LIBERTY PRIDE

The machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction for the service for which they are intended. Pressure, Thermal, and RPM Gauges throughout the vessel for are damaged and not maintained. No gauge maintenance program was able to be produced during the COI. 90 Days to implement

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. In meeting these requirements, the company should ensure that inspections are held at appropriate intervals and records of these activities are maintained. The inspections should be integrated into the ship's operational maintenance routine. Many gauges throughout the vessel were found damaged and not maintained or calibrated. SMS procedures for gauge maintenance and calibration were not implemented and tracked in the SMS. 90 Days to implement. ISM Code, 10.1,10.2,10.3, and 10.4

The machinery shall be of a design amd construction adequate for the service for which it is inteded. There was a fuel oil leak coming from the #4 cylinder fuel pump which required repair.

The machinery shall be of a design amd construction adequate for the service for which it is inteded. There was a lube oil leak found coming from the aft oil cooler needing repair.

The boilers shall be of a design amd construction adequate for the service for which it is inteded. The boiler cascade tank had an oil/water interface device which was in alarm mode, make necessary repairs to ensure proper operation.

The boilers shall be of a design amd construction adequate for the service for which it is inteded. Make proper repairs to the boiler cascade system salinity monitor box.

When the potential of the final emergency source reaches 85 to 95 percent of normal value, the emergency loads must transfer automatically to the final emergency power source and this transfer must be accomplished in no more than 45 seconds after failure of the normal source of power. MI tested emergency generator, which started on loss of power; however, air circuit breaker remained open and failed to power emergency switchboard. Engineer replaced faulty relay, MI retested as operational. Require Class verification of repair.

The OCMI will determine the specific manning levels for vessels required to have certificates of inspection by part B of subtitle II of title 46 U.S.C. The masters or individuals in command of all vessels, whether required to be inspected under 46 U.S.C. 3301 or not, are responsible for properly manning vessels in accordance with the applicable laws, regulations, and international conventions. Vessel reports sailing short the second mate required by the COI. Vessel shall ensure second mate position is properly filled IAW the COI minimum manning requirements prior to departing the Sector Delaware Bay OCMI zone.

As far as reasonable and practicable, rescue boats, other than lifeboats must be launched with their assigned crew aboard and maneuvered in the water each month. Rescue boat launching was not permitted by the port during the COI inspection. Launch and maneuver rescue boat to satisfaction of ABS surveyor. 46CFR199.180(d)(7)

A fixed fire detection and fire alarm system shall be installed in machinery spaces where the installation of automatic and remote control systems and equipment has been approved in lieu of continuous manning of the space. The steering gear room's alarm horn and beacon did not activate when testing smoke detectors. 74SOLAS(09) II-2 7.4.1.2

lifesaving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. The rescue boat search light was not functional.74SOALS(14) III 20.2

Maintenance, testing and inspections of lifesaving appliances shall be carried out based on the guidelines developed by the organization and in a manner having due regard to ensuring reliability of such appliances. The rescue boat's brake release cable can fall off of the sheaves before tension is applied to the cable, reducing reliability. Provide manufacturer's report.74SOLAS(14) III 20.3.1

Periodic Safety test procedures described in subpart 61.40 must be submitted and approved by Marine Safety Center. Current approved test procedures do not include testing for the Kongsberg alarm and monitoring system power sources. This shall be added and resubmitted to Marine Safety Center for approval.

Hazmat employees have not received recurring hazmat training within the past 3 years. A hazmat employee must receive training at least once every 3 years. Complete required training to satisfaction of marine inspector prior to carriage of hazmat. 49 cfr 172.704 (c)(2)

Two boat hooks from the life boat and one from the recure boat, replace.

Provide one small immersion suit for crew member, as required to fit.

Vessel failed to complete annual inspection due 4 Sep, 2011.