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Engine Room and any other area where background noise makes a general alarm hard to hear, a supplemental flashing red light. Marine Inspector observed engine room and generator room did not have any red flashing light and did not have General Alarm signs. Require vessel to correct alarms and have Coast Guard Marine Inspector observe.

The drydock examination must be conducted while the vessel is hauled out of the water or placed in a drydock or slipway. An Internal structural examination required by this part may be conducted while the vessel is afloat or while it is out of the water. Marine Inspector found overdue drydock and internal examination during administration audit. Previously, the vessel was issued shortened drydock and internal interval date due to shell plating damage. Vessel owner/operator is required to have drydock & internal exam conducted by the Coast Guard inspector. MISLE ref# [withheld]

An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI, or TPO, to be in compliance with this subpart provided that either: (b) The vessel has been both in satisfactory service insofar as structural adequacy is concerned and does not cause the structure of the vessel to be questioned by either the OCMI, or TPO engaged to perform an audit or survey. The vessel has a hole in the side shell plating near starboard side main deck, deteriorated/broken structural members, and deteriorated doubler/previous repairs in the forepeak. Vessel is required to immediately repair the hole prior to operating and insert/repair structural members within 30 days. Vessel will be required to drydock by 28FEB2023 to conduct permanent repairs to the deteriorated doubler.

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: (6) Low hydraulic steering fluid levels. Vessel does not have a low hydraulic level alarm installed for the steering system. Install alarm and demonstrate proper operation prior to operating.

Alarms must: (1) Be visible and audible at each operating station. Vessel was unable to demonstrate audible alarms at operating station. Install/repair alarm system at operating station and demonstrate audible alarms to satisfaction of CG marine inspector.

All portable fire extinguishers, semi-portable fire-extinguishing systems, fire-detection systems, and fixed fire-extinguishing systems, including ventilation, machinery shutdowns, and fixed fire-extinguishing system pressure-operated dampers on board the vessel, must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months. Vessel's semi-portable fire extinguisher has not been serviced IAW regulation. Provide servicing report to the satisfaction of CG marine inspector.

Except as noted in paragraph (c) of this section, stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet. Vessel's FCC license is expired. Renew license and provide copy to CG marine inspector.

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. 02Nov21: Vessel was required to complete an inspection prior to 01Nov21. Vessel did not complete an inspection by the deadline. Code has been changed to 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement). Vessel must submit a CG-3752 and complete and inspection prior to movement.