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07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 13 August 2024
Resolved
Except as provided in paragraph (a)(8) of this section, each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. The owner or managing operator must ensure the following: The system is arranged and installed so a fire in the engine room automatically sets off alarms on a fire detection control panel at the operating station. 46 CFR 142.330
Vessels fixed detection system was showing a fault in zone 4 rending it inoperable. A fire watch must be maintained during operations until the panel is properly repaired, tested and found satisfactory.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 August 2024
Resolved 15 August 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel that is: Certificated for rivers, lakes, bays, and sounds, less than 3 nautical miles from shore on the Great Lakes; must be equipped with an approved 160–B semi-portable fire-extinguishing system to protect the engine room. The semi-portable fire extinguisher was not onboard at time of inspection. Install onboard. 46 CFR 142.315(a)(3)(i)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 26 May 2023
Resolution: Operator installed semi-portable onboard vessel and provided evidence via photos - see Def Clearence Photo binder.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry the survival craft specified in Table 141.305 of this section, as appropriate for the towing vessel. Table 141.305 requires a “rigid buoyant apparatus” for the J&S II's intended route and service. The vessel opted for a life float in lieu of a rigid buoyant apparatus. The life float onboard was found caked in dirt / debris covering the required vivid orange color and retro-reflective
tape; additionally the life float was housed with a sheet of plywood installed directly on top of the life float impacting the life float’s float free capability. Clean life float and crop plywood sheet to allow the life float to float free.
46 CFR 141.305(d)(1)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 26 May 2023
Resolution: Operator cleaned / added SOLAS retroreflective tape to life float and cropped the plywood covering to fit properly on top of the life float. Provided evidence via photos. See Def Clearence Photo binder.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
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: (1) Automatic, battery-operated with a duration of no less than 2 hours. Vessel's aft engine room emergency light fixture was not working during inspection. Replace bulb.
46 CFR 143.410(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2023
Resolved 8 June 2023
Resolution: Crew replaced emergency light fixture and tested in the presence of a Marine Inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage. Vessel Master utilizes charts 11319, 11322 and 11311 for operating area. Charts inspected had a print date of 07 Oct 2022. Charts were not up to date. Complete necessary chart corrections.
46 CFR 140.705 (b)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2023
Resolved 8 June 2023
Resolution: Vessel captain completed necessary chart updates and were reviewed by inspection team.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required portable / semi portable fire extinguishing equipment annual servicing to the Marine Inspector or TPO, as applicable. Upon request, vessel Master was unable to provide servicing report for Marine Inspector review. Provide applicable October 2022 and
May 2023 servicing reports to the attending Marine Inspector (MI).
46 CFR 142.240(a)(1)(iv)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2023
Resolved 8 June 2023
Resolution: While onboard, Marine Inspectors viewed servicing reports and individual servicing tags for portable/semi-portable fire extinguishers. See Def Clearence Photo binder.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry lifebuoys as follows: 26 ft, but less than 79 ft in length, must carry a minimum of two lifebuoys; where each lifebuoy must be approved under approval series 46 CFR 160.050 or 46 CFR 160.150. Vessel has 2 ring buoys with faded retro-reflective tape. Replace with new retro-reflective tape.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2023
Resolved 8 June 2023
Resolution: Inspected ring-buoys satisfactorily, new retro-reflective tape was installed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
Decks and bulkheads designed to be watertight or weathertight must be maintained in that condition. During inspection, Marine Inspectors identified numerous holes in the vessel's superstructure and machinery space bulkheads compromising the vessel's weathertight envelope. Complete permanent repairs to restore weathertight integrity.
46 CFR 140.610(f)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2023
Resolved 8 June 2023
Resolution: Marine Inspectors witnessed satisfactory repairs made to areas of concern notated during COI inspection.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
The following list of items must be recorded in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel: (3) Record of drills and instruction, in accordance with 46 CFR 140.420. This includes monthly fire-fighting drills. Vessel's drill log was last completed on 13 June 2022. Notice of Dry dock was received by this office on 21 October 2022 with splashing of vessel in early May 2023. Vessel did not have proof of drills completed between 13 June - 21 October 2022 or after completion of credit dry dock. Provide a copy of drill log to the satisfaction of a MI.
46 CFR 140.915(a)(3)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 June 2023
Resolution: Record of drills was satisfactorily reviewed by the attending marine inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. Vessel did not have sufficient / valid first aid equipment. Replace with valid supplies.
46 CFR 140.435
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2023
Resolved 8 June 2023
Resolution: VSL rep replaced expired contents of the first aid kit. Pictures are in docs tab under deficiencies for what was replaced. Verified once onboard satisfactorily.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
Towing vessels of 65 feet or less in length must carry at least the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers set forth in table 142.230(a). The portable fire extinguisher installed at the operating station was unable to be secured in the provided bracket. Replace with a properly fitting portable fire extinguisher bracket.
46 CFR 142.230(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2023
Resolved 8 June 2023
Resolution: Operator had incorrectly stowed PFEs post servicing. Once the correct extingisher was installed in the mounted operating station bracket, it was secured properly.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 28 January 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date.
Vessel's COI was issued 16 OCT 2019. No annual inspection was conducted on or before 16 JAN 2022. The vessel is restricted from conducting commercial operations until an inspection is conducted by a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 February 2022
Resolved 1 February 2022
Resolution: Completed annual inspection.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 January 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 143.400(a)
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
The circuit breaker panel on the port side of the engine room had 03 missing circuit breakers and/or blanking plates on the top portion of the panel presenting a shock and or fire hazard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 February 2022
Resolved 4 February 2022
Resolution: Received photo evidence that the vessel installed blanking plates to the open circuit breaker spaces at the top of the circuit breaker panel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 28 January 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 199.640(j)(3)
Each buoyant apparatus of lifefloat must be marked plainly in capital block letters and numbers with the name of the vessel and the number of persons approved to use the device as shown on its nameplate.
The buoyant apparatus is not marked with the vessel name or the number of persons it can accommodate in accordance with the nameplate.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 February 2022
Resolved 7 February 2022
Resolution: Received photos showing proof of the required markings on the vessel's lifefloat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 28 January 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 141.360(c)(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.
The port side lifebuoy floating water light is inoperable.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 February 2022
Resolved 4 February 2022
Resolution: Vessel acquired and installed a new floatlight to the portside lifebuoy.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 January 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 143.400(f)
Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments.
The vessel had 03 deck lights that were exposed and did not have protective covers or light bulbs in them, exposing the electrical system to the environment and personnel. Crew installed protective covers prior to MI departure. Deficiency rectified.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 15 February 2022
Resolved 1 February 2022
Resolution: Prior to MI departure, vessel's crew installed protective covers over the deck lighting sockets.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 28 January 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 140.420(g)
Records of drills and instructions must be maintained in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel.
The vessel did not record any drills from June 2021 through September 2021. Vessel captured drills conducted from October to through the current month. Deficiency rectified.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 15 February 2022
Resolved 1 February 2022
Resolution: Owner/operator are aware of the regulation and will implement training to ensure drills are captured in the logbook in the future.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 11 February 2021
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage.
Vessel did not have adequate up-to-date nautical charts. Publications were on an Ipad but not properly downloaded.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 February 2021
Resolved 3 March 2021
Resolution: New charts and pubs obtained in paper copy.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 11 February 2021
Resolved
Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment. Illuminated magnetic compass or an illuminated swing-meter. The compass or swing-meter must be readable from each operating station.
Vessels magnetic compass was not properly installed and not visible from the operating station. Vessel is to install the magnetic compass at the operating station and ensure it’s operational to the satisfaction of a USCG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 April 2021
Resolved 29 March 2021
Resolution: Providing servicing reports. Attached in documents section.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 February 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriately-sized life jacket for each person on board. (b) For towing vessels with berthing aboard, a sufficient number of additional lifejackets must be carried so that a lifejacket is immediately available for person at each normally manned watch station.
Vessel did not have 12 lifejackets as stated on the COI. Only 10 were onboard. Vessel is only allowed 08 persons onboard until the remaining 02 lifejackets are provided.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 February 2021
Resolved 3 March 2021
Resolution: 12 lifejackets onboard.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Accidental oil outflow performance
Issued 11 February 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be operated in compliance with the applicable sections of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Vessel had excess oil water in its nuisance water tray being pumped out by an automatic bilge system creating a pollution risk.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 February 2021
Resolved 3 March 2021
Resolution: Nuisance water box cleaned and free of oil.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 February 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be provided with a fixed or portable pump and hoses in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f) of this section.
The muffler of the fire pump was ruptured allowing potential water ingress into the engine.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 February 2021
Resolved 3 March 2021
Resolution: Muffler repaired on fire pump and ran to ensure proper operation.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 February 2021
Resolved
Electrical systems must minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
Batteries were inside enclosures but not secured. Batteries should be chocked in place within the enclosures to prevent shifting and separating connections.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 February 2021
Resolved 3 March 2021
Resolution: Battery installations effectively secured.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 11 February 2021
Resolved
The master of a towing vessel must ensure that each crewmember participates in fire-fighting drills and receives instruction at least once a month.
Vessel was not conducting drills at sufficient intervals.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 11 February 2021
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory fire drill.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 8 February 2021
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date.
Vessel's COI was issued 16 OCT 2019. No annual inspection was conducted on or before 16 JAN 2021. The vessel is restricted from conducting operations until an inspection is conducted by a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 February 2021
Resolution: Completed annual inspection.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement procedures for reporting unsafe conditions and must maintain records of health and safety incidents that occur on board a vessel. Marine Inspectors found the vessel did not have procedures for reporting and recording unsafe conditions on board the vessel. Establish procedures for reporting and recording unsafe conditions to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 October 2019
Resolved 3 December 2019
Resolution: Resolved to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement procedures to identify and mitigate health and safety hazards as listed in 46 CFR 140.510(a). Marine Inspectors found the vessel did not have procedures implemented on board to identify and mitigate the health and safety hazards as required by CFR. Implement procedures for identifying and mitigating health and safety hazards listed in 46 CFR 140.510(a).
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 October 2019
Resolved 3 December 2019
Resolution: Resolved to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
Crew members must be provided with health and safety information and training as stated in 46 CFR 140.515(a), and such training must be recorded in the owner or managing operator's records. Marine Inspectors were not provided with evidence that the required health and safety training has been provided to crew member and was documented as required. Prove to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector the health and safety training required has been provided and properly documented.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 October 2019
Resolved 3 December 2019
Resolution: Resolved to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
The Coast Guard will issue a medical certificate to the mariner meeting the medical and physical standards for merchant mariners. Master of the vessel was unable to provide Marine Inspectors with a valid medical certificate. Provide the attending Marine Inspector with a valid medical Certificate to accompany the master's MMC.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 October 2019
Resolved 3 December 2019
Resolution: Resolved to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
Alarms must be visible and audible at each operating station. Marine Inspectors observed high bilge level alarm not audible and visible at the operating station.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 October 2019
Resolved 3 December 2019
Resolution: Resolved to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
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. Vessel has three total pressure vessels, Marine Inspectors observed two pressure vessels without required pressure gauge and relief valves, and one pressure vessel with a MAWP of 100 PSI with a relief valve having a relief capacity set at 175 PSI.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 October 2019
Resolved 3 December 2019
Resolution: Resolved to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
Survival craft must be stowed in accordance with the requirements of §199.130 of this chapter, as far as is practicable on existing towing vessels. 46 CFR 199.130(6) Survival craft must be stowed in a secure and sheltered position. MI's observed survival craft was stowed unsecure, directly on deck.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 October 2019
Resolved 3 December 2019
Resolution: Resolved to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Marine Inspectors observed a breaker box with no blank installed.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 October 2019
Resolved 3 December 2019
Resolution: Resolved to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. Marine Inspectors observed wiring components not in an enclosure in the storage space.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 October 2019
Resolved 3 December 2019
Resolution: Resolved to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with a means to detect smoke in the berthing spaces. Marine Inspectors observed berthing space without smoke detector.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 October 2019
Resolved 3 December 2019
Resolution: Resolved to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.