AGIOS NIKOLAOS

... In the case of periodically unattended machinery spaces, fire extinguishing systems shall have both automatic and manual release capabilities. The vessel was operating as a PUMS. During testing of smoke and flame detectors for water mist system over fuel oil purifiers, PSCO observed a failure of the detectors to activate. -74 SOLAS (20) II-2/10.5.6.2

The oil record book part one shall be completed on each occasion on a tank to tank basis if appropriate, whenever any of the following machinery space operation takes place in the ship ... collection and disposal of oil residues (SLUDGE). PSCO discovered 03 25 Liter drums full of sludge in the steering room space. Crew claims it was transfered from the purifier space with no corresponding entry in the Oil Record Book. Additionally the PSCO discovered discrepancies between tank sounding logs and required weekly sludge in oil record book which crew attributes to unrecorded transfers between tanks. MARPOL Annex I/17.2.3

The electrical power available shall be sufficient to supply all those services that are essential for safety in an emergency...During 02 consecutive tests, the emergency generator experienced automatic shut down followed by fuel oil leakage alarms. 74 SOLAS (20) II-1/43.2

The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in accordance with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations established by the company the operational nature of the deficiency noted below provided objective evidence of a serious failure of the implementation of the ISM Code. An external audit report satisfactory to the OCMI is required. 74SOLAS(20)IX/3.1 ISM CODE 10.1

... In the case of periodically unattended machinery spaces fire extinguishing systems shall have both automatic and manual release capabilities. The vessel was operating as a PUMS During testing of smoke and flame detectors for water mist system over fuel oil purifiers, PSCO observed a failure of the detectors to activate. Crew cannot provide records of maintenance of testing of equipment. 74SOLAS(20)II-2/10.5.6.2

The oil record book part one shall be completed on each occasion on a tank to tank basis if appropriate, whenever any of the following machinery space operation takes place in the ship ... collection and disposal of oil residues (SLUDGE). PSCO discovered 03 25 Liter drums full of sludge in the steering room space. Crew claims it was transfered from the purifier space with no corresponding entry in the Oil Record Book. Additionally the PSCO discovered discrepancies between tank sounding logs and required weekly sludge in oil record book which crew attributes to unrecorded transfers between tanks. MARPOL Annex I/17.2.3

il fuel pipes, which, if damaged would allow oil to escape from a storage, settling or daily service tank having a capacity of 500 liters or above. Situated above the 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 of the event in a fire occurring in the space in which such tanks are situated. PSCO observed quick closing valves attached to the HFO holding tank and MGO storage tank blocked open with bolts and wooden wedges. 74SOLAS(20)II-2/4.2.2.3.4

In a ship in which oil is used, the arrangements for the storage, distribution and utilization of the oil fuel shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board and shall at least comply with the following provisions. PSCO observed pools of standing oil in void space forward of the starboard HFO holding tank. 74SOLAS(20)II-2/4.2.2

Control exercise by a dually authorized control officer under article X shall be limited to the following; assessment, in accordance with section A-I/4 of the STCW Code, of the ability of the seafarers of the ship to maintain watchkeeping and security standards, as appropriate, as required by the Convention if there are clear grounds for believing that such standards are not being maintained because any of the following have occurred; the ship is otherwise being operated in such a manner as to pose a danger to persons, property, the environment, or a compromise security. PSCO observed bolts on the quick closing valves rendering them blocked in opened position. Fire detection systems were not being maintained in accordance with the manufacture instructions. STCW I/4.1.3.3.4

The purpose of this regulation is to prevent the ignition of combustible materials or flammable liquids. Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. Flag State Inspection conducted on 11Feb2024 identified, "excessive oil leaks at incinerator tank, all three auxiliary engines, purifier room, and steering gear room." 74 SOLAS (14 Cons.) II-2/4.1.1

Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems installation shall be suitable for the nature of the space, fire growth potential and potential generation of smoke and gases. Smoke detector at engine control room does not work. Ship has no extension stick for checking detectors. Using brush handle. 74 SOLAS (14 Cons.) II-2/7.1.1

Electrical installations shall be such that all electrical and auxiliary services necessary for maintaining the ship in normal operational and habitable conditions will be ensured without recourse to the emergency source of electrical power. Electric panel at engine room doors wide opened and ventilated with aftermarket fan. 74 SOLAS (14 Cons.) II-1/40.1.1

Electrical or other equipment which may constitute a source of ignition of clammable vapours shall not be permitted in these compartments except as permitted in paragraph 10. No electrical equipment shall be installed in any space where flammable mixtures are liable to collect, e.g in compartments assigned principally to accumulator batteries. PSCDO observed excessive amount of old batteries stored in the emergency generator space behind the switchboard. 74 SOLAS (20) I-1/45.9.2

The machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended and shall eb installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to the persons on board. Flag State Inspection conducted on 11Feb2024 identified, "massive water leak mixed with oil next to low sea chest." 74 SOLAS (14 Cons.) II-2/26.1

This part prescribes regulations governing the design and construction of marine sanitation devices under section 312 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 USC 1322), to eliminate the discharge of untreated sewage from vessels into the waters of the United States, including territorial seas. Vessel's Marine Sanitation Device is inoperable and has been for over a year. Vessel has a flexible hose transfer arrangement from the on deck sewage discharge flange into a flexible hose that is secured along side accommodation superstructure that hose assembly empties in the Aft Peak Tank Vent (vessel removed tank vent/ flame screen). Aft Peak Tank is being utilized as a Type III holding tank for sewage not designed to contain H2S. 33 CFR 159.1

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 SHIP OR PERSONS ON BOARD. VESSEL IS EXPERIENCING FUEL INJECTOR ISSUES ON MAIN ENGINE AS A RESULT OF FUEL CHANGE OVER. VESSEL CURRENTLY CAN ONLY MAKE 8 KTS. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11

THE MACHINERY BOILERS AND OTHER PRESSURE VESSELS, ASSOCIATED PIPING SYSYTEMS AND FITTINGS SHALL BE OF A DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADEQUATE FOR THE SERVICE FOR WHICH THEY ARE INTENDED. PSCO OBSERVED ACTIVE COOLING WATER LEAK ON M/E CYLINDER #6. 74 SOLAS (20) II-1/26

ANY FAILURE OF THE OIL FILTERING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE RECORDED IN THE ORB PART 1. VESSEL WAS ISSUED FLAG DISPENSATION FOR MALFUNCTIONING OWS ON SEPT 22, 2023 WITH NO DOCUMENTATION IN ORB PART 1. MARPOL 1/17.5

THE MACHINERY BOILERS AND OTHER PRESSURE VESSELS, ASSOCIATED PIPING SYSYTEMS AND FITTINGS SHALL BE OF A DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADEQUATE FOR THE SERVICE FOR WHICH THEY ARE INTENDED. SEA WATER INLET WAS FOUND WITH SOFT PATCH AND NO APPROVED DOCUMENTATION. 74 SOLAS (20) II-1/26.

IN SHIPS WHERE FUEL OIL IS USED...OIL SOAKED LAGGING WAS FOUND THROUGHOUT ENGINE ROOM, SPECIFICALLY IN OIL PURIFIER ROOM. GENERATORS AND BOTTOM DECK ENGINE ROOM. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/4.2.2

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