USNS MARIE THARP

Measures shall be taken to the satisfaction of the Administration to ensure that the equipment is functioning in a reliable manner and that satisfactory arrangements are made for regular inspections and routine tests to ensure continuous reliable operation. PMS system required emergency fuel shutoff valves (Quick Closing Valves) testing at 99 year intervals. MSC.1/Circ.1432 requires testing at least annually. Update PMS interval. SOLAS 74am (24ConsEd) II-1/46.2 & II-2/4.2.2.3.4

Oil fuel pipes, which, if damaged, would allow oil to escape from a storage, settling or daily service tank having a capacity of 500l and above situated above the double bottom, shall be fitted with a cock or valve directly on the tank capable of being closed from a safe position outside the space concerned in the event of a fire occurring in the space in which such tanks are situated. Remote fuel shut-off valve cables broke on Gens 3 & 4 during testing. Repaired by crew and tested satisfactory. SOLAS 74am (24ConsEd) II-2/4.2.2.3.4

No electrical equipment shall be installed in paint lockers, unless the Administration is satisfied that such equipment is essential for operational purposes; of a type which will not ignite the mixture concerned; appropriate to the space concerned; and appropriately certified for safe usage in the dusts, vapours or gases likely to be encountered. PA wiring conduit in paint store is broken exposing cables and conduit has electrical tape in a few other spots. Explosion prrof light at door missing bolt. Also, SFP was removed/damaged in two locations during shipyard period. Repairs completed. SOLAS 74am (24ConsEd) II-1/45.10

Fire-fighter's outfits shall comply with the FSS Personal equipment shall consist of the following: axe with a handle provided with high-voltage insulation. For each breathing apparatus a fireproof lifeline of at least 30 m in length shall be provided. The fire-fighter's outfits were missing the axes and lifelines. Due 12Aug2025. Cite: SOLAS II-2/Reg 10.10.2.1; FSS Code 2.1.1.5 and 2.1.3

The Administration shall be satisfied that adequate arrangements are in place to ensure that the performance of the equipment required by this chapter is maintained. The stbd bridge wing gyro repeater was cracked and no longer watertight. Due 12Aug2025. Cite: SOLAS (2009) V/Reg 16.1

Doors provided to ensure the watertight integrity of internal openings capable of being remotely closed from the bridge...Indicators are to be provided at the control position showing whether the doors are open or closed. The watertight door (WTD) indication panel on the bridge did not properly illuminate for the aft WTD. Due 12Aug2025. Cite: SOLAS (2009) II-1/Reg 13-1.2

The company should ensure that each ship is manned with qualified, certificated and medically-fit seafarers in accordance with the national and international requirements. During review of the crew’s medical certificates, identified a crewmember that was on board without the waiver outlined by the medical certificate. In addition, the crewmember had been on board for two months and the medical officer was unable provide a copy of the medical certificate waiver. Upon review of the vessel’s SMS, the company is required to provide the medical waivers upon assignment of crewmembers to vessel via email or fax. Conduct an internal audit of the SMS focused on ensuring crew assigned to the vessel are medically-fit. Provide results of internal audit to USCG ACTEUR for review. ABS to verify procedure at next external audit. Due 12Aug2025. Cite: SOLAS (2009) IX/Reg 3.1; ISM Code Part A 6.2.1

Storage of gas bottles shall be located on the open deck or in a well-ventilated space which opens only to the open deck. Oxygen and acetylene bottles were being stored in the engineer's workshop. Temporary solution was to move them on deck secured to a storm rail on a pallet. Make a permanent stowage space IAW regulation to the satisfaction of the RO.

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present convention to ensure the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without presenting an unreasonable threat of harm to the marine environment. OWS would not demonstrate effluent of less than 15ppm going overboard. Make repairs and prove proper operation to the satisfaction of the RO.

Means of communication shall be provided between the navigation bridge and the steering compartment. Phone between the steering gear and the bridge were inoperable. Make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the RO.

The angular position of the rudder shall, if the main steering gear is power-operated, be indicated on the navigation bridge. Angle indicator readings differed from the actual readings verified in the steering gear room by 15 degrees.

To assist in casualty investigations, ships, when engaged on international voyages, subject to the provisions of regulation 1.4, shall be fitted with a Voyage Data Recorder. Vessel's VDR alarm panel showed a 6044 fault for connection with the vsls gyrocompass. Solas Ch.V/Reg. 20.

