Vessel Condition Assessment

• Vessel Name

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Items checked prior to vessel visit:

• 1. Monthly safety equipment deficiencies corrected in timely manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Outstanding maintenance items (SAP work orders) reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Crew training up-to-date or plan to correct in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Most recent VCA, Vessel Crew Change Audit, Internal Vessel Audit, and SIRE inspection reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Credentials, Documentation and Records:

• 1. Valid Certificate of Documentation (COD) on board? 46 CFR 67.313 & 319

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. FCC Ships Station License onboard and valid? 47 CFR 80.13

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Is the operator aware of Marine Casualty reporting requirements? 46 CFR 140.900 & 46 CFR 4.05-1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Is the operator aware of Hazardous Conditions Reporting requirements? 33 CFR 160.215 & 33 CFR 164.82

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Are vessels spaces clean and decently habitable (Crews Quarters, Toilet and Washing Spaces, Galley, Serving, Pantries, Lockers)? 46 CFR 137.220 (k) & 46 CFR 140.505 (e)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Review records of required examination & tests (steering systems, signaling whistle, navigational equipment, communications, navigational lights, towing gear and propulsion control, general alarm, fire pump)? 46 CFR 140.615 & 33 CFR 164.80

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• 7. Is the Vessel Response Plan (VRP) accessible? 33 USC 1321 (j)(5) & 33 CFR 155.1045

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Vessel emergency drills completed per the company's TSMS (record of emergency drills & instruction must include the date, description, and personnel involved)? 46 CFR 140.420(g)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Crewmembers - Safety orientation (Required prior to getting underway first time on a particular towing vessel)? 46CFR 140.410(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Non-Crewmembers - Individuals that are not crew members provided vessel safety orientation? 46 CFR 140.415

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Are crew emergency duties & duty stations posted at each operation & in a visible location in a space commonly visited by crew? 46 CFR 140.405(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12. Is there a current crew roster with positions onboard? 46 CFR 140.400

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. Is the vessel free of conditions that pose a health/safety hazard to crew, vessel, or environment? 46 CFR 140.505

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14. Is the towing vessel record (TVR) being maintained per the company's TSMS? 46 CFR 140.910

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15. Are quality Navigational Assessments being documented in the TVR? 46 CFR 140.635

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16. Is the Marine Information Kiosk functioning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. Is the Responsible Carrier Officer (RCO) program being fully implemented on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Navigation Safety Equipment

• 1. Are up-to-date electronic navigation charts available onboard? 46 CFR 140.705

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Is the Captain/Pilot familiar with actions required in the event of electronic chart system (ECS) loss?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Is a USCG Light List for area of operation accessible onboard? 33 CFR 164.72(b)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Are USACE Notices to Navigation Interests or USCG Local Notice to Mariners accessible? 33 CFR 164.72 (b)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Able to access River Stages? 33 CFR 164.72 (b)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Are VTS Rules accessible onboard? 33 CFR 83.01(g)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Are Inland Navigation Rules accessible onboard? 33 CFR 83.01(g)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Is the Automatic Identification System (AIS) functioning and programmed with accurate vessel info? 46 CFR 140.725 & 33 CFR 164.46(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Is a VHF radio connected to a functioning battery backup? 33 CFR 164.72

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Are the Red and Green side lights; fitted with black screen (> 20 Meters (65.6ft) working properly? 33 CFR 83.23

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Two yellow towing lights in a vertical line (Inland) functioning? 33 CFR 83.24(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12. Whistle audible 1 mile? 33 CFR 86.23

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Life rings

• 1. Does the number and positioning of lifebuoys on the vessel meet the company's requirements (as listed in the TSMS)? Reference "Marine - Standard - Vessel Lifebuoys"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Are ring buoys stowed capable of being rapidly cast loose? 46 CFR 141.360(b)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Are life ring buoys in serviceable condition? 46 CFR 141.360(b)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. At least 2 lifebuoys have approved floating electric water light with lanyard attached to lifebuoys, at least 1 lifebuoy fitted with buoyant lifeline (at least 60 ft.)? 46 CFR 141.360(c)(1)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Each lifebuoy marked with vessel name? 46 CFR 141.360(b)(4)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Type I Life Jackets

• 7. Are there adequate number of lifejackets onboard per the COI manning? 46 CFR 141.340(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Is each lifejacket marked with vessel name? 46 CFR 141.340(f)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Do lifejackets have 31sq. in. of retro reflective material on front and back in upper quadrant? 46 CFR 141.340(f)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Are all lifejackets in serviceable condition? 46 CFR 141.340

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Do lifejackets have approved lights attached to front shoulder & power source not expired? 46 CFR 141.340(g)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12. Do all lifejackets have whistles secured by cord? 46 CFR 141.340(g)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. Are lifejackets stowed in readily accessible location? 46 CFR 141.340(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14. Are lifejacket stowage positions marked? 46 CFR 141.340(h)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Type V Work Vest

• 15. If spare work vests are stored in containers, are they marked with the words “WORK VEST”? 46 CFR 140.430(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment & Duties

• 16. Is towing vessel equipped with industrial type first aid cabinet or kit (and contains no expired items)? 46 CFR 140.435(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. Has lifesaving equipment been inspected tested and maintained as required? 46 CFR 141.235

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18. Are inspections and tests recorded as required? 46 CFR 141.235

