Records from 2017 to 2018. Most recent: inspection, 16 August 2018.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 16 August 2018
Resolved
07102 - Insert Gas System - The inert gas system referred to in paragraph 5.5.3.1 shall be designed, constructed, and tested in accordance with the FSS. The system shall be capable of delivering inert gas to the cargo tanks at a rate of at least 125% of the max rate of discharge. The ship currently has no working blowers. 74 SOLAS 2014 cons. II-2/4.5.5.3.2 & FSS Code 15.2.2.1.2.4 a, c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 August 2018
Resolved 21 August 2018
Resolution: PSC NOLA recieved a class report from ABS statisfying the requirement.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Emergency Shut-down
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
1830-Cargo transfer-A tank vessel of 250 or more barrels that is carrying oil as a cargo must have onboard an emergency means to enable the person in charge of a transfer operation to a facility, to another vessel, or within the vessel, to stop the flow or oil or hazardous material. Vessel unable to test emergency shutdowns of cargo pumps due to faulty fuel pump to the boiler which causes the boiler to trip. *Deficiency required to be rectified prior to conducteding cargo. - 33CFR155.780 - 16 a/c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 25 June 2018
Resolution: Coast Guard witnessed ESD testing.
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System › Boiler Uptake
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
1850-Fire protection cargo deck area-The inert gas system shall be capable of delivering inert gas with an oxygen content of not more than 5% by volume. Vessel unable to test inert gas system dye to faulty fuel pump to the boiler, which causes the boiler to trip. *Deficiency required to be rectified prior to conducting cargo. - 74 SOLAS (2014) II-2/4.5.5.1.1 - FSS Code 15.2.2.1.2.5 - 16 a/c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 25 June 2018
Resolution: Coast Guard witnessed IG System testing.
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System › Venting System
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
1850-Fire protection cargo deck area-The inert gas system shall be designed, constructed, and tested to the satisfaction the Administration. Multiple liquid leaks and temporary leak stops on flanges forward of the mechanical non return valve on the inert gas main. - 74 SOLAS (2014) II-2/4.5.5.1.1 - FSS Code 15.2.2.1.1 - 16 a/c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 25 June 2018
Resolution: Gaskets were replaced for the flanges and no leaking was observed.
Fire Fighting › Structural Fire Protection - General › Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
1899-Other(tankers)-Ships shall be designed and maintained in compliance with the structural requirements of a classification society. FRP grating on the catwalk, used for foam monitors and safe access to the bow, is of undetermined fire rating. Crew could not produce evidence that the FRP grating could be used in cargo area. 74 SOLAS (2014) II-1/3-1 - 16 a/c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 25 June 2018
Resolution: Class report provided.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Piping
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
1820-Cargo pump room/handling spaces-Ships shall be maintained in compliance with the mechanical requirements of a classification society. PSCO discovered lagging on steam condensate drain line soaked in oily substance, on multiple decks, in cargo pump room. Soaked lagging in proximity of multiple hydraulically controlled cargo valves. 74 SOLAS (2014) II-1/3-1 - 16 a/c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 25 June 2018
Resolution: Lagging was replaced and no leaks were observed.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 1 May 2017
Resolved
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 onboard. Large portions of the anti-fouling are wasted. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11.a 40ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 20 May 2017
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: This deficiency was appealed to the local unit. After discussing with the MI that issued the deficiency, there was no wastage of the hull, only lack of anti-fouling paint and did not meet the level of a deficiency write up.
Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials › Paints/Varnishes/Other Finishes
Issued 1 May 2017
Resolved
Ignition sources shall be seperate from combustible mnaterials. Cable trunk on B Deck was being used to store hazarous material. 74 SOLAS (14) II-2/4.1.5
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 May 2017
Resolved 1 May 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Incinerator, Shipboard
Issued 1 May 2017
Resolved
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 onboard. Refractory material had holes and significant amounts of wastage. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11.a 40ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 20 May 2017
Resolved 8 June 2017
Resolution: Received documentation from company attesting to repairs.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 1 May 2017
Resolved
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 onboard. Wire insulation for for lifeboat shore connection and emergency light wasted. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11.a
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 May 2017
Resolved 1 May 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.