The ring, lines, and letters shall be painted in white or yellow on a dark ground... the marks shall be plainly visible. Load line markings were significantly faded and not distinguishable as a contrasting color.

Cargo ships shall carroy one or more totally enclosed lifeboats complying with the requirements of section 4.6 of the code... Both lifeboats had expired (by manufacture tag) radar reflectors. Provide radar reflectors as part of lifeboat inventory. SOLAS III reg 31.

During preparation and launching of survival craft, adequate illumination of area and embarkation must be provided by an emergency source of power. The port side embarkation lighting was in operable. Provide emergency lighting. SOLAS III reg 16.7

The machinery and associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service and installed to a minimum danger to the persons on board. The bolted flange on the discharge side of the L/O transfer pump was leaking L/O. Secure flange in a fashion as to remove the leak. SOLAS II-1 reg 26.

The company shall comply with the requirements of the International Safety Management Code. The Lock Out Tag Out log on board the vessel had errors and was not in compliance with their approved procedures. Correct the log and maintain in a fashion that satisfies the approved procedures. SOLAS IX reg 3.

Cylinders must always be secured and, when not in use, they must be stowed in a rack in an upright position. R-134a refridgeration cylinders were being stored losely under a ladderwell in the machinery space. Stow the cylinders in a safe manner. 46 CFR 147.60(b).

Doors in fire-resisting divisions in cargo ships shall be equivalent to that of the division in which they are installed. They must maintain a self closure as per design. The doors to stair towers 3-73-1, 01-66-1, and 02-72-1 were not closing properly. Adjust to ensure compliance. SOLAS II-2 reg 9.

Doors in fire-resisting divisions in cargo ships designed for self-closing shall not be fitted with hold-back hooks. The main door into the galley area (class A) was secured open with a make ship hook/rope. Remove hold back. SOLAS II-2 reg 9.

The administration shall take appropriate steps to ensure uniformity in the implementation and application of electrical installations (IEC). Distribution panels P101 and L105 were missing blank covers for removed breakers. Install proper protection. SOLAS II-1 reg 40.

The administration shall take appropriate steps to ensure uniformity in the implementation and application of electrical installations (IEC). A 110v outlet had been installed in stairtower 1-6601, unsecured and hanging freely by power supply. Cable transition of newly installed outlet was inadequetly secured to prevent spread of heat/smoke. Install outlet and cable transition properly. SOLAS II-1 reg 40

General arrangement plans… showing clearly for each deck the control stations, the various fire sections enclosed by “A” class divisions, the sections enclosed by “B” class divisions…The Fire Control Plan categorized the aft bulkhead for the Library/Conference room, as category A, the door 1-76-1 is rated as B15, and the bulkhead cable penetration not fire rated. SOLAS II-2/15.2.4.1

Posters or signs shall be provided on or in the vicinity of survival craft and their launching controls and shall illustrate the purpose of controls and the procedures for operating the appliance and give relevant instructions or warnings. Liferaft stations were outfitted with Zodiac liferafts with Survivtec liferaft launching directions.

Lifebuoys…shall be so distributed as to be readily available on both sides of the ship and as far as practicable on all open decks extending to the ship's side; at least one shall be placed in the vicinity of the stern. Life rings were removed from aft deck/stern. SOLAS III/Reg 7.1.1.1

Each entrance to a space storing carbon dioxide cylinders, a space protected by carbon dioxide systems, or any space into which carbon dioxide might migrate must be conspicuously marked as follows: CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. VENTILATE THE AREA BEFORE ENTERING. A HIGH CONCENTRATION CAN OCCUR IN THIS AREA AND CAN CAUSE SUFFOCATION.” Steering gear room was missing signage for CO2 cylinders inside space.

Accumulator batteries shall be suitably housed, and compartments used primarily for their accommodation shall be properly constructed and efficiently ventilated. The GMDSS batteries were located in a repurposed cabinet on the bridge adjacent from the GMDSS. SOLAS II-1/45.9.1 46 CFR 111.15-10, 111.60-17, 111.81-1(c) COMSAR/Circ. 32

Cables and wiring shall be installed and supported in such a manner as to avoid chafing or other damage. GMDSS cables inside the cabinet were found chafed. SOLAS II-1/45.5.5

All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. In the void space below the bridge, a junction box cover was missing (stbd side near piping for antifreeze metering pump) and the wires were hanging out of the box. In distribution panels, missing blanks for unused circuit breaker slots. SOLAS II-1/45.1.3

Cables and wiring shall be installed and supported in such a manner as to avoid chafing or other damage. Motor controllers for lube oil and fuel oil system missing fittings at bottom of box. SOLAS II-1/45.5.5 46 CFR 111.81-3

Oil fuel pipes and their valves and fittings shall be of steel or other approved material. Valves for drawing fuel or draining water from fuel are not permitted in fuel oil systems except that a single valve may be permitted in the case of diesel driven machinery if suitably located within the machinery space away from any potential source of ignition. Such a valve shall be fitted with a cap or a plug to prevent leakage. Fuel filters on main diesel engines are missing caps for drain plugs. SOLAS II-2/4.2.2.5.1 46 CFR 56.50-75(a) 46 CFR 56.50-60(f)

During transfer operations, each drain and scupper is closed by the mechanical means required by 33 CFR 155.310. Mechanical plugs were missing from containment. 33 CFR 156.120(o)

The warning statement was missing at the bottom of the maneuvering characteristics fact sheet in the wheelhouse. 33 CFR 164.35 (g)(7)

Wires must be located within enclosures. In the stbd side overhead of the steering compartment there is a danger tag on a 440 volt dead ended wire that was tagged out in November of 2018.

The integrity of any deck in way of a stairway opening shall be maintained by "A" Class doors at every level. The majority of self closing "A" Class fire doors inspected failed to completely close when tested.

Each fireman's outfit must consist of one fire axe, the axe provided shall be designed with high-voltage insulation. FSS Code Chapter 3.2.1.1.5

Oil level gages may be used in place of sounding pipes provided that a failure of such gages does not permit the release of fuel/oil into the space. Steering hydraulic tank sight glasses are gaged with zip ties.

Tests must be conducted at periodic intervals specified by the Coast Guard. The published PSTP's related to the azipod and steering system do not reflect current tests in use by the crew.

Reach rods tested in the High Density Survey room for seawater supply failed to operate correctly as the reach rod is no longer retained by installed brackets.

Rudder angle indicator between the bridge and the steering control station has a deviation of 4-6% and needs to be calibrated to reflect actual position.

Each voice communication station device in the weather must be in a proper enclosure as required in 46 CFR. Junction box C-7JV-010A aft of the bunker station is in a poor state or repair.

Light fixture located in the emergency generator space is hanging open.

Means shall be provided for closing all other openings to the space protected from outside such space. Automatic closure devices for the ventilation for the engine room are not all functioning. Attending MI noted that 25% of the automatic closure devices didn't operated when tested.

When galley vent closures were tested they failed to close. This was first identified in November 2018. The company should establish procedures to ensure the ship is maintained. In the meeting these requirements the company should ensure that any non conformity is reported, and corrective action is taken. ISM Code 10.2.2

Correctly install electrical bulkhead penetrations at the following locations or prove materials used and current installation meets Regulations: 03 penetrations at stair tower 1-130-2 01 @ WTD1 Door Status indicator at stair tower main deck 01 @ E Generator space. Penetrations in "A" class bulkheads shall be tested IAW the FTP Code. Penetrations around vessel correctly installed with RoxBlox, those above found with red caulking style fire stop.

Remove dead end wires found throughout vessel. Properly terminate dead end wires when not in use. Crew states these wires are used by DOD personnel for various missions.

Any newly installed electrical systems shall undergo plan review from an approved source (USCG-MSC or ABS). Prove installation associated with above wiring penetrations/dead-end wires are on approved plans.

All automatically or remotely controlled or monitored vital systems addressed by part 62 of this subchapter must be subjected to tests and inspections to evaluate the operation and reliability of controls, alarms, safety features, and interlocks. Test procedures must be submitted to the Coast Guard for approval.(b) Persons designated by the owner of the vessel shall conduct all tests and the Design Verification and Periodic Safety tests shall be witnessed by the Coast Guard.(c) Design Verification and Periodic Safety test procedure documents approved by the Coast Guard must be retained aboard the vessel. Vessel found with DVTP's which had not been tested by the USCG or the vessels representatives nor approved by the Marine Safety Center prior to the vessel entering service. Vessel shall conduct gap analysis of DVTP revision B and D; any affected tests will need to be witnessed by the USCG.

a) Periodic Safety tests must demonstrate the proper operation of the primary and alternate controls, alarms, power sources, transfer override arrangements,interlocks, and safety controls. a) Periodic Safety tests must demonstrate the proper operation of the primary and alternate controls, alarms, power sources, transfer override arrangements,interlocks, and safety controls.46 CFR 61.40-6

