VULCAN

The TSMS, through policies, procedures, and documentation, must: (a) Demonstrate management responsibility. The management must demonstrate that they implemented the policies and procedures as contained in the TSMS and the entire organization is adhering to their safety management program. (b) Document management procedures. A TSMS must describe and document the owner or managing operator's organizational structure, responsibilities, procedures, and resources which ensure quality monitoring. (c) Ensure document and data control. There must be clear identification of what types of documents and data are to be controlled, and who is responsible for controlling activities, including approval, issue, distribution, modification, removal of obsolete materials, and other related administrative functions. (d) Provide a process and criteria for selection of third parties. Procedures for selection of TPOs must exist that include how third parties are evaluated, including selection criteria.(d) Provide a process and criteria for selection of third parties. Procedures for selection of TPOs must exist that include how third parties are evaluated, including selection criteria. (e) Establish a system of recordkeeping. Records must be maintained to demonstrate effective implementation of the TSMS. This must include audit records, non-conformity reports and corrective actions, auditor qualifications, auditor training, and other records as considered necessary. (f) Identify and meet training needs. The owner or operator must establish and maintain documented procedures for identifying training needs and providing training. (g) Ensure adequate resources. Identify adequate resources and procedures necessary to comply with the TSMS. Vessel master, crew, and management found to be unfamiliar/not in compliance with Towing Safety Management System (TSMS). Vessel is required to undergo External survey and audit demonstrating understanding and compliance with vessel TSMS to the satisfaction of the TPO. Vessel shall capture the following deficiencies IAW it's TSMS and to the satisfaction of the TPO.

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Steering ram mount cracked. Repair steering system to original condition.

The two required means of escape must be widely separated and, if possible, at opposite ends or sides of the space. Means may include normal and emergency exits, passageways, stairways, ladders, deck scuttles, doors, and windows. Emergency escape from machinery space blocked with line and firefighting equipment. Remove all gear in way of emergency escape.

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Open backed switchboard in engine room has conductive material stored in space. Remove material and train crew on the dangers of storing conductive material in restricted area.

All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space. All racor fuel filters leaking at drain plug and fuel is being accumulated in buckets. Repair all fuel leaks and properly dispose of leaked fuel.

All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Machinery space bilges have inches of grease and oil accumulation. Clean bilges of all combustible/flammable material.

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Open backed switchboard in engine room has all electrical connections and equipment are covered with soot/debris. Clean all electrical to prevent fire.

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Exhaust leak found on port generator. Repair leak as required.

Flammable and combustible products must not be stored in machinery spaces, unless they are stored in a suitable container that meets the requirements of § 142.225 of this subchapter. Aerosol cans containing flammable liquids stored in machinery spaces. Store all flammable/combustible products in approved containers.

The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector or TPO, as applicable. If any of the equipment or records have not been properly maintained, a qualified servicing facility must perform the required inspections, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests. Inspectors found multipool tags missing inspections on portable fire extinguishers. Also, crew was questioned on how monthly portable fire extinguishers are inspected and crew flaile to know where inspection procedures were located or how to properly inspect extinguishers. Have all portable fire extinguishers inspected by a qualified service facility and train crew on proper monthly inspection procedures.

Portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers must be inspected, maintained, and tested in accordance with the inspection, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests required by Chapters 7 and 8 of NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated member of the crew. Crew missed monthly inspections on fire extinguishers. Complete monthly inspections on all portable fire extinguishers as required.

Pressure vessels must be externally examined annually. Relief valves must be tested in accordance with § 143.245 (Twice in 5 years not to exceed 3 years.) All pressure relief valves have exceeded 3 years from last test. Test or replace with new all pressure relief valves and document as required.

The master or officer in charge of a navigational watch must ensure all hatches and openings of the hull and deck are kept tightly closed. Multiple water tight hatches found open on deck. Properly close all watertight hatches.

Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Starboard generator battery cables loose. Tighten cables as required.

Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Main diesel engine battery connections loose. Tighten battery cables

Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 °C (428 °F), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers, must be insulated. Port main engine turbo charger missing insulation. Install insulation as required.

Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Permanent extension cord found installed for permanent deck lighting. Permanently connect deck lighting into electrical system.

The owner or managing operator must implement procedures to identify and mitigate health and safety hazards, including Slips, trips and falls. Deck plating in engine room bent and not properly secured posing a tripping hazard. Repair all engine room tripping hazards

Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces. Lever for securing engine room air dampener is broken. Repair as required.

Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Mast head light found to be wired to an extension word and then plug into an outlet. Permanently connect navigation lights to electrical system.

