Records from 2009 to 2014. Most recent: operational control imposed, 27 October 2014.
A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (emergency) › Main-emergency Bus Tie
Issued 26 October 2014
Resolved
0950 - Electric equipment in general - *Please see attached Form B* 74 SOLAS (2004 Cons.) II-1 / 43.3.1 - 30 (a,c)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 26 October 2014
Resolved 7 November 2014
Resolution: Emergency generator batteries were replaced and repairs to emergency bus tie were affected. Operational test was conducted to the satisfaction of RO and USCG.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Low-Expansion Foam Fire Extinguishing System › Quantity of Foam
Issued 26 October 2014
Resolved
0725 - Fixed fire extinguishing installation - A sufficient quantity of low-expansion foam shall be provided. Foam level for fixed low-expansion foam system is below the minimum amount required. 74 SOLAS (2004 Cons.) II-2 / 10.4.1.1.2, FSS Code 6.2.3.1.2 - 30 (a,c)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 26 October 2014
Resolved 7 November 2014
Resolution: Vessel corrected deficiency to the satisfaction of RO and USCG.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Piping
Issued 26 October 2014
Resolved
0725 - Fixed fire extinguishing installation - Fire-fighting systems and appliance shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. The delivery line between cylinder and manifold of 1 CO2 cylinder is broken. 74 SOLAS (2004 Cons.) II-2 / 14.2.1.2 - 30 (a,c)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 26 October 2014
Resolved 7 November 2014
Resolution: Delivery line was replaced and pressure tested to the satisfaction of RO and USCG. Vessel has implemented procedures to regularly check material condition of brackets holding cylinders in place as per SMS.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Pressure Gauge
Issued 26 October 2014
Resolved
0720 - Firefighting equipment - Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. Multiple portable fire extinguisher pressure gauges were not visible or were found below the minimum level of charge. 74 SOLAS (2004 Cons.) II-2 / 14.2.1.2 - 30 (a,c)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 26 October 2014
Resolved 7 November 2014
Resolution: Vessel reserviced and/or replaced a total of 44 extinguishers to the satisfaction of RO and USCG.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Valve
Issued 26 October 2014
Resolved
1499 - Other (Prop. & Aux Machinery) - *Please see attached Form B* 74 SOLAS (2004 Cons.) II-1 / 26.1 - 40 (a,c)
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 25 November 2014
Resolved 7 November 2014
Resolution: Delivery valve #2 SW cooling pump was replaced and operationally tested to the satisfaction of RO and USCG.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 26 October 2014
Resolved
0999 - Other (Safety in general) - *Please see attached Form B* 74 SOLAS (2004 Cons.) II-1 / 26.1 - 40 (a,c)
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 25 November 2014
Resolved 3 March 2015
Resolution: Vessel replaced defective piping identified during previous exam and provided copies of Class survey report showing satisfactory installation and pressure tests.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Servicing
Issued 26 October 2014
Resolved
0620 - Inflatable Liferafts - Every inflatable liferaft shall be serviced at intervals not exceeding 12 months. Inflatable liferafts were last serviced 09 October 2013. 74 SOLAS (2009 Cons.) III / 20.8.1.1 - 40 (a,c)
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 25 November 2014
Resolved 7 November 2014
Resolution: Vessel provided servicing documentation to the satisfaction of RO and USCG.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Piping
Issued 26 October 2014
Resolved
0936 - Steering Gear - Arrangements for the storage, distribution, and utilization of other flammable oils employed under pressure in power transmission, control, and activating systems shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons onboard. Steering gear hydraulic system is leaking oil from multiple points during normal operation. 74 SOLAS (2009 Cons.) II-2 / 4.2.4 - 40 (a,c)
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 25 November 2014
Resolved 7 November 2014
Resolution: Vessel made necessary repairs to identified control points and operationally tested to the satisfaction of RO and USCG.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 26 October 2014
Resolved
1860 - Personnel Protection - Every tanker shall be provided with the means to enable the crew to gain safe access to the bow. Approximately 75% of the gratings on safe access walkway are severely deteriorated. 74 SOLAS (2004 Cons.) II-1 / 3.3.2 - 40 (a,c)
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 25 November 2014
Resolved 7 November 2014
Resolution: Vessel replaced grating on safe access walkway to the bow to the satisfaction of RO and USCG.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 26 October 2014
Resolved
0750 - Fire Prevention - Doors fitted in boundary bulkheads of machinery spaces of category A shall be reasonably gastight. Door from main engineering control station on the starboard side is fitted with a window that is sealed by tape from both sides. 74 SOLAS (2009 Cons.) II-2 / 9.4.2.1 - 40 (a,c)
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 25 November 2014
Resolved 7 November 2014
Resolution: Vessel affected repairs to the satisfaction of RO and USCG.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 26 October 2014
Resolved
2550 - Maintenance of ship and equipment - The Company and the ship shall comply with the requirements of the International Safety Management Code. During and expanded examination, PSCO identified major non-conformities indicating that the company has not properly implemented the ship's Safety Management System (SMS). Recommend external audit. 74 SOLAS (2009 Cons.) IX / 3.1 - 50 (a,c)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 November 2014
Resolved 7 November 2014
Resolution: Internal ISM Audit conducted uncovering one (01) major non-conformity and six (06) minor non-conformities. See attached documents for ISM Code Non-Conformity Report. RO stated an external audit is to be conducted as well.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 12 January 2010
Resolved
Fire doors required to be self-closing must close under own power. Numerous doors throughout vessel are not self closing.
SOLAS 74/78 (2004 Cons.) II-2/9.4.2
10c.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 January 2010
Resolution: Verified proper operation of ship''s fire doors.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 12 January 2010
Resolved
Fire doors required to be self-closing shall not be fitted with hold-back hooks. Numerous self-closing fire doors were fitted with hold-back hooks. SOLAS 74/78 (2004 Cons.) II-2/9.4.2.2
10c.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 January 2010
Resolution: Crew disassembled hold-back devices, removing them form door and bulkhead. This enabled proper operation of the self-closing fire doors.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Minimum Safe Manning Document
Issued 12 January 2010
Resolved
Vessel must have appropriate Minimum Safe Manning document. Currently, Minimum Safe Manning document does not indicate appropriate Gross Tonnage of vessel. SOLAS 74/78 (2004 Cons.) V/14.2
70b
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 19 April 2010
Resolution: Vessel has interim doc [withheld] which has approved GT
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Tropical Fresh Water Load Line
Issued 12 January 2010
Resolved
Load line mark shall correspond with Load line Certificate. No [name withheld] indicated.
ICLL 66 I/8
10c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 January 2010
Resolution: Crew stamped in Tropical Fresh "TF" mark, and painted with contrasting color to the hull.