AMERICAN CONTENDER

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. A line was caught in the vessel's propeller during transit. Prove proper operation of vessel's main engines.

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. Vessel's port main engine air start supply line failed upon startup.

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.Junction box above aft winch is not securely mounted.

Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Tests and examinations must verify that the system or equipment functions as designed.

Paints, coatings, or other flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. (c) If a dedicated storage cabinet is provided it must be secured to the vessel so that it does not move. Hazmat cabinet needs to be properly mounted behind the bridge.

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Light switch was hanging from wall mount in crew berthing.

Each towing vessel operating in oceans and coastwise service must have a line throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040. Battery for line throwing device not on vessel.

Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Tests and examinations must verify that the system or equipment functions as designed. If a component is found unsatisfactory, it must be repaired or replaced. Test and examination procedures must be in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, etc... . Suction valve on main bilge manifold system was seized up.

Each towing vessel certificated under the provisions of this subchapter must be in full compliance with the terms of the COI. 01 SCBA bottle must be refilled, 02 40B portable fire extinguishers located in the engine room must be replaced in kind. Provide documentation or photographs to the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 136.200(b)

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Starboard shaft brake overheated. Additionally the drum bladder main air supply connection is leaking. Disassemble stbd shaft break assembly for CG MI inspection. If warranted, repair IAW manufacturer's procedures and operationally test in the presence of a CG MI. 46 CFR 143.205(c)(1)

Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming, power-driven, fixed fire pump, a fire main, and hoses and nozzles in accordance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section; or a portable pump, and hoses and nozzles. During testing of fire pump and hoses, 01 nozzle failed.

Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals in accordance with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) or 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. During rough weather, the top of the mast containing the anchor light snapped off.

Each integral fuel tank must have a vent that connects to the highest point of the tank, discharges on a weather deck through a bend of 180 degrees, and is fitted with a 30-by-30-mesh corrosion-resistant flame screen. The P1 and S2 fuel tank vent flame screens are wasted and shall be renewed. 46CFR143.265(c)

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. The pressure relief valve on the port side air compressor receiver failed to operate within 10 percent of the MAWP during function test. The vessel is prohibited from operating the port air compressor receiver until the pressure relief valve is serviced or replaced and a function test of the valve is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector. 46CFR143.205(a)

Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals in accordance with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) or 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. The stern red towing light was extinguished and replaced on the spot. 46CFR140.720

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 25% of the vessels 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 longer be permitted to operate.

THE MASTER, DAN GISCLAIR, OF THE MOTOR VESSEL AMERICAN CONTENDER OWNED BY DYNAMITE INC., A U.S. DOCUMENTED OCEANGOING SHIP GREATER THEN 40 FEET IN LENGTH ENGAGED IN COMMERCE, AND WAS NOT MAINTAINING A WRITTEN RECORD OF_x001C_ GARBAGE DISCHARGE OR DISPOSAL OPERATIONS.

THE MASTER, DAN GISCLAIR, OF THE MOTOR VESSEL AMERICAN CONTENDER OWNED BY DYNAMITE INC., A U.S. DOCUMENTED OCEANGOING SHIP GREATER THEN 40 FEET IN LENGTH ENGAGED IN COMMERCE, WAS OPERATING IN HONOLULU HARBOR WITHOUT A WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN.