PEGGY ANN

Fixed fire-extinguishing system means: (1) A carbon dioxide system that meets the requirements of... 46 CFR 78.47-11. Each entrance to a space storing carbon dioxide cylinders, a space protected by carbon dioxide systems...must be conspicuously marked as follows: (a) Spaces storing carbon dioxide—“CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. VENTILATE THE AREA BEFORE ENTERING. A HIGH CONCENTRATION CAN OCCUR IN THIS AREA AND CAN CAUSE SUFFOCATION.” (b)Spaces protected by carbon dioxide—“CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. WHEN ALARM OPERATES DO NOT ENTER UNTIL VENTILATED. LOCK OUT SYSTEM WHEN SERVICING.” Entrance to engine room must be labeled. 46 CFR 136.110 46 CFR 78.47-11(a) & (b)

Marine Employer must submit an MIS report by March 15th every year, and have records to prove submittal. A consortium or other employer representative may submit data for a marine employer. Reports may contain data for more than one marine employer. Each report, however, must list the marine employers included in the report. Company could not provide a copy of the latest MIS report. 46 CFR 16.500

Extension cords must not be used as a permanent connection to a source of electrical power. Power strip in accommodation space must be removed. 46 CFR 143.575(b)

The Bridge-to-Bridge Act and the regulations of this part apply to the following vessels in the navigable waters of the United States:(c) Every towing vessel of 7.8 meters (26 feet) or over in length, measured from end to end over the deck excluding sheer. The vessel's FCC Bridge-to-Bridge Act Safety Certificate is expired. Submit a valid FCC Bridge-to-Bridge Act Safety Certificate to the CG Marine Inspector. 47CFR80.1005

Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Attending Marine Inspector identified an accumulation of oily mixture in the bilges. Properly remove oily mixture to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector from this office prior to operating. 46 CFR 142.220(a)

Fire-detection systems must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months and must be recorded in the TVR or official logbook. Fire detection system has not been tested in the last 12 months. 46 CFR 142.240

Alarm setpoints for the propulsion engines and generator must be tested IAW MFR instructions twice in 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. No records for alarm setpoint testing for propulsion engines were available for over the past 3 years. 46 CFR 143.245

Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attn. Missing visual and audible alarms at operating station for low hydraulic steering fluid level, and generator low lube oil pressure. 46 CFR 143.230

The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location; Aux Generator lube oil, RPM, cooling water temp, and steering hydraulic pressure. Missing the following gauges at the machinery location: generator lube oil pressure, generator jacket water temperature, generator RPM, and steering fluid pressure. 46 CFR 143.230