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A fixed fire pump must be capable of: Delivering water simultaneously from the two highest hydrants, or from both branches of the fitting if the highest hydrant has a Siamese fitting, at a pitot-tube pressure of at least 344 kilopascals (kPa) (50 pounds per square inch (psi)), and a flow rate of at least 300 liters per minute (lpm) (80 gallons per minute (gpm). Inspector discovered that the fire pump was only outputting 40 psi pressure. 46 CFR 142.325(a)(1)

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Submersible pumps had an exposed wire, posing a potential electrical hazard. 46 CFR 143.400(a)

Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve. Inspector discovered unlabeled "spares" that were energized. 46 CFR 143.400(d)

Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments. Liquid of unknown origin was found in battery enclosures. 46 CFR 143.400(f)

Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Wiring for the batteries for the main diesel engines were inappropriately rigged, possibility for wiring to come loose. 46 CFR 143.400(e)

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. Flammable liquids onboard vessel must be stored in the above-mentioned cabinet. 46 CFR 142.225(a)

The connections of flexible cable plugs and socket outlets must be designed to prevent unintended separation. Outlet near starboard generator needs to be mounted. 46 CFR 143.400(i)

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: Be maintained to ensure proper operation. Port Main Engine heat exchanger was discovered to be leaking. 46 CFR 143.205(c)(1)

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: Be maintained to ensure proper operation. Starboard generator raw water hose is beginning to fail. 46 CFR 143.205(c)(1)

The master of a towing vessel must ensure that each crew member participates in fire-fighting drills and receives instruction at least once each month. Marine Inspector observed vessel did not have monthly training and fire drill records. Complete and record fire drill/training in TVR.

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 and emergency conditions. Marine Inspector observed general alarm, navigation equipment and radios did not operate during Deadship test. Connect Radios and general alarm to a functioning battery back up.

All fire-detection systems, and fixed fire-extinguishing systems, including ventilation, machinery shutdowns, on board the vessel, must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months, as prescribed in paragraphs (a)(1) through (8) of this section. Vessel fire-detection panel was last serviced May 2019. Vessel is required to have a servicing facility service fire detection panel to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector prior to movement.

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Vessel had multiple dead end wires under the wheel house space and had many splices of wires without proper connectors. Vessel also had 3 large wires spliced into one plug into an surge protector. Vessel is required to remove, cap and fix wiring under wheelhouse to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector prior to movement.

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 SSDGs windings were coated in oil. Clean windings to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector prior to movement.

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. Vessels shaft seals had an excessive leaks estimated ¼” steady stream. Vessel is required to provide proof that the vessels shaft seals are corrected to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector prior to movement.

The crew of each towing vessel must demonstrate the ability to operate the primary and auxiliary machinery and electrical systems for which they are responsible, and to do so under normal and emergency conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, responses to alarms and restoration of propulsion and steering in the event of failure. Vessels Port MDE and SSDG was unable to start during the inspection.

The TVR must include a chronological record of events as required by this subchapters. Vessel TVR did not list any items chronological and was missing 06 months of logs from October to April. Vessel managers are required to give training to Master on the responsibility of items that must be logged under 46CFR140.915 to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector prior to movement.

Fire detection systems control panel includes labels for all switches and indicator lights, identifying their functions. Vessel fire control panel did not have zones labeled for the zones on board. Provide proper labeling for the fire detection panel to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector prior to movement.

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 Stbd MDE had an excessive exhaust leak at the elbow of the exhaust system. Vessel is required to ensure that the exhaust leak has been fixed to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector within 14 days.

A towing vessel must carry lifebuoys as follows: be capable of being rapidly cast loose; not be permanently secured to the vessel in any way; marked in block capital letters with name of vessel, lifebuoys must have the following attachments. Floating electric water light approved under 161.010 or 161.110. Vessels Stbd side light did not have a lanyard with a corrosion resistant clip and was tied to lifebuoy. Wrong battery was inside the light. Vessels Port side life buoy was tied to the vessel and light was not secured to the ring by any means. The Port side life buoy setup also made it impossible to cast free lifebuoy based on the set up. Vessels name was faded on both ring buoys. Repair all items listed above prior to movement to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.

Fuel systems for towing vessel main engines and generators must have a documented maintenance plan to ensure proper operation of the system.Vessel did not have a documented maintenance plan for fuel filters. Vessel operators must develop a maintenance plan to cover fuel filters with in 14 days to satisfaction of MI

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Marine Inspector observed STBD generator battery enclosure not secured and being supported electric conductors and Port Side with no enclosure.

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel. Marine Inspector observed disconnected air filter on the STBD generator.

Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 °C (428 °F), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers, must be insulated. Marine Inspector observed exposed turbo charger and exhaust manifold on the PORT main engine.

Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. Marine Inspector observed one inch hole, as the result of corrosion, in the electrical enclosure for the steering gear system.

All individuals must wear PPE appropriate to the activity being performed. Master and crewmember did not wear steel-toed boots while working in areas requiring their use. Vessel owner required to provide training to master and crew member on general health and safety requirements.

All crewmembers must be provided with health and safety information and training that includes the content and procedures of the operator’s health and safety plan. Annual refresher training required but can be done in modules over time. Vessels crew wasnt knowledgeable of Health and Safety Manual.

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 the [name withheld] top deck walk way and vessels stack had a few inch crack vertical and couple inch crack horizontal. Provide a repair plan to the OCMI within 14 days prior to making repairs.

The frame or support of any semi-portable fire extinguisher fitted with wheels must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a steel bulkhead or deck to prevent it from rolling under heavy sea conditions. Vessels semi portable was not secured to the vessel.

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. Vessel did not have emergency lighting in the berthing area or forward hole of the engine room. Provide emergency lights in the above spaces.

Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve. Vessels Circuit breakers in the galley were not properly marked. Clean and mark with proper loads for each breaker. Ensure breaker blank is fully blocking the panel.

All lifesaving equipment must be tested and maintained in accordance with the minimum requirements of §199.190 of this chapter, as applicable, Vessels Buoyant apparatus was deteriorated. Vessel is restricted to a rivers route no more than 1 mile from shore until proper buoyant apparatus or above is installed on the vessel.

Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be made available and on hand for all personnel engaged in an activity that requires the use of PPE. Incorrect Work vest were being used on board the vessel for use by crew.

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. Marine Inspector observed engine room emergency lighting was inoperable.

Each escape hatch and emergency exit used as means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 50 millimeters (2 inches) high: “EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR”. Marine Inspector observed forward engine room emergency escape hatch was labeled "Confined Space", properly label prior to operation.

The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector or TPO, as applicable. Vessel's crew and owner were unable to provide fire-fighting servicing documentation.

The owner / managing operator must ensure the fire detection system is tested IAW the manufacturer's design manual. Found no on-board procedures for testing fire detectors and crew was not familiar with test methods. Provide on-board fire detector test procedures and ensure crew is properly trained on test methods to the satisfaction of the attending USCG MI.