30 August 2012
Administration
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4426061
10 April 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3449905
9 March 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3437321
20 May 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 113498
20 May 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Port Huron · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1511682
Deficiency record · 58
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 29 February 2024
No resolution recorded
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. Owner did not schedule annual inspection during 6 month inspection window. The COI is now expired. A new COI inspection is required prior to commercial operations.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 19 October 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. Multiple items in first aid kit were expired. Replace all expired items.
CITE
46 CFR 140.435
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 19 October 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage. Publications and charts were last updated in March 2021. Update charts and publications.
CITE
46 CFR 140.705(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 October 2022
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light. The water light for the STBD lifebuoy battery was expired. Replace battery.
CITE
46 CFR 141.360(c)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 October 2022
Resolved
The water light must be attached by the lanyard with a corrosion-resistant clip to allow the water light to be quickly disconnected from the lifebuoy. The clip must have a strength of at least 50 pounds. Both lifebuoys had water lights were attached without a clip. Install clip to lanyard for water lights.
CITE
46 CFR 141.360(c)(3)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 October 2022
Resolved
Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light. 02 Lifejackets had dead batteries for the lights. Replace batteries.
CITE
46 CFR 141.340(g)(1)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 October 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments. Found exposed light fixture on stern and wires on exterior of vessel. Remove and/or repair fixture and wires.
CITE
46 CFR 143.400(f)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 19 October 2022
Resolved
Prior to assuming duties related to the safe operation of a towing vessel, each crewmember must receive training to ensure that they are familiar with watch standing safety. Vessel recently installed new RADAR/GPS that crew was not familiar with. Company to conduct familiarization training on new RADAR/GPS within 7 days from inspection and have a copy of the manual on board.
CITE
46 CFR 140.645(a)(6)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 19 October 2022
Resolved
Additional examinations of the vessel whenever discovery of deterioration to hull plating or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness or fitness for the route or service of a vessel. In STBD aft engine room, found two (02) areas where weld was worn and water from deck was leaking through. Clean welds and repair by 19 DEC 2022. Prior to repair, local marine inspector to attend.
**UPDATE**
Extended to 09 JAN 2023 for cleaning weld. Repairs to be completed by 31 JAN 2023.
CITE
46 CFR 137.300(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 19 October 2022
Resolved
Flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. Found gas can for portable fire pump out in the engine room. Gas can to be stored in appropriate container as described in 46 CFR 142.225(c)
CITE
46 CFR 142.225(a)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 19 October 2022
Resolved
Records of drills and instruction must be maintained in the TVR. Monthly fire drills as required by 46 CFR 140.420(d)(1) were not logged. Conducted fire drill during inspection and it was logged.
CITE
46 CFR 140.420(g)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 12 August 2021
Resolved
Each vessel that operates beyond 3nm from shore must carry a Category 1 EPIRB, stowed in a float free bracket, the name of the vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters on EPIRB and the owner must maintain valid proof of registration. Vessels name is not on EPIRB, hydrostatic release is expired and registration is not onboard the vessel. Remove EPIRB or bring into compliance.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 August 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment and cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments. Vessel had water intrusion in wheel house and found water to be traveling down the cables to the fuse panel for the running lights. Vessel to stop water intrusion and to install drip shield to protect electrical equipment.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 12 August 2021
Resolved
Each storage for a work vest must be marked “WORK VEST”. Work vests are stowed with life jackets. Advised to stow work vests separately and label the stowage area.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 12 August 2021
Resolved
Immersion suits to be maintained per the manufacturer recommendation including but not limited to monthly inspections and waxing the zipper.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 12 August 2021
Resolved
Records of drills and instruction must be maintained in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. The record must include: 1- date of the drill and instructions; 2- description of the drill scenario and instruction topics; 3- personnel involved.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 12 August 2021
Resolved
TVR to include personnel records, safety orientations, record of drills and instructions, examinations and tests, operative navigational safety equipment, navigation assessment, navigation safety training, oil residue discharges and disposals, record of inspection of towing gear, fire-detection and fixed fire-extinguishing.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Safety Management Certificate (SMC/ ISM)
