CAPT. MARCO

Port and Starboard watertight door dogs are stiff or unable to move. repair prior to vessel movement.

Vessel user fees are not paid. rectify in 30 days.

"The following list of items must be recorded in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel: (1) Personnel records, in accordance with § 140.400; (2) Safety orientation, in accordance with § 140.410; (3) Record of drills and instruction, in accordance with § 140.420; (4) Examinations and tests, in accordance with § 140.615; (5) Operative navigational safety equipment, in accordance with § 140.620; (6) Navigation assessment, in accordance with § 140.635; (7) Navigation safety training, in accordance with § 140.645; (8) Oil residue discharges and disposals, in accordance with § 140.655; (9) Record of inspection of towing gear, in accordance with § 140.820; and (10) Fire-detection and fixed fire-extinguishing, in accordance with § 142.240." Vessel must have all above items recorded in a record book.

"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: (3) Auxiliary generator engine low lubricating oil pressure; (4) Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temperature" Sensors/ alarms must be installed in both auxiliary generators.

"Alarms must: (1) Be visible and audible at each operating station. The alarm located at the operating station may be a summary alarm; if the alarm at the operating station is a summary alarm, the specific alarm condition must be indicated at the machinery or bilge location;" Alarm panel must be installed in upper wheelhouse

"Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 pounds per square inch maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) must be equipped with an indicating pressure gauge (in a readily visible location) and with one or more spring-loaded relief valves. The total relieving capacity of such relief valves must prevent pressure from exceeding the MAWP, as established by the manufacturer, by more than 10 percent" Provide relief valve set point

"Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter." Test equipment according to manufacture specification listed in table 143.245(b) and make a record of the tests/procedures.

Vessel did not comply with requirements for Annual Inspection Timeline.

Provide ultrasonic testing on the hull plating in the areas that are below 25% the thickness. Crop and renew areas that don't meet the requirement.

Crop and renew aft frames in the transom that are wasted. Few are not even attached to deck frames. Marked by USCG.

The owner or operator must ensure that the towing vessel is in compliance with this subchapter and other applicable laws and regulations at all times. Vessel surpassed DDX/ISE inspection date. Complete prior to towing operations

All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the associated fleet that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.