An emergency diesel generator must have an audible alarm that sounds on low oil pressure and high cooling water temperature. EDG audible alarms can not be heard by watch stander when the alarm is triggered. 46CFR112.50 (h)

(a) All automatically or remotely controlled or monitored vital systems addressed by part 62 of this subchapter must be subjected to tests and inspections to evaluate the operation and reliability of controls, alarms, safety features, and interlocks. Test procedures must be submitted to the Coast Guard for approval.(b) Persons designated by the owner of the vessel shall conduct all tests and the Design Verification and Periodic Safety tests shall be witnessed by the Coast Guard.(c) Design Verification and Periodic Safety test procedure documents approved by the Coast Guard must be retained aboard the vessel. Vessel found with DVTP's which had not been tested by the USCG or the vessels representatives nor approved by the Marine Safety Center prior to the vessel entering service. Vessel shall conduct all DVTP tests in the presence of a CG Marine Inspector and submit to MSC for approval.

(a) Periodic Safety tests must demonstrate the proper operation of the primary and alternate controls, alarms, power sources, transfer override arrangements,interlocks, and safety controls. Systems addressed must include fire detection and extinguishing, flooding safety, propulsion, maneuvering, electric power generation and distribution, and emergency internal communications.(b) 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. Note: Normally, these tests are conducted annually. Vessel found with PSTP Rev. H on board, however no records of testing were available. During selected tests equipment operated contrary to stated test requirements with several required tests missing from the procedures. Crew did not have necessary testing equipment on board. Vessel shall demonstrate required PSTP's and submit all necessary revisions to the MSC.

The prime mover of an emergency generator must shut down automatically upon loss of lubricating oil pressure. Vessels Emergency Diesel Generator did not shut down upon loss of L/O pressure. Generator had never been programed to shut down for this failure as required. Vessel contracted repairs during the inspection.

The purpose of this regulation is to prevent the ignition of combustible materials or flammable liquids. The following functional requirements shall be met. Means shall be provided to limit the accumulation of flammable vapours. Vessel found with inoperable ventilation for the paint locker in April of 2018, crew ordered replacement vent fan which was subsequently canceled by the company. Vent fan was rebuilt during the March 2019 dry-dock but never reinstalled. Inoperable fan allowed enclosed space with hazardous ship stores to accumulate dangerous vapors & fumes which posed hazard to crew health and presented increased danger of fire and explosion. Vessel shall reinstall vent fan.

Means shall be provided where by normal operation of propulsion machinery can be sustained or restored even though one of the essential auxiliaries becomes inoperative. Special consideration shall be given to the malfunction of a generating set which serves as a main source of electrical power, source of lube oil pressure, source of water pressure, or hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical means for control in main propulsion machinery. Vessel does not have “Ships Allowance List” specific to the ships equipment to ensure parts are obtainable through procurement procedures. There is an unknown amount of critical spares aboard, however multiple identified critical pumps, pump components, breakers, contactors, and fuses were not aboard due to them faltering in the procurement process due to lack of the “Ships Allowance List”. Vessel shall create a ship specific "ships allowance list" in order to ensure compliance with 74SOLAS(cons) Reg. II-1/26.3. Proof shall be provided that adequate spare parts have been provided aboard.

Per ISM Code Part A 3.3.3, The Company is responsible for ensuring that adequate resources and shore based support are provided to enable the designated person or persons to carry out their functions. Vessel found with 200 outstanding acquisition items which included multiple critical spares for vital machinery and various vital electrical components. Multiple requests were noted as canceled without alternative methods of corrective action taken. Records were provided detailing excessive wait times for equipment required by applicable rules and regulations including mooring lines and azimuth circles which took 8 months to procure. Company’s failure to provide needed parts in a reasonable amount of time has been noted as a great hindrance to the crew's ability to safely operate and maintain the ships equipment. Vessel shall ensure an external SMS audit is conducted focusing on the provision of requested parts to the vessel and the lack of ship specific “Ships Allowance List”.

