CLIPPER KAMOSHIO

Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. Observed oil drain line wrapped with several rags. Rags were soaked through with oil and dripping into the provided bucket which was in contact with the main engine, representing a fire hazard. 74 SOLAS (14) II-2/4.1.1

The machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping system and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. The design shall have regard to materials used in construction, the purpose for which the equipment is intended, and conditions on board. A temporary repair consisting of a rubber patch was observed on the discharge side of the fire/general service pump. The repair leaked significantly when the system was pressurized. The Responsible Organization did not authorize the repair. - 74SOLAS(04) II-1/26.1 30ABC

Fire-extinguishing appliances shall be readily available. All three fire pumps have a manual valve closed on the suction side making remote starting and immediate water delivery unavailable. - 74SOLAS(14) II-2/10.1.1.2 30ABC

The purpose of this regulation is to prevent the ignition of combustible materials or flammable liquids. For this purpose, the following shall be met: means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. Observed excessive oil leaks on the fuel oil and lube oil purifying units and associated piping. Crew attempted to reduce these leaks using rags that were hidden by cardboard which had been painted to match the purifiers and associated piping. Additional significant oil leaks were found on the main engine and emergency generator. - 74SOLAS (14) II-2/4.1.1 30ABC

The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in accordance 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: any non-conformity is reported, with its possible causes, if known; and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken. An unauthorized temporary repair was made to the discharge side of the fire and general service pump and was not reported to the Responsible Organization. Excessive oil leaks were observed on the oil purifier pumps and on the emergency generator, representing a significant fire hazard. Cardboard was painted and placed on the piping and oil purifier pumps which concealed rags and leaks. The crew made unsatisfactory repairs to the oily water supply piping that were not reported to the Responsible Organization. Operational-related deficiencies collectively provide objective evidence of a serious failure, or lack of effectiveness, of the implementation of the ISM Code. No evidence of required reporting to the designated person was observed. An external audit is recommended to be conducted within 30 days by the flag state or RO to determine whether the ship is operating in accordance with the ISM Code. Provide decision to USCG prior to departing port. - 74SOLAS(14) IX/3.1 & ISM Code Part A 10 30ABC

Any ship of 10,000 gross tonnage and above shall be fitted with oil filtering equipment complying with paragraph 7 of this regulation. PSCO observed excessive leaks on the oily water supply piping. - MARPOL 1/14.2 17AC

Every steam pipe and fitting connected thereto shall be so designed, constructed, and installed as to withstand the maximum stresses to which it may be subject. PSCO observed three steam leaks coming from piping near the main boiler that pose a significant hazard to personnel. - 74SOLAS(04) II-1/33.1 17AC

Each incinerator shall be approved by the administration taking into account standard specifications for shipboard incinerators. An interlock should be installed to prevent the charging door from opening while the incinerator is in operation. PSCO observed the interlock on the door inoperable allowing access to inside the incinerator during operation. The incinerator cannot be operated until the condition is rectified. - MARPOL VI/16.6.1 17AC

All shell fittings and valves required by this regulation shall be of steel, bronze, or other approved ductile material. All pipes to which this regulation refers shall be of steel or other equivalent material to the satisfaction of the administration. Extensive temporary repairs found on the sewage system at the treatment tank and air conditioning system in the air conditioning space and in the associated piping to the galley were not made of steel or equivalent material. - ICLL I/22.6 50AC

Any failure of the oil filtering equipment shall be recorded in the Oil Record Book Part I. The engineers told PSCO’s that the Oily Water Separator was taken out of service to conduct repair of piping. This was not logged in the Oil Record Book. - MARPOL I/17.5 10C

1499–Other (Prop. & Aux. Machinery)- Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO observed active FO leaks: IWO relief valve on SSGs FO delivery line, and mechanical seal failure IWO main engine FO circulation pump. 74 SOLAS(09) II-2/4.1.1 60a

1730-Oily-water separating equipment-Oil filtering equipment referred to in paragraph 2 of this regulation shall comply with paragraph 6 of this regulation. PSCO observed the crew for approximately 20 minutes were unable to run the ships oily water separator, and oil content monitor is missing tamper proof seal. Further investigation found 3-way valve frozen in the closed position. MARPOL I/14.7 40a

1099- Other (alarm-signals)-The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained after survey to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. PSCO observed INOP low water alarm to fresh water tank servicing hyper mist system. 74 SOLAS(14) I/11a 40a

0899- Other (accid. prevent.)- Steering gear compartments shall be provided with suitable arrangements to ensure working access to steering gear machinery and controls. These arrangements shall include handrails and gratings or other nonslip surfaces to ensure suitable working conditions in the event of hydraulic fluid leakage. PSCO observed no non-slip surface exists between the access point and the control station. 74SOLAS (09) II-1/29.13.2 50a

2525-Masters responsibility and authority-The U.S. Coast Guard was notified, Friday, July 27, 2012, that the master and chief officer were found intoxicated with a blood alcohol content in excess of .04. This is a violation of U.S. law 33 CFR 95 and the company's alcohol policy posted throughout the ship. Provide corrective action plan from company with concurrence from the Administration.-SOLAS

2555- Documentation- Vessel's crew was unable to produce chapters 11 thru 15 of the Safety Management System Manual for review by the Port State Control Officer. Provide corrective action plan from company with concurrence from the Recognized Organization. -SOLAS 74 (2009 Con. Ed.) IX/5

1560-Charts-Nautical charts and pubs shall be adequate and up to date. The ship does not have on board chart #'s 3857, 3382 or 3385 for the Mississippi River as required by the Safety Equip Cert. Also, its version of the U.S. Light List is out of date by two years. The ship's ECDIS is also 13 weeks out of date and is not provided with a suitable backup arrangement.-SOLAS 09 cons. V/27 & V/19

2199-Other (MARPOL operational def)-MEPC 107(49) states "ship staff training should include familiarization in the operation and maintenance of the equipment." The Engineering Dept. was unaware that the OCM recorded the start and stop time of the OWS and didn't know how to recall info from the OCM. See narrative for additional details.-MARPOL I/11 & MEPC 107(49)

1730-OWS-The OCM should be constructed that the alarm is always activated whenever clean water is used for cleaning or zeroing purposes. It was observed by the PSCO and confirmed by the 1/E that the OCM will function and continue to operate without alarming with both the line sample line and fresh water flushing line open. See narrative for details.-MARPOL 06 cons. Annex I/14

1710-ORB-The ORB shall be completed on each occasion whenever any of the following occurs: collection of oil residues, discharge overboard of bilge water. PSCO noted several discrepancies in the ORB. On 15OCT11, it was recorded the OWS discharged 10mc of bilge water in 3.083hrs; about 1.3mc/hr more than its max throughput of 2mc/hr. See narrative for details.-MARPOL 06 cons. Annex I/17

0299-Crew(other)-Each Administration shall require every Company to ensure that seafarers, on being assigned to any of its ships, are familiarized with their specific duties. The SSO couldn't provide any records that the crew had been familiarized with their security duties.-STCW 2011 ed. reg. I/14

9900-Other(not clearly hazardous)-Each bunker line transfer pipe must be tested annually and not leak under static liquid pressure at least 1.5 times the MAWP. Vessel conducted annual test, however used air as the medium.-33CFR155.820