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The vessel representative reported a temporary patch over a hole in the vessels hull stopping the ingress of water. The cognizant OCMI may require review of a vessels watertight integrity. Maintain daily inspection of the vessel watertight integrity. Provide written repair proposal. If the owner cannot maintain the towing vessel to be in compliance with sub-chapter M at all times the Certificate of Inspection must be withdrawn.

Vessel does not have adequate rails or hands grabs on the periphery of main deck. Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. Equivalent protection may include lifelines, wire rope, chains, and bulwarks that provide strength and support equivalent to fixed rails. Provide rails or equivalent protection on the periphery of vessel to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

Life rings on port and starboard side were missing vessel stenciling and water light on starboard side. towing vessel of at least 26 feet, but less than 79 feet, in length must carry a minimum of two lifebuoys located on opposite sides of the vessel where personnel are normally present. Lifebuoys on port in starboard side shall be in accordance with 46 CFR 141.360 to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine inspector.

Engine gauges in the pilot house are not in working order or mislabeled. 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: Main engine, low lubricating oil pressure, Main engine high cooling water temperature, Auxiliary generator engine low lubricating oil pressure, Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temperature, High bilge levels, Low hydraulic steering Low fuel level, if fitted with a day tank. Alarms must 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. Repair or replace alarms in accordance with 46 CFR 143.230 to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

Vessel does not have general alarm or public address system that has audible and visual indication in the engine room for emergencies. Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that:(1)Is activated at each operating station and can notify persons onboard in the event of an emergency:(2) Is capable of notifying persons in any accommodation, work space, and the engine room:(3) Has installed, in the engine room and any other area where background noise makes a general alarm hard to hear, a supplemental flashing red light that is identified with a sign that reads: “Attention General Alarm - When Alarm Sounds or Flashes Go to Your Station”. A public-address (PA) system or other means of alerting all persons on the towing vessel may be used in lieu of the general alarm in paragraph (b) of this section if the system meets the requirements of paragrahs(2) and (3) of this section. Install general alarm to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

Vessel did not have records for towing gear. The results of the inspections required by 33 CFR 164.76 must be documented in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. A record of the type, size, and service of each towline, face wire, and spring line, used to make the towing vessel fast to her tow, must be available to the Coast Guard or third-party auditor for review. The following minimum information is required in the record: The dates when examinations were performed, the identification of each item of towing gear examined, and the name(s) of the person(s) conducting the examinations. Create towing gear record to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

Vessels 160-B Semi Portable fire extinguisher gauge is in the red indicating the bottle is empty. A towing vessel that is certificated on a rivers rout must be equipped with an approved B-V/160B semi portable fire extinguisher system to protect the engine room. Have 160-B semi portable fire extinguisher serviced or obtain new one to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine inspector.

Vessel rep reported the generator was overheating and unable to provide load to ships services. Piping systems and tanks exposed to the outside of hull must be made of metal and maintained in a leak free condition. Have certified marine mechanic identify why generator is overheating and verify the integrity of the cooling system, that the keel coolers are not leaking fluid into bilge or river to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine inspector.

Vessels engine room bilge had excessive oil and water that did not appear from any known source. According to ship’s crew bilges were clean and dry three days earlier. No person may intentional drain oil or hazardous materials into the bilge of a towing vessel from any source. Have bilges pumped dry to a satisfactory holding tank/facility, cleaned and identify sources of oil and water. Notify the attending Coast Guard Marine inspector once leaking source is located/identified. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine inspector.

Steering gear hydraulic gauge is showing no indication of pressure and steering gear is making a grinding metallic noise. Each towing vessel equipped with rudder must have a means to monitor and control the position of the rudder at each operating station. Replace hydraulic gauge and identify source of grinding metallic noise on steering gear and make satisfactory repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Owner created a fuel gauge using platsic hose and wood that was non approved design alteration to fuel system.

Generator has significant oil leak in the vacinity of exhaust manifold. All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid. Repair oil leak to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.

Vessels 160 B fire extinguisher gauge was in the red indicating the semi portable extinguisher had been discharged or had not been serviced. A towing vessel that is Certificated for rivers must have an approved 160-B semi-portable fire-extinguishing system to protect the engine room. Service 160-B semi-portable fire-extinguishing system in accordance with 46 CFR 142.240(2) to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Vessels generator governor stuck during inspection and had over speed. Master shut down generator by pulling the fuel shutout valve.

Vessel does not have installed high bilge level alarms. 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 for high bilge levels. Install high bilge levels alarm. Alarm must me audible and visible at the operating station to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Vessel did not have required bilge pump for dewatering. There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Any portable pump must have sufficient hose length and pumping capability. All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended backflooding through bilge piping. Install bilge pump to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Vessel does not have installed low hydraulic steering levels alarm. 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 for low hydraulic steering levels alarm. Alarm must me audible and visible at the operating station. Install low hydraulic steering levels alarm to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine inspector.

Vessel did not have an installed Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temperature alarm. 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 on the Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temperature. The alarm must 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. Install alarm to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Life jackets did not have whistle or light and name. Each life jacket must have a life jacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life jacket. (2) Each life jacket must have a whistle firmly secured by a cord to the lifejacket. Provide life jackets in accordance with 46 CFR 141.340 to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Vessel did not have required first aid kit. 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. Provide first aid kit to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Vessel search light was not operational. Towing vessels must be equipped with a Search light, controllable from the vessel's operating station and capable of illuminating objects at a distance of at least two times the length of the tow. Make search light operational to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Owner could not provide provide health and safety plan. 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. Training must be repeated annually and may be conducted over time in modules covering specific topics. Provide health and safety plan and training in accordance with 46 CFR 140.515 to the Satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Vessels handrail on main deck are not suitable for holding/grabbing while transiting alongside of vsl. Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. In areas where space limitations make deck rails impractical, such as at narrow catwalks in way of deck-house side. Handrails may be acceptable. Install handrails suitable for grabbing/holding while transiting maindeck sides to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Ventilation for aft void on stern was holed and wasted. Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. Renew ventilation to original to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Window was broke on the port side engine room. Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces. Repair window in the engine room to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Vessel did not have an approved fire detection system. Fire-detection systems. Each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. Each detector, control panel, remote indicator panel, and fire alarm are approved by the Commandant under approval series 161.002 or listed by a NRTL as set Install to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard inspector

Lifebuoy did not have required life line and water light was missing two screw that if was submerged in water the light would fill with water. In addition a second life ring is required 37ft ITV. At least one lifebuoy must have a lifeline, secured around the body of the lifebuoy. A towing vessel of at least 26 feet, but less than 79 feet, in length must carry a minimum of two lifebuoys located on opposite sides of the vessel where personnel are normally present. Acquire life line and Lifebuoy and repair water light to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Inspector.

Owner installed a non approved alteration to the original fuel system using a nonmetallic flexible hose that is not of suitable material for a sight glass gauge. New installation that are not replacement in kind must comply with the requirements in subpart C of this part. Remove unapproved rubber hose sight glass to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.