GAVIN LEE

Except as provided by 164.01(b), each towing vessel must be equipped with the following navigational-safety equipment: Marine Radar. Vessel does not have operable operable marine radar. Vessel shall enact permanent repairs to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector. 33CFR164.72(a)(1)

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. Vessel's starboard main engine did not have operable engine display to show RPM, lubricating oil pressure, or cooling water temperature. Vessel shall enact permanent repairs to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector. 46CFR143.230(c)(1);(2)

Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practicable. Engine room forward bulkhead has an opening on the overhead where the electrical cables are running through that is fill with absorbent mat pads, a combustible material. Vessel shall remove absorbent mat pads and fill the hole with a non-combustible material that maintains the water integrity and fire boundary of the space. 46 CFR 144.405

Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. These devices must be suitable for the expected route. Watertight bulkheads on the main deck cannot close properly and light can be seen from the inside when closed. Ensure watertight doors on main deck properly close. 46 cfr 144.320 (b)

The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: main engine lubricating oil pressure and main engine RPM; main engine cooling water temperature; auxiliary generator engine lubricating oil pressure and auxiliary generator engine RPM; auxiliary generator engine cooling water temperature; and hydraulic steering fluid pressure, if the vessel is equipped with hydraulic steering systems. RPM gauges for the main engines and the generator in the engine room are missing. Also, only one set of panel gauges is on the port side of the vessel with indication for jacket water temperature, and lube oil pressure, instead of having one panel for each engine (i.e. generator, and both main engines). Hydraulic pressure gauge as you enter the space is cracked. Vessel shall install a cooling water temperature gauge, a lube oil pressure gauge, and RPM gauge for each engine operating inside the engine room space. Additionally, hydraulic pressure gauge as you enter the space shall be replace with a new one. 46 CFR 143.230 (c)

The lights prescribed in these Rules (Subpart C) shall have an intensity so as to be visible. Anchor light was not illuminating during navigational light inspection. 33 CFR 83.22

Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that is identified with a sign that reads: “Attention General Alarm—When Alarm Sounds or Flashes Go to Your Station.” General Alarm in the engine room did not have a sign. Add sign to identify general alarm as indicated. 46 CFR 143.235(b)(3)

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel. Upper tow light electrical conductors are exposed and searchlight electrical cable insulation is cracked. Insert electrical conductor inside the gland for the tow light and renew searchlight electrical cable. 46 CFR 143.205(a)

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. Steering gear rudder assembly is missing several cotter pins at the bottom of the tie rods. Install cotter pins at the end of the tie rods.

Electrical conductors passing though watertight bulkheads must be installed so that the bulkhead remains watertight. Both 2” PVC LB junction boxes used on top of the wheelhouse to run the electrical cables for navigational lights and equipment is not sealed to prevent water intrusion and open to the environment. Properly seal junction boxes. 46 CFR 143.400(h)

Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Battery boxes in engine room were not properly secured and terminal connections were loose. Tighten battery terminal connections and strap battery box to prevent from falling out of the tray during heavy weather. 46 CFR 143.400(e)

Each towing vessel must have a means to monitor and control the amount of thrust, rudder angle, and (if applicable) direction of thrust, at each operating station. Vessel's rudder angle indicator is inoperable. Vessel shall enact repairs to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Each towing vessel must have a means to monitor and control the amount of thrust, rudder angle, and (if applicable) direction of thrust, at each operating station. Vessel's rudder angle indicator is inoperable. Vessel shall enact repairs to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.