SEAWAYS MUSE

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. Due to the objective evidence detailed in the below deficiencies, the vessel is not in compliance with relevant conventions, calling into question the adequacy and implementation of the vessel's SMS under the ISM code. An external audit conducted by Flag or RO is required to determine whether the ship is operating in accordance with the ISM code. Provide a copy of the completed audit report to USCG prior to being released from the detention. 74SOLAS(20)IX/3.1 ISM A/10.1

For tankers of 20,000 tonnes deadweight and upwards, the protection of the cargo tanks shall be achieved by a fixed inert gas system in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Safety Systems Code. PSCO observed severe deterioration inside the combustion chamber for IGG, allowing cooling water to enter the combustion chamber, therefore rendering the IGG system inoperable. The vessel was observed in loaded condition carrying a MARPOL Annex I cargo that is required to be inerted. PSCO's reviewed correspondence that indicated this deficiency was identified by the crew on 29JUN2023. The vessel notified company, but failed to notify Flag or Class. Furthermore, the vessel made temporary repairs to the combustion chamber without prior authorization from the Classification society. 74SOLAS(04)II-2/4.5.5

The purpose of this regulation is to prevent the ignition of combustible materials or flammable liquids. For the purpose, the following functional requirements shall be met: means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO observed oil-soaked rags and fuel oil leaks on the Diesel Generator #1 emitting from the fuel injector pumps. In addition, an excessive amount of oil-soaked rags in the vicinity of the DG #1, posing a fire hazard within the space. 74 SOLAS(04)II-2/4.1.1

In addition to complying with the requirements of section 4.8, a fire-protected lifeboat, when waterborne, shall be capable of protecting the number of persons it is permitted to accommodate when subjected to a continuous oil fire that envelops the lifeboat for a period of not less than 8 minutes. PSCO observed a broken linkage preventing the sprinklers on the starboard side lifeboat from functioning. 74 SOLAS(20)III/34 LSA Code 4.9

Every steam pipe and every fitting connected thereto through which steam may pass shall be so designed, constructed and installed as to withstand the maximum working stresses to which it may be subjected. PSCO observed steam leak on HFO service tank line. 74 SOLAS(20)II-2/33

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the 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 waterjacket on main engine leaking on all but one cylinder. 74 SOLAS(20)I/11(a)