ANDREW J.

Regardless of the option chosen to obtain a COI, upon obtaining a COI each towing vessel must then undergo a drydock and internal structural examination at the following intervals: A vessel that is exposed to salt water not more than 6 months in any 12-month period since the last examination or initial certification must undergo a drydock and internal structural examination at least once every 5 years. Drydock and Internal Structural Exam found past due, with requirement by 05MAY25. Vessel shall not engage in commercial service until dry dock and internal exam completed.

Each towing vessel equipped with rudder(s) must have a means to monitor and control the position of the rudder(s) at each operating station. No rudder angle indicator installed at pilothouse. Install indicator w/in 60 days

Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments. Shore power connection on starboard side of vessel found with cable insulation found compromised near the plug. Replace cable or suspend use of damaged cable immediately.

All lifesaving equipment must be tested and maintained in accordance with the minimum requirements of § 199.190 of this chapter. Each EPIRB and each SART, other than an EPIRB or SART in an inflatable liferaft, must be tested monthly. The EPIRB must be tested using the integrated test circuit and output indicator to determine if it is operative. Instructed master/operator on requirements.

All vessel equipment must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended practice and in a manner that minimizes risk of injury or death. Replace 01 light globe in fwd storage locker area.

Each cable and wire on a towing vessel must be installed with metal supports and retention devices. Remove zip ties in way of cable and wire in engine room and replace with metal support.

Before the vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, each lifesaving appliance must be in working order and ready for immediate use. Liferaft rigged incorrectly, where weak link was bound to the vessel via metal carabiner. Crew re-rigged raft correctly. Instructed crew on requirements.

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(2) A description of the drill scenario and instruction topics;. Fire drill details were not recorded. Instructed crew that checklist with no details is not satisfactory.

Fixed fire-extinguishing systems must be inspected and tested, as required by table 142.240 of this section, in addition to the tests required by §§ 147.60 and 147.65 of subchapter N of this chapter. (a) Carbon dioxide cylinders forming part of a fixed fire extinguishing system must be maintained as follows: (1) Cylinders must be retested at least every 12 years. If a cylinder is discharged and more than 5 years have elapsed since the last test, it must be retested before recharging. Annual fire inspection report dated 31AUG23 indicates cylinders require hydrostatic testing and hoses require replacement. Perform required testing and replacement per report.

(b) To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. Operator unable to confirm generator fuel supply can be isolated with main cut off valve and pull cable. Provide evidence of fuel cut off capability or configure cut off valve to service generator.

All portable fire extinguishers, semi-portable fire-extinguishing systems, fire-detection systems, and fixed fire-extinguishing systems, including ventilation, machinery shutdowns, and fixed fire-extinguishing system pressure-operated dampers on board the vessel, must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months, as prescribed in paragraphs (a)(1) through (8) of this section, or more frequently if otherwise required by the TSMS applicable to the vessel. Full report of inspection not found on board vessel. Provide report.

Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter. Alarm setpoints: Twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Test main engine alarm setpoints (Low Lube Oil/High Jacket Water) in accordance with manufacturer instructions and in presence of Marine Inspector.

A towing vessel subject to Sub-chapter M must undergo and annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. Vessel vaild to schedule an inspection within the 90 day window.

Hydrostatic release for EPIRB found expired. Vessel can not operate more than 3 miles from shore until replaced. CITE: 46 CFR 141.380(b)

Vessel was unable to show latest chart correction for electronic charts. CITE: 46 CFR 140.705 33 CFR 164.27

Search lights were found inoperable. CITE: 46 CFR 140.725

Magnetic compass found without deviation card. CITE: 46 CFR 140.725(d) 33 CFR 164.72(a)(4)

Original Certificate of Inspection and Certificate of Documenation not oboard the vessel in unaltered state. COI was found laminated. CITE: 46 CFR 67.313

Renew line and SOLAS tape on life rings, provide new light 46 CFR 141.360(a)(2)

Mark stowage locations for life jackets 46 CFR 199.70(c)(2)