Issued 12 August 2021
Resolved
The owner must implement a health and safety plan. It must document compliance with this part and include recordkeeping procedures. Owner, operator or master must ensure that all persons onboard a towing vessel comply with the health and safety plan. Health and safety plan not found onboard the vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 August 2021
Resolved
Towing vessel at least 26’ in length but less than 79’ must carry a minimum of two lifebuoys located on OPPOSITE sides of the vessel where personnel are normally present. Both lifebuoys were located at the bow and are to be relocated, one on the port side and one on the starboard side near the door to the operating station.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 12 August 2021
Resolved
Paints, coatings or other flammable or combustible
products onboard must be stored in a designated storage
room or cabinet when not in sue. Found flammable items in engine room. Items are to removed or stored in a flammable locker that is secured to the vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 12 August 2021
Resolved
Means must be provided for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces. No means provided to close off engine air intake. Vessel to provide closure.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 12 August 2021
Resolved
A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver shall exhibit three all around lights in a vertical line where they can best be seen. The highest and lowest of these lights shall be red and the middle light shall be white. Vessel is not equipped with Red White Red configuration. Vessel to be equipped as required by CFR by next annual
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar
Issued 12 August 2021
Resolved
Requirements for Marine Radar are set forth in 33 CFR 164.72 and must meet the applicable RTCM standard to include an electronic heading indicator. Heading indicator was not working. Prove proper operation, and verify accuracy of magnetic compass
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 12 August 2021
Resolved
The owner/operator must ensure that the fire detection system is installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's design manual. No manual was on board, and testing was being completed with an open flame. Verify manufacture's instructions are followed, and notify Marine Inspector for observance of annual servicing.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc
Issued 12 August 2021
Resolved
Provide proof of enrollment in a random drug testing program in accordance with 46 CFR 16.230 for all employed members prior to vessel operation.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 17 May 2021
Resolved
Provide proof of pre employment drug testing for deckhand
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 17 May 2021
Resolved
Conduct and log safety orientation and required drills (fire and man overboard)
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Safety and environment policy
Issued 17 May 2021
Resolved
Update safety and health plan to meet requirements. Gave a checklist to assist with coming into compliance.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc
Issued 30 December 2020
Resolved
Random testing requirements: Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crew members on inspected vessels who: (1)occupy a position, or perform the duties and functions of a position, required by the vessel's Certificate of Inspection.
Deckhand is not enrolled in random chemical testing as required. Deckhand to be enrolled in testing program prior to vessel movement and/or operation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the all bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. During inspection found oil accumulation in bilge under engine. Remove oil from bilge.
Cite: 46 CFR 142.220(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. Found exposed rotating machinery on forward end of engine. Add protective cover/guard.
Cite: 46 CFR 144.820
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose. Found multiple areas throughout vessel where wires were capped using twist on wire nuts. Wire connections to be secured.
Cite: 46 143.400(i)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Battery and charger were found connected via alligator clips. Remove clips connection and install new suitable connection to satisfaction of marine inspector.
Cite: 46 143.400(e)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Electrical conductors passing though watertight bulkheads must be installed so that the bulkhead remains watertight. Found extension cord running from battery charger in forward void through bulkhead into the engine room as a permanent connection. Remove extension cord and install suitable permanent connection to satisfaction of marine inspector.
Cite: 46 CFR 143.400(h)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
All portable fire extinguishers on board the vessel, must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months. Found (01) portable fire extinguisher in forward void space not inspected for its annual. Have extinguisher obtain annual inspection.
Cite: 46 CFR 142.240(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals per Table 141.370 - 3 day and 3 night. During inspection found (04) flares on board all expired in 2002. Obtain new and proper amount of distress signals.
Cite: 46 CFR 141.375(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Immersion suits must be marked in such a way as to identify the person or vessel to which it belongs. Immersion suits did not have any markings to show where/whom they belonged. Mark immersion suits.
Cite: 46 CFR 141.350(b)
46 CFR 199.70(c)(3)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Each lifebuoy must be approved under approval series 160.050 or 160.150. Retro-reflective tape on lifebuoys were coming off or did not exist. Place new retro-reflective tape on lifebuoys.
