SAN MARTIN

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. During inbound transit vessel lost propulsion. SOLAS 74(20 consld.) I/11(a)

THE MASTER, OWNER, OPERATOR, AGENT, OR PERSON IN CHARGE OF ANY VESSEL EQUIPPED WITH BALLAST WATER TANKS THAT OPERATES IN THE WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES MUST FOLLOW THESE PRACTICES: MAINTAIN A BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT (BWM) PLAN THAT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE VESSEL AND THAT WILL ALLOW THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PLAN'S IMPEMENTATION TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE VESSEL'S BWM STRATEGY AND COMPLY WITH THE REQUIRMENTS OF THIS SUBPART. THE PLAN MUST INCLUDE THE ACTIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE MANDATORY BWM REQUIREMENTS AND PRACTICES. PSCO'S OBSERVED VESSEL DOES NOT HAVE AN APPROVED BWM SYSTEM OR AMS ON BOARD, ALTHOUGH THE VESSEL'S RECORDS SHOW THE VESSEL HAS NOT DISCHARGED BALLAST WATER INTO US WATERS, THE VESSEL'S BWM PLAN DOES NOT STATE HOW THE VESSEL WILL COMPLY WITH 33CFR151.2025 FOR DISCHARGE OF BALLAST WATER WHILE INSIDE US WATERS. -cite: 33cfr151.2050(g)(2)

The machinery and associated piping shall be so installed to reduce any danger and other hazards. a hydraulic line on the steering gear is leaking and pooling hurdaulic fluid in containment.

07126 - Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO observed oil accumulation in oil box void space under main engine platform, oil was pooled under generator #1, and leaking from generator #3, fuel oil line, main fuel oil pump, oil soaked lagging was found around bunker tank line, fuel oil line to the main engine, and lagging around fuel oil valve on fuel oil pump. 74SOLAS(20)II-2/4.1.1 30ac

15109 - The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations and with any additional requirements which may be established by the company. PSCO's requested to see the vessel's procedures and maintenance checklists for the engine room. The chief engineer provided daily checklists that were all checked "OK" although the PSCO observed multiple leaks, pooled oil, and oil soaked lagging throughout the engine room. The only standing orders with regards to leaks in the engine room stated they must be reported to the chief engineer. Due to the objective evidence in the above deficiencies, the vessel is not in substantial compliance with relevant conventions. The Captain of the Port questions the adequacy and overall implementation of the vessel's SMS under the ISM Code. An external audit is required to determine whether the ship is operating in accordance with the ISM Code. Provide a copy of the completed audit report to USCG prior to departure from port. 74SOLAS(14)IX/3.1 ISM Code 10.1 30ac

03102 - The ring, line, and letters shall be painted in white or yellow on a dark ground or black on a light ground. The marks shall be plainly visible. Starboard deck line not painted, marking line no plainly visible. ILLC 66/Reg. 8 50ac

07120 - Doors along any designated escape route shall not require keys to unlock them. PSCO oberved door for elevator emergency escape locked at the time of exam. 74SOLAS(20)II-2/13.3.2.6.1 10c