MISS AVA

Portable fire pump must have a sufficient lined commercial fire hose immediately available to attach to it. Vessel does not have a suitable fire hose.

Each life float must be fitted with a floating electric water light. Vessel's life float did not have a floating electric water light.

At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 ft must be fitted with a floating electric water light. One of the vessel's lifebuoy floating electric water light was inoperable.

"Each towing vessel must carry the survival craft specified in Table 141.305 of this section." Vessel did not have the appropriate survival craft on board for its intended route.

"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 pilothouse.

"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 fuel maintenance plan.

"Towing vessels must be equipped with a Fathometer" Vessel does not have a fathometer Vessel will have until next drydock to install fathometer.

Portable watertight containers for pyrotechnic distress signals must be of a bright color and must be clearly marked in legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches) high with “DISTRESS SIGNALS”. Portable watertight container needs to be marked with "DISTRESS SIGNALS". 46 CFR 141.375(e)(1)

At least one lifebuoy must have a lifeline, secured around the body of the lifebuoy. Lifebuoy line was secured to the lifebuoy grab-line. 46 CFR 141.360(c)(1)

At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light. Floating electric water light line needs to be secured to the lifebuoy, not the lifebuoy grab line. 46 CFR 141.360(c)(2)

An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. Port Engine, Starboard Engine and Generator need covers over rotating components. 46 CFR 144.820

Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Port Main, Starboard Main and Generator installed glass sight glasses are no protected. 46 CFR 143.245(a)

Piping for flammable or combustible liquid, seawater cooling, or firefighting systems must be clearly marked by labeling or color coding that enables the crew to identify its function. Vessel could not produce color code diagram. Vessel needs to abide by color coding system and paint all relevant systems the corresponding color per their color code diagram. 46 CFR 143.250

At least one lifebuoy must have a lifeline, secured around the body of the lifebuoy. If more than one lifebuoy is carried, at least one must not have a lifeline attached. Lifebuoy line wasted. Replace with 60 foot, buoyant, non-kinking, 5/16 diameter, dark colored line. Install grab lines approved under 46CFR160.050 or 46CFR160.150. Grab lines missing.

The Master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings are designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. The rudder compartment gasket was deteriorated & silicone used to enhance seal. Replace watertight gasket.

Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working or living spaces. Must provide sufficient lighting during emergency egress and must be either automatic, battery-operated with a duration of no less than 2 hrs or phosphorescent adhesive lighting strips. Install either emergency lighting or strips.

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The master of a towing vessel must ensure that each crewmember participates in fire-fighting drills and receives instruction at least once each month. Drills must take place onboard the towing vessel as if there were an actual emergency. They must include: (1) Participation by all crewmembers; (2) Breaking out and using, or simulating the use of, emergency equipment; (3) Testing of all alarm and detection systems by operation of the test switch or by activation of one or more devices; (4) Putting on protective clothing by at least one person, if the towing vessel is so equipped; and (5) Functionally testing the self-priming capability of the portable fire pump, if the towing vessel is so equipped. Vessel fire drill records do not detail essential details of drill parameters nor include all components described above.

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: Auxiliary generator engine low lubricating oil pressure; Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temperature. 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. Generator alarm location at operating station not provided.

ITV [name withheld] had multi-outlet adapters that were connected to other adapters. Vessel representative disconnected the adapters and plug electrical components into the installed outlets.

Individuals, who are not crewmembers, on board vessel must receive a safety orientation prior to getting underway; to include: (a) The location, operation, and use of lifesaving equipment; (b) Emergency procedures; (c) Methods to notify crewmembers in the event of an emergency; and (d) Prevention of falls overboard. Vessel crew failed to provide safety orientation to non-crew.