SAGE JOHNSON

A towing vessel may not be operated without having onboard a valid COI issued by the Coast Guard as required by § 136.202. COI on this vessel expired on 1/11/2024. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection and the vessel is NOT permitted to operate until a valid COI is issued.

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. Engine room ventilation louvers in exhaust stack has no means to close. Install means to close ventilation in case of a fire.

Each remote fuel shutoff valve control must be marked in clearly legible letters, at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high, indicating the purpose of the valve and the way to operate it. Remotes for fuel shutoff valve are not properly labeled indicating how to operate. Provide directions for use as required.

The portable fire pump must be self-priming and power-driven. Fire pump on vessel was not self priming. Install on vessel a self priming fire pump or install a foot valve to existing fire pumps suction line.

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Electrical breaker panel in engine room has an opening in the cover. Install missing breaker or a blank to fill hole.

Lifebuoys must have the following attachments and fittings: (1) At least one lifebuoy must have a lifeline, secured around the body of the lifebuoy. If more than one lifebuoy is carried, at least one must not have a lifeline attached. Both lifebouys had lifelines attached.

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”. Forward and aft void hatch covers are missing labeling.

Each exhaust pipe from an internal combustion engine which is within reach of personnel must be insulated or otherwise guarded to prevent burns. On a new vessel, each pipe that contains vapor, gas, or liquid that has a temperature exceeding 150 °F (65.5 °C) which is within reach of personnel must be insulated where necessary or otherwise guarded to prevent injury.

The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway. The navigation assessment must incorporate the requirements of pilothouse resource management of § 140.640, assess operational risks, and anticipate and manage workload demands. At a minimum, this assessment must consider: (1) The velocity and direction of currents in the area being transited; (2) Water depth, river stage, and tidal state along the route and at mooring location; (3) Prevailing visibility and weather conditions and changes anticipated along the intended route; (4) Density (actual and anticipated) of marine traffic; (5) The operational status of pilothouse instrumentation and controls, to include alarms, communication systems, variation and deviation errors of the compass, and any known nonconformities or deficiencies; (6) Air draft relative to bridges and overhead obstructions taking tide and river stage into consideration; (7) Horizontal clearance, to include bridge transits; (8) Lock transits; (9) Navigation hazards such as logs, wrecks or other obstructions in the water; (10) Any broadcast notice to mariners, safety or security zones or special navigation areas; (11) Configuration of the vessel and tow, including handling characteristics, field of vision from the pilothouse, and activities taking place onboard(12) The knowledge, qualifications, and limitations of crewmembers who are assigned as members on watch and the experience and familiarity of crewmembers with the towing vessels particulars and equipment; and (13) Any special conditions not covered above that impact the safety of navigation. (b) The officer in charge of a navigational watch must keep the navigation assessment up-to-date to reflect changes in conditions and circumstances. This includes updates during the voyage or trip as necessary. At each change of the navigational watch, the oncoming officer in charge of the navigational watch must review the current navigation assessment for necessary changes. (c) The officer in charge of a navigational watch must ensure that the navigation assessment and any updates are communicated to other members of the navigational watch. (d) A navigation assessment entry must be recorded in the TVR, official log, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. The entry must include the date and time of the assessment, the name of the individual making the assessment, and the starting and ending points of the voyage or trip that the assessment covers. Current navigation assessment does not include all elements required.

Storage of flammable or combustible products. (a) 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. (b) If a storage room is provided, it may be any room or compartment that is free of ignition sources. (c) If a dedicated storage cabinet is provided it must be secured to the vessel so that it does not move and must be either: (1) A flammable liquid storage cabinet that satisfies UL 1275 (incorporated by reference, see § 136.112 of this subchapter); or (2) A flammable liquid storage cabinet that satisfies FM Approvals Standard 6050 (incorporated by reference, see § 136.112 of this subchapter); or (3) Another suitable steel container that provides an equivalent level of protection. (d) A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet. This is in addition to the portable fire extinguishers required by tables 142.230(a) and 142.230(b) of this part. Flammable and combustible products found improperly stored in machinery spaces.

Hatches and other openings. (a) All towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of down-flooding and progressive flooding. (b) The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. (c) 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 except: (1) When access is needed through the opening for transit; (2) When operating on rivers with a tow, if the master determines the safety of the vessel is not compromised; or (3) When operating on lakes, bays, and sounds, without a tow during calm weather, and only if the master determines that the safety of the vessel is not compromised. (d) Where installed, all watertight doors in watertight bulkheads must be closed during the operation of the vessel, unless they are being used for transit between compartments; and (e) When downstreaming, all exterior openings at the main deck level must be closed. (f) Decks and bulkheads designed to be watertight or weathertight must be maintained in that condition. Aft void hatch not tightly closed.

No documented fuel maintenance plan

No documented towing grear emergency procedures.

Both water lights lanyard not properly secured.

Semi portable fire extinguishers not properly secured.

Electrical switch boards and distribution panel not properly marked with respective current and voltage ratings.

Port side emeergency fuel shut off valve does not close completley.

No overboard fall protectionon vessel stern.

Shipboard engine oil pressure gauge not operating.

Vessel piping not properly identified and through hull fittings not properly marked.

Vessel not equiped with navigation lights and day shapes appropriate for conditions when not uner command restricted in ability to maneuver or aground.

Galley door that exir=ts to port side has broken pane becoming safety hazard to crew.

TWO AMBER TOWING LIGHTS INOPERATIVE AS REQUIRED BY 33USC2024(C)(III)

AMBER OR WHITE WHISTLE LIGHT NOT OPERATING IN SYNC. WITH WHISTLE AS REQUIRED BY 33USC2034(B)(III)