BILLIE D MILLER

A vessel that is exposed to salt water not more than 6 months in any 12-month period since initial certification must undergo a drydock (DD) and internal structural (IS) examination at least once every 5 years. IAW the vessel's COI, USCG Marine Inspector credit for DD & IS exams was required by 3/31/2026. Vessel attended by marine inspectors on 3/24/2026; however, repairs noted on that date and noted in Surveyor's report dated 3/23/2026 have not been verified as being completed. Required repairs include: 1. Steering gear, leaks, plating, & bearings repairs 2. Potable water tank sediment 3. Void bulkhead repairs 4. Railing repairs 5. Internal structural frame repairs 6. Hull plating, appendages, & weld seam repairs 7. Superstructure repairs 8. Provide hull gauging report (referenced in Surveyor's notes) (Detailed list of repairs provided to vessel rep.) Credit for IS/DD exams not received by due date. Code 705: Correct above prior to conducting operations which requires a certificate of inspection.

Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention. The following alarms must be provided:(6) Low hydraulic steering fluid levels,(b) Alarms must:(1) Be visible and audible at each operating station. During annual inspection it was noted that the Audible alarm for low hydraulic level was inoperable on Port Pump.

Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. Noted crack on handrails iwo stbd quarter.

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. Noted exhaust leaks on inboard exhaust of both MDE.

A towing vessel subject to this sub-chapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, or required to have the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. The annual inspection was not completed during the six month window and the COI has lapsed. Submit a CG-3752 for renewal COI inspection prior to towing and or commercial service.

An exposed hazard such as rotating machinery must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. Both engine room main propulsion shafts are exposed causing a hazard. Install a cover, guard or rail to protect against such hazards.

An exposed hazard such as rotating machinery must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. Both main engine vibration dampers are exposed causing a hazard. Install a cover, guard or rail to protect against such hazards.

The owner and managing operator must ensure that the towing vessel is in compliance with this sub-chapter and other applicable laws and regulations at all times. The aft steering ram has a leak with a bucket in place to catch the hydraulic oil. Replace or repair the steering ram leak.

Main engine and auxiliary machinery must be equipped with gauges in the machinery space. The port main engine RPM gauge is inoperative. Replace or repair the gauge and prove proper operation.

Personnel dispatched from the vessel or that are working in an area on the exterior of the vessel without rails and guards must wear a life jacket meeting the requirements in 46 CFR 141.340 or a work vest approved by the Commandant under 46 CFR 160.053. Vessel's crew were wearing TYPE III life jackets that don't meet the requirements outlined in 46 CFR Sub-chapter M. Prove to the attending USCG Marine Inspector that all crew are wearing the proper approved life jackets.

A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards. The starboard generator return fuel line was leaking. The vessel's crew tightened the fuel line union fitting. The deficiency was corrected on the spot.

The vessels fire detection panel has a auxiliary strobe light mounted in the pilothouse potentially causing a hazardous situation either blinding the Master and/or the audio alarm noise level preventing clear communications during an emergency. Remove strobe light and any electrical hazards preventing shock.

Vessel is certificated to carry 08 people total. During initial COI inspection the vessel only has 04 life jackets on board. Provide an additional 04 type 1 life jackets. Vessel is restricted to carrying 04 (total) people on board until all type 1 life jackets are on board and in service in accordance with 46 CFR 141.340