Update garbage placard 33 CFR 151.59

Keep flammable liquids stowed in approved locker. Provide 40:BC fire extinguisher. 46 CFR 142.225(a)

Provide CO2 servicing report and required warnings 46 CFR 72.15

Provide smoke alarm in crew cabin 46 CFR 142.330 (b)

Log drills with required details 46 CFR 140.420 (g)

Each crewmember that is required to hold a MMC must have the credential on board and available for examination at all times with the vessel is operating. 46 CFR 140.205 (d)

Each towing vessel must have 2 portable battery powered lights, one in the pilothouse and one at the access to the engine room. 46 CFR 143.410

Conduct drills with attendance of CG Marine Inspector. Vessel was unable to get underway during annual inspection. Vessel Master did not have his credential.

Steering gear hydraulic lines were noted to be dry rotted and have chaffing. Lines to be renewed. CITE: 46 CFR 143.205

At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel of at least 26ft must be fitted with a floating electric water light.

Original COI not posted and not located on-board at the completion of inspection. This office can provide a new original COI upon request from the company.

Each towing vessel must have a fire detection system installed to detect engine room fires IAW this section. Vessel does not have a fire detection system. All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase in period. This vessel is one of the 25% of the vessels that has not obtained a valid COI by the specified phase in period of 22JUL19. The vessel shall be made available for inspection of installation for fire detection within 90 days. If an inspection of installation is not complete prior to this date (20MAY20), the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (rectify deficiecies prior to movement) and the vessel may no longer be permitted to operate. 705c (rectify def within 90 days)

AT LEAST 2 LIFEBUOYS ON A TOWING VESSEL GREATER THAN 26' MUST BE FITTED WITH A FLOATING ELECTRIC WATERLIGHT APPROVED UNDER 161.010 OR 161.110

IF MORE THAN 1 LIFEBUOY IS CARRIED, AT LEAST 1 MUST NOT HAVE A LIFELINE ATTACHED

A TOWING VESSEL MUST CARRY A COMBINATION OF DAY AND NIGHT VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS INDICATED IN TABLE 141.370 (6 DAY AND 6 NIGHT FOR GREAT LAKES GREATER THAN 3 MILES FROM SHORE.

A TOWING VESSEL WHOSE CONSTRUCTION WAS CONTRACTED PRIOR TO 18JAN00 MAY USE AN EXISTING ENGINE ROOM MONITORING SYSTEM WITH FIRE DETECTION CAPABILITY IF THE SYSTEM IS OPERABLE AND COMPLIES WITH PARAGRAPHS (a)(2) through (7) AND USES DETECTORS LISTED BY A RECOGNIZED TESTING LAB. PROVIDE DOCUMENATION OF DETECTION SYSTEM IN USE OR SUBMIT INSTALLATION PROPOSAL.

EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST CARRY THE SURVIVAL CRAFT SPECIFIED IN TABLE 141.305 IN AN AGGREGATE CAPACITY TO ACCOMODATE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS ON BOARD. PROVIDE INFLATABLE LIFERAFT WITH SOLAS B PACK FOR GREAT LAKES ROUTE.

IMMERSION SUITS CARRIED ON TOWING VESSELS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF 199.70(c) AND (d): MUST BE MARKED IN SUCH A WAY AS TO IDENTIFY THE PERSON OR VESSEL TO WHICH IT BELONGS AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS; LIFEJACKET LIGHT AND WHISTLE.

MACHINERY SYSTEMS MUST BE MAINTAINED TO PROVIDE FOR SAFE OPERATION AND SARETY OF PERSONS ONBOARD. PROVIDE GUARD ON ALTERNATOR ON STARBOARD SIDE MAIN ENGINE.

PROVIDE REQUIRED FCC DOCUMENTATION: BRIDGE TO BRIDGE CERTIFICATE, STATION LICENSE, AND GREAT LAKES RADIO AGREEMENT 47CFR80.1001; 47CFR80.13; 47CFR80.953