BAY STAR

Fire pump is required to delivery 50PSI at a flow rate of 80 gallons a minute. Fire pump onboard is only meeting 35 PSI.

Coastwise vessel is required 6 day and 6 night flares. Vsl could also have 12 night flares. All flares need be stored in a portable watertight container of a bright color clearly label "DISTRESS SIGNALS". Vessel only has 9 flares.

Vsl is required 4 line throwing appliances per 46 CFR 160.040 and auxiliary line per 46 CFR 141.385. Vsl only has 1 line throwing device on board.

EPRIB must be float free if the towing vessel sinks. Hydrostatic release is expired and needs replacement.

Main Engine overboard discharges shall have suitable hanger. Currently they are held with zip ties.

Windows and other openings at the operating station must be of sufficient size and properly located to provide a clear field of vision. Port window has debris that cannot be removed.

All lifesaving equipment must be tested and maintained in accordance with the minimum requirements of § 199.190 of this chapter, as applicable, and the vessel's TSMS, if the vessel has a TSMS. Each inflatable lifesaving appliance and marine evacuation system must be serviced within 12 months of its initial packing; and within 12 months of each subsequent servicing, except when servicing is delayed until the next scheduled inspection of the vessel, provided the delay does not exceed 5 months. Liferaft must be serviced prior to operations. 46CFR141.235(a) --> 46CFR199.190(g)

Employer should be able to conduct an alcohol test after a casualty or incident. Alcohol test strips are expired. 46CFR4.06-3

Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space and must be either: automatic, battery-operated with a duration of no less than 2 hours; or non-electric, phosphorescent adhesive lighting strips that are installed along escape routes and sufficiently visible to enable egress with no power. There is no emergency lighting in berthing area. 46CFR143.410(b)

General Alarms: in E/R & any other area where background noise makes alarm hard to hear, a supplemental flashing red light shall be installed. Light in E/R was not working; replace. 46 CFR 142.235(b)(3)

Vessel in Coastwise service beyond 3nm is req'd 6 day & 6 night distress signals. Vessel had 7 up to date and 6 expired flares. Provide updated flares to meet 6 day & 6 night reqmt. This was corrected on the spot by purchase of new flares prior to inspection completion.

Each towing vessel shall have a fire pump capable of delivering a flow of 80 gmp. Fixed fire pump inoperable.

Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that: (3) has installed flashing red light. Light broke.

A towing vessel of at least 26 feet, but less than 79 feet, in length must carry a minimum of two lifebuoys located on opposite sides of the vessel where personnel are normally present. Lifebuoys must be at least 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter. (2) 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. Vessel life buoy required retro-reflective material, proper life light battery, life light battery installation date, water light lanyard must be at least three feet in length and secured with proper clip.

The Safety and Health Plan shall be readily available aboard the towing vessel and may be a standalone document or incorporated into the TSMS. Vessel health and safety plan not found aboard vessel.

Each vessel must carry a certificate with a valid endorsement while subject to the Bridge-to-Bridge Act. Vessel was found without Bridge to Bridge radiography certificate.

Employers must maintain records of chemical tests as provided in 49 CFR 40.333 and must make these records available to Coast Guard officials upon request. Vessel shall maintain necessary testing equipment. Vessel records were not maintained and vessel's testing equipment expired.

Each escape hatch and emergency exit used as means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 50 millimeters (2 inches) high: “EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR”. Emergency exit in machinery space not labeled.

The hose must be a lined commercial fire hose 15 meters (50 feet) in length, at least 40 millimeters (1.5 inches) in diameter, and fitted with a nozzle made of corrosion-resistant material capable of providing a solid stream and a spray pattern. Vessel fire hose compromised during operation.