MAERSK CHICAGO

Whenever a vessel is deprived of the service of a member of its complement , and the Master or Person in Charge is unable to find appropriate credentialed personnel to man the vessel , the Master or Person in Charge may proceed on the voyage , having determined the vessel is sufficiently manned for the voyage . A report of sailing short must be filed with the OCMI having cognizance for inspection in the area in which the vessel is operating,or the OCMI within whose jurisdiction the voyage is completed . Vessel Master provided sailing short notification for the position of QMED/ Electrician from Port Newark , NJ , USA to Morocco. 46CFR 15.725

In addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in the present regulations, ships shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of a classification society which recognized by the administration in accordance with the provisions of regulation XI-1/1, or with applicable national standards of the administration which provide an equivalent level of safety. MI's observed cracks in the bulkheads between the engine room and #1 generator room, #2 and #3 generator room, workshop, fuel oil purifier room, and escape trunk.

Doors fitted in boundary bulkheads of machinery spaces of category A shall be reasonably gastight and self-closing. Fire doors in "A" class fire boundaries in the engine room did not close properly. Additionally, multiple screws/bolts were missing in multiple "A" class boundary doors, specifically those between the engine room and generator rooms and escape trunk.

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. 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. Roughly 50% of PSTP testing has not been completed for the vessel within the last 12 months. Additionally, when conducting PSTPs for SSDG's, MI's observed that the lube oil low pressure switch activated at 2.2 bar rather than 2.5 bar and that #3 SSDG due to processor reading 4 bar instead of 5 bar.

Fixed fire detection and fire alarm system installations shall be suitable for the nature of the space, fire growth potential and potential generation of smoke and gases. Multiple alarm installations, including fire alarm station in lower machinery space, were found with inoperable visual indicator.

Whenever an accident occurs to a ship or a defect is discovered, either of which affects the safety of the ship or the efficiency or completeness of its life saving appliances or other equipment, the master or owner of the ship shall report that the earliest opportunity to the Administration, the nominated surveyor or recognized organization responsibility for issuing the relevant certificate, who shall cause investigations to be initiated to determine wither a survey, as required by regulation 7,8,9 or 10 is necessary. The vessel experienced a loss of power and subsequent loss of propulsion and made proper notification to both USCG ACTEUR and FEACT however after more than 24 hours since the incident there is not evidence that the recognized origination in this case [name withheld] has been involved. As this vessel is enrolled in the MSP Select program this notification is compulsory. Make the required notifications and copy both ACTEUR and FEACT; also provide a copy of the vessels SMS that highlights reporting requirements and timelines.

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. 40AC Vessel reported total blackout due to oil-mist alarm on generator. Identify the cause and affect permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the OCMI and the RO, prior to next US port after sailing foreign.

Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. A total of 14 harnesses in the lifeboats were no longer serviceable(03 in the starboard side and 11 in the port side). 74SOLAS(2020) III/20.2

For a period of 3 h, emergency lighting at every muster and embarkation station and over the sides as required by regulations III/11.4 and III/16.7...for a period of 18 h, emergency lighting: .1 in all service and accommodation alleyways, stairways and exits, personnel lift cars and personnel lift trunks. Emergency lighting found inoperable at both port and starboard muster stations and service alleys near stern of vessel. 74SOLAS(2004) II-1/43.2.1-2

All access openings in bulkheads at ends of enclosed superstructures shall be fitted with doors of steel or other equivalent material, permanently and strongly attached to the bulkhead, and framed, stiffened and fitted so that the whole structure is of equivalent strength to the unpierced bulkhead and weathertight when closed. Starboard side weathertight door near the provisions compartment would not fully seal when closed. ICLL 66/88 Annex I/12.1

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. Flame screens found missing and/or damaged on 05 ventilation goos-necks on the main deck. 74SOLAS(2020) I/11(a)

A suitable cylinder truck, chain, or other steadying device shall be used to keep cylinders from being knocked over while in use. 06 propane cylinders found stored in the acetylene locker unsecured. 29 CFR 1926.350(a)(7)

Maintenance, testing, and inspections of life-saving appliances shall be carried out. Port side Life Boat (#2) door top hinge was bent, rendering the door to not shut as designed.

Before ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life-saving appliance shall be in good working order. Marine inspector observed port life boat lose propulsion while conducting required maneuvering evolution along side ship. Marine inspector discovered the stake pin holding the shafts together sheared in half. A temporary repair was installed. Referring to Class for final repair approval. 74 SOLAS (20) III/20.2 17C 10C

The ventilation systems for machinery spaces of category A, vehicle spaces, ro-ro spaces, galleys,special category spaces and cargo spaces shall, in general, be separated from each other and from the ventilation systems serving other spaces; the ducts are insulated to "A-60" class standard from the machinery spaces, galleys, vehicle spaces, ro-ro spaces or special category spaces to a point at least 5 m beyond each fire damper. Galley ventilation ducting was missing sealing gasket; junction box was wasted and holed; missing grounding wire. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/7.2.1.1.4 50A

Cables and wiring shall be installed and supported in such a manner as to avoid chafing or other damage. Rescue boat davit electrical junction box missing cover, Grounding wire broken and inoperable. 74 SOLAS (20) II-1/5.5 50A

Cables and wiring shall be installed and supported in such a manner as to avoid chafing or other damage. Frayed wiring found at frame FS-15 on cargo deck. 74 SOLAS (20) II-1/5.5 50A

Direct access to the embarkation deck by way of external open stairways and passageways shall be provided and shall have emergency lighting in accordance with regulation III/11.5. Emergency lighting found extinguished between bays 34-38 and bay 58 on cargo deck. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/3.2.4 50A

All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. Electrical junction boxes in boatswain hole missing cable and wire seals on bottom of box. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/45.1.3 50A

All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. Deep freezer unit found on A deck improperly spliced into lighting fixture. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/45.1.3 50A

Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of passengers, crew and ship from electrical hazards shall be ensured. Electrical grounds detected on 220/440 main bus and 220 emergency bus. 74 SOLAS (20) II-1/40.1.3 50A

Internal combustion engines of 2,250 kW and above or having cylinders of more than 300 mm bore shall be provided with crankcase oil mist detectors or engine bearing temperature monitors or equivalent devices. Oil mist detector system control console shows reoccurring fault conditions. 74 SOLAS (20) II-1/47.2 50A

In addition to complying with the specific provisions for fire integrity of bulkheads and decks of cargo ships, the minimum fire integrity of bulkheads and decks shall be as prescribed in tables 9.5 and 9.6. A-60 Bulkhead insulation found missing around doors to diesel generator rooms and missing/damaged in entrance to CO2 room. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/9.2.3.3.1 50A

Each survival craft shall be stowed: fully equipped as required by this chapter and the Code. Multiple safety harnesses inside starboard lifeboat were broken or brittle. 74 SOLAS (20) III/13.1.4 50A

Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. Fuel oil leak observed on #4 forward injector. 74 SOLAS (14)II-2/4.1.1

Means of control shall be provided for opening and closing of ventilation dampers. EDG room intake dampers inoperable. 74 SOLAS (14)II-2/5.2.2.1

Means shall be provided to limit the accumalation of flammable vapours. Machinery spaces had large quantities of flammable liquid in bilges and on other surfaces. 74 SOLAS (14)II-2/4.1.2

[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]

Fire protection systems shall be maintained ready. Fire door entering the engine room does not have automatic closure. 74 SOLAS (14)II-2/14.1

47SOLAS(20)I/11(a):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. Vessel has inoperable VDR system.

Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Stbd side lifeboat seatbelts found stowed in a manner that does not render them able to be immediately used. 01 seatbelt was found worn and disconnected from it's mounting point. 74 SOLAS(04) III/20.2

Safe and convenient access to, and egress from, the ship shall be provided by either: a pilot ladder requiring a climb of not less than 1.5m and not more than 9m above the surface of the water, so positioned and secured that each step rests firmly against the ship's side; an accommodation ladder in conjunction with the pilot ladder in conjunction with the pilot ladder, or other equally safe and convenient means, whenever the distance from the surface of the water to the point of access to the ship is more than 9m. The accommodation ladder shall be sited leading aft. When in use, the lower end of the accommodation ladder shall rest firmly against the ship's side within the parallel body length of the ship and, as far as practicable, within the mid-ship half length and clear of all discharges. Vessel used a combination of pilot ladder and accommodation ladder, but did not ensure that the pilot ladder and lower end of the accommodation ladder rested firmly against the ship's side prior to taking pilots for its inbound transit to Charleston. SOLAS 74 (2009), Chapter V, Regulation 23 3.3.2

Stbd lifeboat engine seized, not able to get replacement till Sep 2017, ACS Lloyds Register authorized by D1/CVC to issue Short Term Cert. Demonstrate proper operation of lifeboat in the water to satisfaction of Class.

Vessel's starboard lifeboat is inoperable. Cargo ships are required to carry one or more enclosed lifeboats complying with the LSA Code of such aggregate capacity on each side of the ship as will accommodate the total number of persons on board. Vessel is permitted to transit to next U.S. port of call, New York. Next port's OCMI shall determine suitability of proposed short term safety cert.

Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all Life-Saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Vessel's port-side lifeboat engine is inoperable; repair prior to 01 July 2016, to the satisfaction of the attending classification society surveyor.74' SOLAS 09 cons CHP III/Reg 20.2

Every totally enclosed lifeboat shall be arranged that access to the lifeboat is provided by hatches which can be closed to make the lifeboat wwatertight. The starboard lifeboat's aft hatch is warped and cannot be made watertight.SOLAS 2014 cons./CH. III/31.1.1.1/LSA CODE 4.6.2.2

Due to engine failure when departing berth. In presences of USCG Marine Inspectors (USCG MI) and your Authorized Classification Society (ACS) demonstrate proper operation of the automation for main engine controls to their satisfaction. Provide description of cause of the failure and analyses of findings. No movement of the vessel is permitted until allowed by USCG Vessel Traffic New York .

Rescue boat engine did not start within 5 minutes. Electrical starting system wires found charred and separated. Engine did eventually start via hand pull. Ensure rescue boat engine is repaired to the satisfaction of the attending classification surveyor, prior to sailing foreign. (74 SOLAS (09) III/14)

Both port and starboard lifeboats do not have a full compliment of food rations (as per Form E). Provide a total of 8 rations (80,000 kj's) to bring both boats up to standard to the satisfaction of the attending classification surveyor, prior to sailing foreign.( 74 SOLAS (09) III/ 31)

Emergency diesel generator space shall be adequately ventilated. During the testing of the EDG the air operated actuator for the ventilation louvers did not open upon starting of the EDG. 1 A/E had to open manually. Prove proper operation of louvers to the satisfaction of the attending class surveyor. 74 SOLAS (09) II-I/ 35.

RPM Indicating system is inoperable. Vessel is required to move to a safe location under a dead ship tow consisting of one 3000HP tug and 3 2000HP tugs. Vessel is required to make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector. SOLAS 2004 Con. II-1 Reg. 31