Cite: 46 CFR 141.360(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110. Water light must be attached by the lanyard with a corrosion-resistant clip to allow the water light to be quickly disconnected from the lifebuoy. The clip must have a strength of at least 50lbs. Found batteries in water lights to not meet the requirements and connection to lifebuoy was not with a clip. Install correct batteries and connect with clip.
Cite: 46 CFR 141.360(c)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Towing vessel must be equipped with an appropriate sized industrial type first aid kit - Great Lakes routes must have a means to take blood pressure readings, splint broken bones, and apply large bandages for serious wounds. Found (02) first aid kits on board expired. Obtain first aid kit.
Cite: 46 CFR 140.435
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (working space ILO)
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
The vessel must be kept in a sanitary conditions. During inspection found general unsanitary conditions and items not secured for sea. Items to be secured in safe manner and clean.
Cite: 46 CFR 140.505(e)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Found aft ladder damaged - connection of ladder and ladder run to bulkhead was broken. Repair ladder to satisfaction of marine inspector.
Cite: 46 CFR 137.330(a)(1)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Required items to be recorded in the TVR per 140.915 were not evident in logbook. Multiple entries were worn, not able to be deciphered. Operators need to log entries per the regs and provide 1 month of entries to inspectors.
Cite: 46 CFR 140.915
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
No later than July 22, 2019, the owner or managing operator must implement a health and safety plan. Vessel had printed copy of a health and safety plan from another company that did not apply to their vessel. Create and implement health and safety plan.
Cite: 46 CFR 140.500
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts for the intended voyage. Vessel had charts from 2018 and had not updated them. Obtain updated charts.
Cite: 46 CFR 140.705(b)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Operator of each self-propelled vessel 12 meters or more in length shall carry, on board and maintain for ready reference, a copy of these Rules. Vessel's copy of NAV RULES was out dated. Update NAV RULES.
Cite: 33 CFR 83.01(g)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Sidelights shall be fitted with matte black inboard screens. Light screens for port and starboard light were painted with a black gloss paint. Paint screens with matte black paint.
Cite: 46 CFR 140.720
33 CFR 84.05(a)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights IAW 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. Aft navigation light was taken a part and was not working. Repair navigation light.
Cite: 46 CFR 140.720
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with shapes IAW 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. Vessel only had (02) ball day shapes on board. Vessel needs an additional ball and diamond.
Cite: 46 CFR 140.720
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Echo sounder
Issued 19 October 2020
No resolution recorded
Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment: Fathometer except on Western Rivers. Vessel does not have fathometer installed and vessel does not operate on the Western Rivers. Vessel is required to have fathometer installed no later than the vessel's next annual inspection.
Cite: 46 CFR 140.725(a)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Other (STCW)
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Employers must maintain records of chemical tests as provided in 49 CFR 40.333 and must make these records available to Coast Guard officials upon request. Vessel operator did not have records for chemical testing that were current. Vessel operator called office and provided evidence to marine inspector prior to completion of inspection.
Cite: 46 CFR 16.260
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with at least one fire axe that is readily accessible for use. Found fire axe handle covered in duct tape concealing cracked handle. Axe was replaced prior to completion of inspection.
Cite: 46 CFR 142.227
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
A ship, except a ship of less than 26 feet in length, must have a placard of at least 5 by 8 inches, made of durable material fixed in a conspicuous place in each machinery space. Vessel did not have an oil discharge prohibited placard. Installed placard prior to completion of inspection.
Cite: 33 CFR 155.450(a)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Each person having to hold a license/MMC officer endorsement under 46 USC 8904(a) for employment or service as master or mate on board a towing vessel of 8m (26ft) or more in length, if the vessel is equipped with radar, hold an endorsement as radar observer. Vessel Captain found to be missing his radar observer certification as required by CFR. Captain to obtain radar observer endorsement.
Cite: 46 CFR 15.815(c)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel certificated under the provisions of Subch. M must be in full compliance with the terms of the COI. Vessel does not meeting the required manning per their COI as deckhand is not a U.S. citizen and master does not have all required endorsements. Meet manning required by COI.
Cite: 46 CFR 136.200
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Drills must include participation by all crew members. New crew to vessel must have drills conducted prior to movement.
Cite: 46 CFR 140.420(f)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 22 July 2019
Resolved
Vessel shall place name in Block letters on the immersion suit.
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