CHAMPION POLAR

An immersion suit of an appropriate size complying with the requirements of section 2.3 of the code shall be provided for every person onboard the ship. PSCO observed incorrect sizing of immersion suits for the crew. 74 SOLAS III 32.3.2

Paint locker shall be protected by a water spraying or sprinkler system. PSCO observed incorrect heads on sprinkler system in ppaint locker. 74 SOLAS II-2 10.6.3.1

In tankers, isolation valves shall be fitted in the fire main at the poop front in a protected position and on the tank deck at intervals of not more than 40m to preserve the integrity of the main system in case of fire or explosion. PSCO observed that 02 isolation valves did not function. Rectify prior to loading flammable cargo. 74 Solas II-2 10.2.1.4.4

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 the persons onboard. PSCO observed that the fixed gas detection was not detecting the correct LEL for the supplied test gas. 74 SOLAS I/11(a)

The company shall comply with requirements fo the ISM code. The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in accordance with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations established by the company. The operational nature of the deficiency 05 provides objective evidence of a failure in the implementation of the ISM code. An internal audit report satisfactory to the OCMI must be submitted within 90 days. PSCO observed that the crew does not have procedures for calibrating and testing the fixed gas monitoring system. 74 SOLAS IV/3.1 ISM Code 10.1

The IG system shall be capable of the delivering inert gas with an oxygen content of not more than 5% by volume to the cargo tanks at any required rate of flow. Fixed oxygen analyzer for IGG found inoperable due to previous flooding event of IGG lines, including sensor lines. At the time of the exam vessel was discharging cargo with an electronic bypass on the oxygen sensor and IGG panel, as well as using a portable gas meter for oxygen sampling. Deficiency is required to be rectified prior to cargo operations. 74 SOLAS (2004 Cons.) II-2/4.5.5.1.1 & FSS Code 15.2.2.1.2.5

The inert gas system shall be designed, constructed and tested to the satisfaction of the Administration. IGG system experienced flooding of the scrubber, blowers, and oxygen analyzing lines due to a shutdown caused by a failure of the cargo pump power pack system. Deficiency required to be rectified prior to cargo operations. 74 SOLAS (2004 Cons.) II-2/4.5.5.1.1 & FSS Code 15.2.2.1.1

Ships shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of a classification society. No.1 power pack tripped and caused a shutdown of the cargo pump system due to a zero insulation alarm and preferential trip. Deficiency required to be rectified prior to cargo operations. 74 SOLAS (2020 Cons.) II-1/3-1

Ships shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of a classification society. Cargo monitoring system panel found with ongoing alarm condition and erroneous value due to inoperable forward draft sensor in fore peak tank. 74 SOLAS (2020 Cons.) II-1/3-1

Following installation, the master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of the vessel subject to this subpart must properly maintain the BWMS in accordance with all manufacturer specifications. The hydrogen sensor on the starboard BWMS venting arrangement is broken off from permenant installation, leaving wires unshielded. 33 CFR 151.2025(1)

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. SHIP'S MAIN ENGINE GOVERNOR IS INOPERABLE. MAIN ENGINE CONTROL FROM BRIDGE INOPERABLE. SOLAS 74(2020 CONS.) 1/11

The master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of a vessel equipped with ballast tanks that operates in the waters of the United States must employ one of the authorized ballast water management methods listed in 33 CFR 151.2025(a). Vessel’s ballast water management system is inoperable. Vessel has been granted an extraordinary circumstance to employ the ballast water management method listed in 33 CFR 151.2025(a)(3) to conduct cargo operations while in the Sector New Orleans COTP Zone. In accordance with 33 CFR 151.2040(b)(3), the vessel must discharge only that amount of ballast water operationally necessary to ensure the safety and stability of the vessel for cargo operations.