ALSACE LORRAINE

*Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: (a) All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. *Vessel had excessive oil accumulation under generators. *Operator cleaned oil using absorbent pads. 46 CFR 142.220(a)

*The master of a towing vessel must ensure that each crewmember participates in fire-fighting drills and receives instruction at least once each month. *Vessel did not have of recent fire-drills. *Operator logged current drills conducted with CG during annual inspection. 46 CFR 142.245(a)

*The owner of a documented vessel must annually renew each endorsement upon the current Certificate of Documentation for that vessel in accordance with § 67.163. *Vessels current COD had expired. *Operator provided order receipt for renewal COD. 46 CFR 67.317(a)

An internal structural examination required by this part may be conducted while the vessel is afloat or while it is out of the water. It consists of a complete examination of the vessel's main strength members, including the major internal framing, the hull plating and planking; voids; and ballast, cargo, and fuel oil tanks. Where the internal framing, plating, or planking of the vessel is concealed, sections of the lining, ceiling, or insulation may be removed or the parts otherwise probed or exposed to determine the condition of the hull structure. Marine inspector observed minor seepage through aft bulkhead by fresh water tank. Operator to conduct permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector, to include crop-out, fit-up, back gouge, and final weld inspection, prior to credit dry-dock. 46 CFR 137.330(b)

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