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19. Do all personnel on board know what to do if someone falls overboard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20. Is the crew familiar with the location and use of all person-in-water retrieval equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Towline & Terminal Gear Equipment

• Are face wires, spring lines, deck machinery, and push gear appropriate, frequently inspected and serviceable? 33 CFR 164.76

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pollution Prevention

• 1. Is there an adequate supply of chemicals for MSD tank onboard? 33 CFR 159.65

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Does MSD have proper certification label and operating placard? 33 CFR 159.59

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Are Garbage Placards posted in galley and at the garbage storage location? 33 CFR 151.59

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Is the vessel compliant with MARPOL Annex VI? Copy in Red Book? MARPOL Annex VI 40 CFR 94

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Are Declarations of Inspections (DOI) for last 30 days onboard or accessible? 33 CFR 156.150

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Is oil pollution placard posted in the machinery space or at the bilge and ballast pump control station? 33 CFR 155.450

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Are all hoses in oil service properly marked? 33 CFR 155.800

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Is the spill containment system at hose connections, vents & fills in good condition? 33 CFR 155.320

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Are oil transfer procedures available/posted? 33 CFR 155.720/740

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Is the VGP inspection being completed and recorded daily? EPA VGP 4.1.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Firefighting & Prevention Equipment

• 1. Does the vessel have B-V semi-portable fire extinguishing system or a fixed fire-extinguishing system to protect engine room and have operating instructions posted? 46 CFR 142.315(a)(3)(i)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Are all fire extinguishers in serviceable condition and been tested? 46 CFR 142.230

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Are bilges and void spaces kept free from accumulating combustible and flammable materials/liquids? 46 CFR 142.220(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Storage areas kept free from accumulating combustible materials? 46 CFR 142.220(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Are paints, coatings other flammables/combustibles stored in a designated storage area or cabinet? 46 CFR 142.225(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Are flammable storage cabinets secured to vessel to prevent movement? 46 CFR 142.225(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Is a B-II portable extinguisher located near the designated area? (within 50' and in sight of flammable cabinet/storage room) 46 CFR 142.225(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Has fire detection system had annual test? 46 CFR 142.330(a)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Fixed fire pump: Are all valves necessary for operation in open position; or capable of operation from remote valve? 46 CFR 142.325(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Fire main system: Are sufficient number of fire hydrants with attached hose to reach any part of the machinery space using a single length of fire hose? 46 CFR 142.325(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Is an approved fire hose connected at each hydrant (minimum 1.5” diameter & 50’ length)? 46 CFR 142.325(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12. Are nozzles made of corrosion-resistant material capable of spray & straight stream? 46 CFR 142.325(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. Is the fire pump self priming and operating in satisfactory condition? 46 CFR 142.325 (e)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14. Are all fire axes in satisfactory condition? 46 CFR 142.227

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15. Do berthing space & lounges have smoke alarms, with installed detection or individual battery operational? 46 CFR 142.330(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machinery and Electrical Systems

• 1. Flammable & combustible materials not stored in machinery spaces, unless stored in suitable container that meets requirements in 46 CFR 142.225? 46 CFR 143.220(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. General alarm - Can be activated from the pilot house to notify persons on board of emergency and tested weekly? 46 CFR 143.235(b)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. General Alarm - Capable of notifying in any accommodation, work space, and engine room? 46 CFR 143.235(b)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Has installed, in the engine room and any other area where background noise makes a general alarm hard to hear, a supplemental flashing red light identified with a sign that reads "ATTENTION GENERAL ALARM - WHEN ALARM SOUNDS OR FLASHES GO TO YOUR STATION"? 46 CFR 143.235(b)(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Is the fuel shutoff valve operable from a safe place outside the space where valve is installed? 46 CFR 143.260(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Is the fuel shutoff valve control marked (1 inch letters) indicating purpose and the way to operate it? 46 CFR 143.260(e)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Are vent pipes for integral fuel tanks discharge to weather deck through a bend of 180 degrees, and fitted with 30 x 30 mesh flame screen? 46 CFR 143.265(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Is lighting suitable within crew working and living areas? 46 CFR 143.410(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Does emergency lighting provide sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space? 46 CFR 143.410(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Is vessel equipped with at least two portable, battery powered lights located in the pilothouse and at access to engine room? 46 CFR 143.410(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Existing towing vessel construction and arrangement requirements

• 1. Is vessel's official number marked on a clearly visible interior structural part of the hull? 46 CFR 67.121

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Is vessel's name and hailing port properly marked? 46 CFR 67.123(a)(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Are draft marks visible? 46 CFR 144.160(c). Note: Only required on "new towing vessels" and vessels operating under a Stability Document.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Are watertight doors and hatches marked with “WATERTIGHT DOOR – KEEP CLOSED” or “WATERTIGHT HATCH – KEEP CLOSED” 1" High lettering? 46 CFR 144.160(e)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Are escape hatches and Emergency exits marked with “EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR” (2" Lettering)? 46 CFR 144.160(f)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Do crew accommodations help provide a suitable environment for sleep and off-duty rest? 46 CFR 144.720

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Are exposed hazards such as gears and rotating machinery are protected by a cover, guard, or rail? 46 CFR 144.820

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Are means provided to ensure that windows immediately forward of the operating station in the pilothouse allow for adequate visibility regardless of weather conditions (windshield wipers, defoggers, clear-view, etc., for intended route)? 46 CFR 144.905(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/A