The TSMS, through policies, procedures, and documentation, must: (a) Demonstrate management responsibility. The management must demonstrate that they implemented the policies and procedures as contained in the TSMS and the entire organization is adhering to their safety management program. (b) Document management procedures. A TSMS must describe and document the owner or managing operator's organizational structure, responsibilities, procedures, and resources which ensure quality monitoring. (c) Ensure document and data control. There must be clear identification of what types of documents and data are to be controlled, and who is responsible for controlling activities, including approval, issue, distribution, modification, removal of obsolete materials, and other related administrative functions. (d) Provide a process and criteria for selection of third parties. Procedures for selection of TPOs must exist that include how third parties are evaluated, including selection criteria. (e) Establish a system of recordkeeping. Records must be maintained to demonstrate effective implementation of the TSMS. This must include audit records, non-conformity reports and corrective actions, auditor qualifications, auditor training, and other records as considered necessary. (f) Identify and meet training needs. The owner or operator must establish and maintain documented procedures for identifying training needs and providing training. (g) Ensure adequate resources. Identify adequate resources and procedures necessary to comply with the TSMS. Vessel master, crew, and management found to be unfamiliar/not in compliance with Towing Safety Management System (TSMS). Vessel is required to undergo External survey and audit demonstrating understanding and compliance with vessel TSMS to the satisfaction of the TPO.

The TSMS, through policies, procedures, and documentation, must: (a) Demonstrate management responsibility. The management must demonstrate that they implemented the policies and procedures as contained in the TSMS and the entire organization is adhering to their safety management program. (b) Document management procedures. A TSMS must describe and document the owner or managing operator's organizational structure, responsibilities, procedures, and resources which ensure quality monitoring. (c) Ensure document and data control. There must be clear identification of what types of documents and data are to be controlled, and who is responsible for controlling activities, including approval, issue, distribution, modification, removal of obsolete materials, and other related administrative functions. (d) Provide a process and criteria for selection of third parties. Procedures for selection of TPOs must exist that include how third parties are evaluated, including selection criteria.(d) Provide a process and criteria for selection of third parties. Procedures for selection of TPOs must exist that include how third parties are evaluated, including selection criteria. (e) Establish a system of recordkeeping. Records must be maintained to demonstrate effective implementation of the TSMS. This must include audit records, non-conformity reports and corrective actions, auditor qualifications, auditor training, and other records as considered necessary. (f) Identify and meet training needs. The owner or operator must establish and maintain documented procedures for identifying training needs and providing training. (g) Ensure adequate resources. Identify adequate resources and procedures necessary to comply with the TSMS. Vessel master, crew, and management found to be unfamiliar/not in compliance with Towing Safety Management System (TSMS). Vessel is required to undergo External survey and audit demonstrating understanding and compliance with vessel TSMS to the satisfaction of the TPO.

The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. Aft port fuel tank deck hatch cover and lower tank suction valve do not seal allowing fuel to discharge when pressed up. Multiple watertight deck hatches found loose.

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No person may connect or disconnect a hose, top off a tank, or engage in any other critical procedures during the transfer operation unless the person in charge, required by § 156.120(s), supervises that procedure. Vessel TSMS fuel transfer procedures not in alignment with regulatory requirements.

Towing vessels more than 65 feet in length must use navigation lights that meet UL 1104 (incorporated by reference, see § 136.112 of this subchapter) or other standards accepted by the Coast Guard. Bottom Stern tow-light extinguished. Non-UL 1104 Amber colored work light hung IWO extinguished stern light.

(a) Carriage requirement. A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals indicated in Table 141.370 of § 141.370 for specified areas where the vessel operates. (b) Day and night visual distress signals. Hand-held red flare distress signals, approved under approval series 160.021 or 160.121, and hand-held rocket-propelled parachute red flares, approved under approval series 160.036 or 160.136, are acceptable as both day and night signals. Vessel has one expired hand red flare and is missing third hand red flare.

Each exhaust pipe from an internal combustion engine which is within reach of personnel must be insulated or otherwise guarded to prevent burns. Both generators exhaust manifolds only partially insulated.

Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments. F/O transfer pump J-box missing port cover.

Each lifejacket must be marked: (1) In block capital letters with the name of the vessel; Lifejackets in galley labelled "Aliquippa".

Extension cords must not be used as a permanent connection to a source of electrical power. Permanent extension cord installed in galley, and aft steering.

At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110, unless the towing vessel is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating electric water light is required. Float lights did not energize.

Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must: (4) Be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel; 02 life buoys missing vessel name.

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. the following dead end wires were found: Starboard side bulkhead of forward deck space & over steering gear hydraulic tank.

Paints, coatings, or other flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. Paint and unsecured compressed gas cylinder being stored in starboard side compressor room annex.

Twist-on type of connectors may not be used for making joints in cables, facilitating a conductor splice, or extending the length of a circuit. Port side engine room bilge pump spliced with twist-on connectors.

If twist-on types of connectors are used, the connections must be made within an enclosure and the insulated cap of the connector must be secured to prevent loosening due to vibration. Compressor room general alarm light installed with twist-on connectors not in enclosure.

Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. Outlet inboard of port side engine shaft missing faceplate.

Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. Equivalent protection may include lifelines, wire rope, chains, and bulwarks that provide strength and support equivalent to fixed rails. No fall protection installed between tow knees.

Each watertight door and watertight hatch must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high: “WATERTIGHT DOOR - KEEP CLOSED” or “WATERTIGHT HATCH - KEEP CLOSED”. All main deck hatches missing labeling.

Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments. Electrical control box in forward deck space open and unsecure, Bilge switches in aft steering and engine room engine shaft spaces missing covers.