Records from 2012 to 2014. Most recent: inspection, 7 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.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Vessel Response Plan
Issued 7 October 2014
Resolved
On August 28, 2014, M/V YIN SHUN transited through the Western Alaska Captain of the Port zone while enroute to or from a U.S. port without a valid Geographic Specific Appendix for Western Alaska in its non-tank vessel response plan.
Due 7 October 2014
Resolved 7 October 2014
Resolution: A letter of warning was issued to the vessel operator.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Propulsion Engine
Issued 28 June 2012
Resolved
0610; The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regs. The ships annual survey was conducted FEB 2012. The following L/S items were noted. Free fall lifeboat hatches for engine and battery cannot be secured. Seat belt #21 wasted and when starting in neutral engine remains in gear.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 2 July 2012
Resolved 5 July 2012
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of Class.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 28 June 2012
Resolved
1400; Condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. The following deficiencies were identified in the engine room. F/W generator has two patches on its piping. S/W inlet on #1 F/W cooler patched. S/W outlets on #2 F/W cooler patched and crack on main support by #5 main engine top bracing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 2 July 2012
Resolved 5 July 2012
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of Class.
Lifesaving › Immersion Suits › General
Issued 28 June 2012
Resolved
0660; Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage all lifesaving appliances shall be in good working order and ready for immediate use. The forward immersion suits and lifejackets are blocked by anti piracy items.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 2 July 2012
Resolved 5 July 2012
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of Class.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)
Issued 28 June 2012
Resolved
1500; Prior to proceeding to sea the Master shall ensure that the intended voyage has been planned. During the inspection we found the rudder angle indicator covered on both bridge wings. The crew is unable to operate the alarms on the ARPA radars and the warning sign as per 33 CFR is missing on the ships maneuvering fact sheet.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 2 July 2012
Resolved 5 July 2012
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of Class.
Operations/Management › Pollution › Removal Methods/Procedures
Issued 28 June 2012
Resolved
0920; Cleaning fluid for the cargo holds is located forward of the house. One container has been holed and fluid is leaking on deck. Crew has no Material Safety Data Sheet on board for this product, creating a conflict with the EPA NOI / VGP.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 2 July 2012
Resolved 5 July 2012
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of Class.
Operations/Management › Pollution › Control of Garbage
Issued 28 June 2012
Resolved
2120; Garbage was found mixed in aft deck locker. There is no designated procedure for the collection of batteries, which the crew carries out. There is no designated ash can in the Garbage Management Plan.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 20 July 2012
Resolved 5 July 2012
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of Class.
Operations/Management › Ballast Water Managment › Sediments
Issued 28 June 2012
Resolved
2510; The crew is not using the correct Ballast Water handling Log Form. They have not recorded the sediment removed from the chain locker under the NOI /VGP and they are not using the Ballast Water Handling Log Form for sediment documentation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 20 July 2012
Resolved 5 July 2012
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of Class.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Portable Electric Equipment/Appliances
Issued 28 June 2012
Resolved
0950; Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of the crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. Grounding wires for deck lights and power vents are missing. Electrical matting is not safe for locations around switchboard panels.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 20 July 2012
Resolved 5 July 2012
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of Class.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Flame Detectors
Issued 28 June 2012
Resolved
0700; Maintenance and testing shall be carried out and kept in good working order. Crew does not have testing equipment for flame detectors.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 20 July 2012
Resolved 5 July 2012
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of Class.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 28 June 2012
Resolved
2510; Documentation for changeover / recording of HFO to LSD is not being followed as per MARPOL Annex VI / 14.6. No standard has been given for recording start / completed times and ROB.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 June 2012
Resolved 28 June 2012
Resolution: Chief Engineer recorded the date, time of starting, latitude and longitude and time of completed changeover, plus latitude and longitude and fuel remaining on board in Engine Log Book.