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02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 9 May 2023
Resolved
The Coast Guard inspector conducting the drydock examination must examine each tail shaft for bends, cracks, and damage, including the sleeves or other bearing contact surfaces on the tail shaft for wear. Marine inspector examined tail shaft bearings and noted both port and stbd stern tube bearings were worn. Renew stern tube bearings to original thickness at next scheduled dry dock no later than 31 August 2024.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 August 2024
Resolved 31 May 2024
Resolution: Vsl dry docked 31May24 for credit and had tailshaft bearings pulled for replacement.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, or required to have the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 moinths before or after the COI anniversary date. Vessel missed 2 annual inspections.46CFR137.200
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 June 2022
Resolution: Conducted annual inspection on 28JUN2022.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction
gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment
systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operation.
Shaft seals on port & stbd M/Es are leaking excessively.
Adjust packing accordingly. 46CFR143.205(c)(1)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 1 July 2022
Resolution: Received photos and videos indicating master tightened packing on both p/s shaft seals. All found sat. Special note was made to pull shaft seals at next drydock.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weathertight function properly. 02 watertight doors on vessel failed chalk test. Conduct dog adjustments and grease fittings.46CFR140.610(b)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 1 July 2022
Resolution: Received photos and videos of repairs/adjustments to dogs and results of chalk test. All found sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Windings on both generators contain excessive dust. Clean windings. 46CFR143.400(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 July 2022
Resolution: Received, review and accepted photos of windings cleaned and free of dust.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming, power-driven, fixed fire pump, a fire main, and hoses and nozzles in accordance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section; or a portable pump, and hoses and nozzles, in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f) of this section. Marine Inspector observed inop pressure gauge on fixed fire pump.46CFR142.325
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 1 July 2022
Resolution: Reviewed and accepted evidence of fire pump at 70psi. All found sat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Towing vessels more than 65 feet in length must use navigation lights that meet UL1104 or other standards accepted by the Coast Guard. 2 white masthead lights were inoperable. Replace bulbs. 46CFR143.415(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 July 2022
Resolution: Received, review and accepted photos of satisfactory operation of masthead lights.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. Vessel had 2 first aid kits both containing expired medication. Replace expired medication. 46CFR140.435
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 June 2022
Resolution: Vessel replaced expired medicine.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Laundry
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
A crew accommodation space and a work space must be of sufficient size, adequate construction, and with suitable equipment to provide for the safe operation of the vessel and the protection and accommodation of the crew in a manner practicable for the size, facilities, service, route, and modes of operation of the vessel. Vessel's wash-machine and freezer were not bolted/secured. Secure wash-machine and freezer to prevent movement. 46CFR144.700(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 July 2022
Resolution: Received, review and accepted photos of newly secured washer and freezer with metal latches.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
The CSO or VSO must ensure an audit of the VSP is performed annually, beginning no later than one year from the initial date of approval and attach a letter to the VSP certifying that the VSP meets the applicable requirements of this part. Vessel has an approved plan but has not completed an annual audit. Complete an audit and provide a letter certified by the CSO stating the date the audit was completed.33CFR104.415(b)(10)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 July 2022
Resolution: Recieved and reviewed security audit conducted 30JUN2022 by the CSO of Gulf Oceanic Marine Contractors, all found sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve. Vessel did not have distribution panels labeled with amperage. Label accordingly. 46CFR143.400(d)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 July 2022
Resolved 11 July 2022
Resolution: Received, review and accepted photos of satisfactory labeling on the distribution panel.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Windows and other openings at the operating station must be of sufficient size and properly located to provide a clear field of vision for safe operation in any condition. Vessel's windshield is cracked. Provide proof of windshield order prior to movement and repair windshield within 30 days.
46CFR144.905(a)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 July 2022
Resolved 21 July 2022
Resolution: Windshield proof of order provided on 30JUN2022. Recieved satisfactory photos of glass replacement to the windshield.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weathertight function properly. Weathertight door on bridge does not close fully. Make necessary adjustments to dogs and grease fittings. 46CFR140.610(b)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 July 2022
Resolved 11 July 2022
Resolution: Received, review and accepted satisfactory photos of weathertight door greased and adjusted.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Towing vessels must be equipped
with the following equipment, as applicable to the area of operation:
(b)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. Vessel's search light is leaking.46CFR140.725(b)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 July 2022
Resolved 21 July 2022
Resolution: Recieved photo evidence of satisfactory operation of vessel's search light.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
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. Master reported knocking when engaging port side clutch. Provide tech report attesting to the satisfactory operation of the port clutch.46CFR143.205(a)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 July 2022
Resolved 12 July 2022
Resolution: Received, review and accepted photos and service report conducted by GOM on the port clutch. Port clutch pump drive was found to be failing and was replaced in kind.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location:
(1) Main engine lubricating oil pressure and main engine RPM. Vessel pressure gauge for clutching in/out was inop.46CFR143.230(c)(1)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 July 2022
Resolved 21 July 2022
Resolution: Recieved photo evidence of satisfactory pressure gauge replacement for the clutching in/out.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 pounds per square inch maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) must be equipped with an indicating pressure gauge (in a readily visible location) and with one or more spring-loaded relief valves. The total relieving capacity of such relief valves must prevent pressure from exceeding the MAWP, as established by the manufacturer, by more than 10 percent. Vessel's air receiver gauges are set to the MAWP. Replace gauges so that the maximum psi on the gauge is at a minimum of 10% greater than the MAWP.46CFR143.300(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 July 2022
Resolved 11 July 2022
Resolution: Received, review and accepted photos of newly installed air receiver 0-300 PSI gauges.