JAY

All the steering gear components and the rudder stack shall be of sound and reliable construction to the satisfaction of the Administration. Observed surging, fluctuating pressure gauges, abnormal vibrations of steering gear system while performing local steering test.

All the steering gear components and the rudder stack shall be of sound and reliable construction to the satisfaction of the Administration. Observed surging, fluctuating pressure gauges, abnormal vibrations of steering gear system while performing local steering test. 74 SOLAS (20) II-1/29.2.1 60ac

01 - 74SOLAS(20)V/3.2 - 30abc - The Administration may grant to individual ships exemptions or equivalents of a partial or conditional nature when the absence of general navigational hazards, and other conditions affecting safety are such to render the full application of this chapter unreasonable or unnecessary. PSCO's observed obstructed visual from the conning station. PSCO's determined flag did not isue an ecemption as required, and vessel departed Aalborg, Denmark on May 19, 2024.

03 - 74SOLAS(20)VI/5.6 - 15abc - All cargoes shall be loaded, stowed, and secured throughout the voyage in accordance with the Cargo Securing Manual approved by the Administration. PSCO's observed that the cargo securing equipment on board the vessel was not permanently assigned to the ship. As per page 14 of the vessels Cargo Securing Manual, information about the type and specifics of the equipment is required to be on board. The vessel did not have documentation required as per page 14 of the manual dated 06/19/2010.

04 - 74SOLAS(20)VI/5.6 - 15abc - All cargoes shall be loaded, stowed, and secured throughout the voyage in accordance with the Cargo Securing Manual approved by the Administration. PSCO's observed that new or alternate types of cargo securing devices are installed on the vessel. As per pages 12 and 14 of the Cargo Securing Manual, the manual should be updated by the Classification Society. PSCO's observed the Cargo Securing Manual was dated 06/19/2010 with no amendments of references in regards to devices in use.

02 - 74SOLAS(20)V/22.1.3 - 30abc - The horizontal field of vision from the conning position shall extend over an arc of not less than 225, that is from right ahead to not less that 22.5 abaft the beam on either side of the ship. PSCO's observed that cargo (wind turbine parts) obstructed all forward view from the vessel's conning station. The vessel installed a camera system with two cameras each having an individual arc of visibility of 87. PSCO's observed that the range of visibility did not meet 225.

05 - 74SOLAS(20)I/11(b) - 40abc - After any survey of the ship under regulations 7, 8, 9, or 10 has been completed, no change shall be made in the structural arrangements, machinery, equipment, and other items covered by the survey, without sanction of the Administration. PSCO's observed a totally obstructed field of vision from the conning station. The vessel's Safety Equipment Certificate did not reflect the physical arrangements of the vessel. No short-term certificate was issued.

06 - 74SOLAS(20)V/23.4 - 40abc - Means shall be provided to ensure safe, convenient and unobsructed passage for any person embarking. PSCO's observed that the passage from the pilot ladder to the house was obstructed by cargo gear and lashings which impeded the safety of the pilot.

07 - 74SOLAS(20)VI/5.6 - 40abc - All cargoes shall be loaded, stowed, and secured throughout the voyage in accordance with the Cargo Securing Manual approved by the Administration. The Cargo [name withheld] states on page 48, deck lashing points which obtrude on walkways should be painted white and warning notices displayed. PSCO's observed lashings obstructing walkways that are not painted white or marked.

08 - 74SOLAS(20)IX/3.1 ISM Code A/1.2.2 - 50abc - The company should ensure compliance with mandatory rules and regulations, assess all identified risks to its ships and personnel and establish appropriate safeguards, procedures, and instructions for key shipboard operations concerning the safety of personnel, ship and protection of the marine environment. PSCO's observed that cargo was stowed onboard the M/V JAY that caused contravention of the navigation bridge visibility regulationss. During the voyage to the US the Administration did not grant an exemotion of equivalency and issued a letter of dispensation on May 31, of which PSCO's observed the vessel did not foloow the procedures outlined in paragraph two of the letter. PSCO's observed that the cargo securing manual was not ammended for the procedures for the conditions on board, the company did not provide the vessel with the required information and procedures outlined in the cargo securing manual. An external audit is recommended.

02105 - Structural Condition - Every ship shall be provided with a main steering gear and an auxiliary steering gear to the satisfaction of the Administration. Vessel's #2 steering gear electric motor is inoperable. SOLAS 74 (2020 Cons) II-1/29.1

74SOLAS(09)11-2/4.2.25.1:Oil fuel pipes shall be of steel or other approved material, except that restricted use of flexible pipes shall be permissible by the administration, and such flexible pipe shall be of approved fire resisting material of adequate strength. Both the #1 and #2 generators have leaking lube oil system piping to the purifiers.

74 SOLAS (09) 11-2/4.1.1 [17a&c]: To prevent the ignition of combustible materials or flammable liquids, means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. Excessive oil and oily water are present in the containment for the generators.

74 SOLAS (09) 11-2/13.4.2.1 [10c]: Self closing fire doors of the same fire integrity standards shall be fitted in the protected enclosure. The emergency escape door in the lower level of the engine room has a broken hinge.

The A-0 fire boundary in the galley has a hole which no longer divides the A-0 boundary from the agacent horizontal and vertical spaces. 74SOLAS (14) II-2/9.1.1.

The high pressure hydraulic piping for all deck equipment is wasted allowing for oil penetration in multiple spots.