ENDEAVOR

ach 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:(1) Main engine low lubricating oil pressure;(2) Main engine high cooling water temperature;(3) Auxiliary generator engine low lubricating oil pressure;(4) Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temperature;(5) High bilge levels;(6) Low hydraulic steering fluid levels, if applicable; and(7) Low fuel level, if fitted with a day tank. - Port MDE High Water Temperature alarm was inoperable.

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 has an exhaust leak on the STBD MDE. Port MDE exhaust blower has excessive build-up.

Each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. The owner managing operator must ensure the following: The design of the system and its installation on the towing vessel is certified and inspected by a registered professional engineer with experience in fire-detection system design, by a technician with qualifications as a National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) level IV fire alarm engineering technician, or by an authorized classification society with equivalent experience, to comply with paragraphs (a)(1) through (6) of this section. - Vessel did not have a P&E Letter for current fire detection panel. Fire detection panel zones not labeled.

A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. MI requires diver and surveyor report attesting to vessel's seaworthiness prior to movement.

An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI to be in compliance with this subpart provided that either: 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] observed excessive scaling and wastage within engine room and forward storage compartment. Descale and clean all compartments and voids. Owner/operator to provide report attesting to allowable wastage limits in way of bottom plating to the satisfaction of USCG MI to determine any necessary repairs.

Piping and tanks exposed to the outside of the hull must be made of metal and maintained in a leak free condition. MI observed starboard side sea chest piping to have 2" hole. Provide repair plan to conduct permanent repairs to sea chest piping to the satisfaction of marine inspector.

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must:(1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation. Vessel suffered a reduction of propulsion on the port engine. Vessel shall enact permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the USCG.

MARINE SANITATION DEVICE IS NOT MARKED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS.