ISLAND STAR

The Company Security Officer (CSO) must ensure a Vessel Security Plan (VSP) is developed and implemented for each vessel... No VSP was present onboard. CSO is to provide a plan tailored to the vessel and VSO is to ensure the implementation of the VSP prior to commercial operations beyond the exempted voyage on 11MAY2026. 46 CFR 140.660(b) 33 CFR 104.400(a) 705c 19MAY2026: Received letter from VSO confirming understanding of their duties and responsibilities, access to VSP, and implementation of VSP on the vessel. See Documents. Deficiency clearance pends on approval of the amendment to add the vessel. Informed CSO of requirement and update to action code.

Automatic Identification Systems or AIS means a maritime navigation safety communications system… that— Provides vessel information, including the vessel's identity… AIS was programmed with previous vessel name. O/o is to update AIS to reflect current vessel information prior to commercial operations beyond the exempted voyage on 11MAY2026. 46 CFR 140.725 33 CFR 164.46(a)(1) 705c 19MAY2026: MI attended for deficiency check, informed that deficiency pends of FCC licensing. Which is at final approval. Deficiency code changed to 30 days. ACID allowed for another one time approval to take a job under HOLLY ANN at Shelton tonight. They were informed of the requirement to request approval for each job. Action code changed to 50c.

Any towing vessel with alternating watches (shift work) or overnight accommodations must identify the duties and duty stations of each person onboard during an emergency. Posted Station Bill was from previous vessel o/o. The new o/o is to create and post a station bill that outlines their company/vessel’s procedures prior to commercial operations beyond the exempted voyage on 11MAY2026. 46 FR 140.405 705c

The Bridge-to-Bridge Act and the regulations of this part apply to every towing vessel 26 feet or over in length… One ship station license will be granted for operation of all maritime services transmitting equipment on board a vessel. FCC documentation does not reflect new O/o is to provide updated Station License and Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephony Certificate ensuring accuracy of vessel information in communications equipment. 47CFR80.13 47CFR80.1001 50c

The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weathertight function properly. MI observed cracked porthole glass in the following locations, o/o is to effect repairs ensuring water/weather tight integrity. -Head IVO Captain’s berthing -Mate’s Berthing -Head IVO Mate’s berthing 46 CFR 140.610(b) 50c

Paints, coatings, and other flammable or combustible products must be stored in a designated storage room or an approved flammable materials cabinet when not in use. A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must also be located in close proximity to the storage area, in addition to the vessel’s required portable extinguishers. MI noted that paint and other combustible products were stored in a space containing the fire pump switch.

Electrical conductors passing through watertight bulkheads must be installed so that the bulkhead remains watertight. MI noted various unsat cable penetrations in fiddley, engine room starboard side on the bulkhead in the laz, and deck penetrations under the switchboard panel outside the fiddley.

The Bridge-to-Bridge Act and the regulations of this part apply to the following vessels in the navigable waters of the United States: Every towing vessel of 26ft or over in length, while navigating. Vessel did not have required documentation.

Each liferaft or group of liferafts must be arranged for float-free launching. The arrangement must ensure that the liferaft or liferafts, when released and inflated, are not dragged under by the sinking vessel. Improper float free arrangement identified on liferaft. Vessel's crew rectified.

Captain did not have a FCC operator's license

Escape hatch from the starboard forward berthing was stuck closed and not able to be opened. This was identified early in the inspection. Crew worked diligently to get the hatch opened and operational prior to the end of the inspection.

The anchor light and fueling light were inop during the inspection.

Port Engine start battery was damaged during isntalation. The battery post was damaged and needs to be replaced.

When activated the high jacket water alarm did not sound at the panel

Lifejacket light not functioning. Provide functional marker light.

Portable fire and bilge pump leaking gasoline from carburetor. Correct gasoline leak.