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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. 40ac

An immersion suit, complying with the requirements of section 2.3 of the Code or an anti-exposure suit complying with section 2.4 of the Code, of an appropriate size, shall be provided for every person assigned to crew the rescue boat or assigned to the marine evacuation system party. PSCO observed three immersion suits with torn seams in locations of the entry zipper and boot seams. While onboard the vessel received a requisition containing two replacement immersion suits. 74SOLAS(20) III/7.3

Internal combustion engines of a cylinder diameter of 200 mm or a crankcase volume of 0.6 m3 and above shall be provided with crankcase explosion relief valves of a suitable type with sufficient relief area. PSCO observed one explosion relief valve wired shut and other explosion relief valves that appeared to be over tightened causing deformation of the internal structure. Requesting clarification by certificate issuing authority.

Not less than two of these shall also be provided with lifebuoy self-activating smoke signals complying with the requirements of paragraph 2.1.3 of the Code and be capable of quick release from the navigation bridge;PSCO observed C/O not able to release free fall lifebuoy upon request.

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with 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. PSCO observed bilge water tank over flowing and crew was unable to locate the source of the water. Require class to certify the structural integrity and sea worthiness of the bilge water holding tank. 74SOLAS (2004) 1/11(a)

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with 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. PSCO observed crew pumping exceess bilge water into the aft peak tank. Require company to remove water by approved means and certify the tank clean and free of oil. 14SOLAS (2004) 1/11(a)

0999-Other(Safety in general) - Class A divisions are so constructed as to be capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame to the end of the one hour standard fire test. Class A fire doors on B and C deck have worn gaskets and need to be replaced. 74 SOLAS (09) II-2/3.4 50ac

1410-Propulsion main engine- Ships shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of a classification society. Vessel had five failed starts, technician report required. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/3.1 17ac

0740-Pumps-Fire Fighting systems and appliances shall be readily available for immediate use. Vessel in ballast condition and is unable to produce any pressure with emergency fire pump even after priming the system. After loading cargo, provide proof of operation to the satisfaction of RO. SOLAS 74a II-2/14.2.1.2. 17a

0715-detection-Fixed fire detection systems shall be periodically tested by means of equipment to which the detector is designed to respond. Crew testing fixed smoke and heat detectors with cigarette smoke and lighters. Request clarification from RO attesting to the satisfaction of this testing method. SOLAS 74a II-2/7.3.2 16a

The vessel's gyro compass was reported as being inoperable and an inbound LOD was requested.