All enclosed spaces within the vessel shall be properly vented or ventilated. Means shall be provided to close off all vents and ventilators. Boatswain Storeroom (1-16-1) vent damper has a 1” gap on both sides when in the closed position. Bow Thruster Room (1-15-2) vent damper has 2” gap when in the closed position. Both dampers do not adequately secure the flow of air when closed. Affect repairs to dampers and demonstrate full closure to attending CG marine inspector. 46 CFR 190.15-10(a)

The position of the rudder, if power operated, must be shown at the principal steering station. If there is non-follow-up steering control at the alternative steering station, there must be a separate rudder angle indicator system for that station. Port bridge wing rudder angle indicator is unreadable due to condition of plastic cover that is screwed in over the panel. Replace or remove plastic cover from panel. 46 CFR 113-40-5

The integrity of a stairtower shall be maintained by ‘A’ class doors at every level. The door shall be of the self closing type. Stairtower door (3-65-1) on 01 deck listed as self closing ‘A’ door on fire control plan did not fully close. Additionally, the following self closing ‘A’ doors did not close; Dry Lab on main deck, [name withheld]/Crew Lounge on 01 deck, Fan Room on 01 deck, Galley Door (01-85-1). The following two self closing ‘A’ doors were found with broken closing arms; Trash Disposal room on 01 Deck and Fan Room (1-24-2) on main deck. Demonstrate proper self closing operation of all doors listed above. 46 CFR 190.07-10d(d)(4)

Electric installations on vessels must ensure: Protection of passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Several dead end wires were present in the chart room on the bridge, located near the ECDIS processor panel. Remove or properly cap dead end wires. 46 CFR 111.01-1(a)(2)

The general construction of the vessel shall be such as to minimize fire hazards. Library/Conference Room on main deck has 02 doors that fire control plan state are self closing, however, they are not. Install self closing devices on doors. 46 CFR 190.05-3

Rapid recovery of the rescue boat must be possible when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment. If the rescue boat is also a lifeboat, rapid recovery must be possible when loaded with its lifeboat equipment and an approved rescue boat complement of at least six persons. Rescue boat can only be recovered by hand cranking the winch.

There are no accesses to examine fire dampers in the accommodations to verify proper operation. Provide access/inspection port and prove proper operation of fire dampers.

Periodic safety test must demonstrate the proper operation and alternate controls, alarms, power sources, transfer over ride arrangements, interlocks, and safety controls. Vessel did not have tech/equipment needed to conduct tests. Prove proper operation of all emergency and automatic shut downs, reverse power relays, over speed devices, etc..., on all main engines/generators.

No person may operate an ocean going ship of 400 gross tons and above unless it is fitted with approved 15 parts per million oily-water separating equipment for the processing of oily mixtures from bilges or fuel oil tank ballast. Crew was not able to demonstrate the use of the OWS. Not able to activate 3-way valve, oil content meter or alarm for OWS. Prove proper operation of OWS and alarms.

A device must process human sewage in the manner for which it is designed. Sensor that controls the automation for vessels sewage holding tank is inoperable. Renew sensor and prove proper operation.

Each Class 3 watertight door must have controls in accordance with ASTM 1197, An audible alarm, distinct from any other alarm in the area, shall give warning whenever the door is closed remotely by power and shall sound for at least 5 seconds, but no more than 10 seconds, prior to door movement for Class 3 doors. Consideration should be given to supplementing the audible alarm with a visual alarm in high noise areas. Indicators for Class 3 watertight doors were inop. Prove proper operation of indicators.

Systems exposed to pressures higher than system MAWP shall be safeguarded. Test relief valves on air receiver

Starboard side life boat falls were damaged while attempting to recover life boat at sea. Falls required to be replaced and weight test conducted in presence of CG MI prior to departure.

Demonstrate proper operation of reverse power relay during parallel operations.

Provide vessel with necessary equipment to carry out Periodic Safety Test Procedures.

Amend Periodic Safety Test Procedures to include testing of Reverse Power Relay. Obtain approval from Marine Safety Center prior to obtaining reduced manning associated with unmanned machinery space.

Update SOLAS Training manuals and maintenance procedures for lifeboats to include installed onload/offload releasing mechanism.

Make repairs or replace high ressure water mist valve (in water mist pump room) that is leaking by and causing nozzle to drip from machinery space nozzles.

Vessel does not have an approved Periodic Safety Test Procedure. Additionally, the procedure currently submitted to MSC for approval does not accurately specify the test procedures to be followed. Vessel shall review the procedure for accuracy and conduct a test prior to requesting attendance of a Marine Inspector to verify satisfactory resolution.

STBD Z-Drive lost propulsion power. The steering is still operational. The vessel is to complete repairs in Port Everglades, FL. Repairs to the STBD Z-Drive are to be made to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Verify lifeboats have proper seating and labeling for 67 persons.

Provide correct data plate installed on lifeboats by manufacturer that meet CFR requirements.