TONY LOWROS

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal operation and emergency conditions. The port engine would not engage, repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 143.205 (a)

The safety of the towing vessel is the responsibility of the master. The master did not know how to operate the Automatic Identification System and the MSSI was not programmed. Program MSSI and have general knowledge of how to operate AIS to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 140.210(a)

A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage. Vessel carried paper charts dated for 2020. Must get up-to-date charts since it is February of 2022. 46 CFR 140.705(b)

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. Various alarms and gauges were inoperable in the pilothouse and on the MDEs and SSGSs. Ensure all alarms are corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 143.230(a)

Miscellaneous lifesaving requirements are summarized in Table 141.370 of this section. Equipment requirements are based on the are in which a towing vessels operating, not the route for which is certi8fied. AND Day and night visual distress signals. Handheld red flare distress signals, approved under approval series 160.021 or 160.121, and hand-held rocket propelled parachute red flares, approved under approval series 160.036 of 160.136, are acceptable as both day and night signals. Vessel had one orange smoke signal and one red flare distress signal. Vessel operates on the river which is required, according to Table 141.370, to have 3 day and 3 night visual distress signals. Obtain the appropriate amount of Visual Distress Signals to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 141.370 and 46 CFR 141.375(b)/(c)

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. Vessel's COI anniversary was July 2021, meaning it is over 3 months overdue for annual inspection.

46 CFR 143.400 (i) The connections of flexible cable plugs and socket outlets must be designed to prevent unintended separation. Electrical connections to MSD and emergency lighting were plugged into outlets and not secured. Replace outlets or plug to lock electrical connection to the satisfaction of the CG marine inspector.

46 CFR 143.205: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. Missing distribution panel cover in 2nd deck berthing room closet. Need GFCI for outlet to the right of the sink. Deck grate in engine room chafing coolant hoses. Clean steering pump motor windings. Clean both SSDG generator windings. Secure generator starting battery boxes. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the CG Marine Inspector.

The owner/operator/master of a towing vessel must ensure the vessels lifesaving & firefighting equipment complies w/ 46CFR141/142 and is in good working order: install local start in the engine room for fire pump, service B-V on stern deck, service over due fire detection system and obtain the operating/ manufactures manual for it, replace stbd ring buoy at bridge, recommend replacing the port side severally worn, and all portable are due soon for servicing in May 2020. All items must be fixed prior to movement except portable since they are not due yet.

Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm and in the engine room a supplemental red flashing light. Install a red light on top deck of engine room prior to movement.

Machinery & electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operating of the towing vesssel and safety of persons on board. Engine room high bilge light at bridge not operable - repair to make working & bright, emergency lighting completely inoperable - repair/install lights near bunk rooms, galley, and top/bottom engine room, replace battery of bunk room smoke detector, secure all battery boxes in E/R, repair high cooling water temp gauges for Port/ STBD gen, replace generator tachometer, Repair jacket water leak/ coolant leak on Port side MDE, MDE water temp gauge fix all prior to movement due to the risk to vessel and crew

The officer in charge of a navigation 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 146:640 and anticipate and manage workload demands. at a minimum this assessment must consider 46CFR140.635(a)(1)-(13) and keep it updated IAW 46CFR140.635(b). Vessel must conduct a Navigation assessment prior to movement.

A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps and nautical publications for the intended voyage including, charts,or maps, US Coast pilot, CG light list, and river stages. Vessel must receive required publications and update for intended voyage prior to movement.

No later than July 22, 2019 the owner or managing operator must implement a health and safety plan. The health and safety plan must document compliance with this part and include record keeping procedures. Crew could not produce the Health and Safety plan on board.

All crew members must be provided with Health and safety information and training including the Health and safety plan with an annual refresher. All crew must be trained on the health and safety plan and the requirements in 140.515 prior to movement.

Each MSD device must have a placard suitable for posting on which is printed the operating instructions, safety precautions and warning pertinent to the device. Prior to movement instructions must be posted on the MSD.

Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes and sound signals in accordance with COLREGS or 33CFR Part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. Obtain day shapes or submit special consideration request to our office, within 2 weeks.

The owner, managing operator, master or officer in charge of a navigational watch of a towing vessel must ensure the strength of each component used for securing the towing vessel to the tow and for making up the tow is adequate for its intended service. Found both port and starboard winch wires crushed in several points. The wires were replaced 22 May 2019 as required in previous deficiency. However, the wires were damaged and needed replacement. The vessel's crew replaced the wires with spares they had on board.

The results of the inspection required by 33 CFR 164.76 must be documented in the TVR, official logbook or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. The vessel is currently conducting the inspection of the towing gear monthly. Due to the vessel's operation, the master or officer in charge of a navigation watch must ensure that the inspection of the vessel towing gear is conducted prior to getting underway.