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Where a low pressure CO2 system is fitted to comply with this regulation, the following applies: Provisions shall be made for pressure gauges. Differential pressure gauges for both CO2 containers/refrigeration units were inop/require replacement. SOLAS II-2/10.4.1.1.1, FSS: Ch. 5, 2.2.4.3.1

Ships shall be provided with arrangements, equipment and fittings of sufficient safe working load to enable the safe conduct of all towing and mooring operations associated with the normal operation of the ship. Vessels starboard windlass has lost functionality due to hydraulic failure. Vessel to repair and restore starboard windlass to the satisfaction of class. SOLAS(20)II-1/3-8.2

The certificate of inspection (COI) issued by an Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI), to a vessel required to be inspected under 46 U.S.C. 3301 specifies the minimum complement of officers and crew necessary for the safe operation of the vessel. U.S. regulations apply to U.S. certificated vessels even while outside the jurisdiction of the United States. Vessel discharged a U.S. mariner fulfilling the 2nd mate position and embarked a non-US credentialed mariner with the intent to depart Jacksonville, FL with a foreign second Mate. Submit contracts for all credentialed mariners required by 46 CFR 15.501 who will be on board the vessel prior to departure from Jacksonville so that compliance with 46 CFR 15.720 can be verified.

Each vessel owner and oeprator must ensure that the vessel operates in compliance with the requirements of 33 CFR 104.200(b)(4). Remove non-U.S. credentialed mariner prior to departure.

Vessel is sailing short 1xAB en route from Newark, NJ to Koper, Slovenia. Voyage was initiated on 25SEP and will complete on or around 08OCT.

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 Master in charge of the vessel is responsible for properly manning the vessel in accordance with the applicable laws, regulations, and international conventions. The vessel is currently short 01 Able Seaman as specified on the COI. 01 AB to be provided prior to sailing international. Return to full crew compliment.

The company should ensure that each ship is manned with qualified, certificated and medically-fit seafarers in accordance with national and international requirements. Except as otherwise provided, each unlicensed seaman must be a citizen of the United States, a lawfully admitted alien, or a foreign national enrolled in the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Vessel embarked foreign national A/B on 08Aug2022 in Japan under the provisions of 46 USC 8103(e) and 46 CFR 15.720 (a). On 01Sep2022 the vessel arrived in U.S. port (Brunswick, GA) and the foreign national was not discharged. The vessel then subsequently completed a voyage from Brunswick, GA to Charleston, SC with a foreign national serving in the capacity of A/B. The provisions of 46 CFR 15.720 (a) do not apply to U.S. flagged vessels on domestic voyages. SOLAS IX/3.1; ISM Code 6.2.1; 46 USC 8301 (b); 46 CFR 15.720 (a).

The engineer on watch observed fuel leaking from the Main Engine number 1 cylinder, aft fuel injector high pressure pipe. Fuel was secured to that cylinder, the bridge was notified, and the Main Engine was stopped. Tugs Helan Moran and Haley Moran pushed the vessel back to Berth 2. At 0400 hrs, the vessel was made fast. At 0424 hrs, the pilot departed the vessel placing the vessel on VTS hold until such time as repairs are completed and certified by Class surveyor. After inspection, it was found that the H.P. fuel pipe had failed causing the leak. The said pipe was replaced with an on board spare. The Main Engine was satisfactorily tested.

There must be ground detection for each ship’s service power system. While testing the 440v and 220v feeder panels, ground faults were indicated on the C phase.

Fluid power motors and pumps installed on vessels subject to inspection shall be certified by the manufacturer as suitable for the intended use. Pressure gauges on the hydraulic mooring power packs were leaking and were leaking internally.

Each vessel must have a general emergency alarm system that meets the requirements of this sub part. 06 alarm panel units in the machinery space had inoperable lights and rotating beacons and system operational status light.

Tests must be conducted at periodic intervals specified by the Coast Guard to confirm that vital systems and safety features continue to operate in a safe, reliable manner. Automation alarm and shutdown testing could not be completed as the EDG was inoperable - conduct required testing of EDG in accordance with approved PSTPs and provide satisfactory results.

Review and validate current settings in Konesburg against approved PSTPs. Provide written report attesting to findings. All Equipment should be maintained as defined in approved PSTP, dated 19MAY2010.

Except as provided in 46CFR15.725 of this part, no vessel may be navigated unless it has in its service and onboard the crew complement required by the COI. Vessel does not have a licensed Chief Mate on board, as required by COI.