KARAVAS

The company and the ship shall comply with the requirements of the International Safety Management Code. The company should ensure that all personnel involved in the company's SMS have an adequate understanding relevant roles, regulations, codes, and guidelines (6.4) In meeting these requirements, the company should ensure that: inspections are held at appropriate intervals (10.2.1), and that any non-conformity is reported, with its possible cause, if known (10.2.2). In accordance with the vessel's Safety Management System and Maintenance Procedures to include form "STD-GRL-P1-000", life saving and fire fighting equipment are to be inspected weekly and monthly. In accordance with the vessel's "Critical Operations Checklist", pump room electrical fixtures are to be inspected monthly. In accordance with the vessel's "Pump Room Entry Permit" procedures "WTM SF-010" there is to be a system of recording who is in the pump room, the space is to be vacated in the event of a ventilation failure, and the permit shall be rendered invalid should the ventilation of the space stop. As delineated in deficiencies 2-6, objective evidence attests to the vessel's crew failing to properly conduct maintenance and inspections of lifesaving, firefighting, and electrical equipment. Additionally, crew failed to follow pump room entry procedures, not logging PSCO entering, nor turning on ventilation despite walking down the first stairwell leading down into the pump room. Note, marine chemist was recalled to re-certify the pump room space. An external audit focusing on maintenance and inspection procedures is required prior to the vessel being released from detention. 74 SOLAS (14) IX/ 3.1 ISM 6.4 ISM 10.2

In tankers, electrical equipment, cables, and wiring shall not be installed in hazardous locations unless it conforms with standards not inferior to those acceptable to the organization. Reference IEC 60092-502:199/4.2.2. Multiple explosion proof electrical installations located in the cargo pump room, a Zone "I" hazardous area, were cracked, compromising the integrity of the fixtures. Note, the vessel is loaded with fuel oil and vacuum gasoline, both highly flammable cargoes. 74 SOLAS (14) II-1/ 45.11

Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. During operational test of the emergency fire pump, a dime sized hole was discovered on the fire main line causing the pressure to dissipate. Temporary repairs were enacted by the crew. 74 SOLAS (14) II-2/ 14.2.1.2

Each life raft or group of life rafts shall be stowed with a float-free arrangement complying with the requirements of paragraph 4.1.6 of the code so that each floats free, and if inflatable, inflates automatically when the ship sinks. PSCO observed both life rafts on the port main deck tied together and secured to the stationary life racks, thus rendering the float free mechanism inoperable. 74 SOLAS (14) III/ 13.4.2

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. All engines in lifeboats and rescue boats... during this period of time, it should be demonstrated that the gear box and gear box train are engaged satisfactorily. PSCO observed that the port lifeboat propeller did not engage forward or aft during inspection. Upon further inspection it was discovered that the drive shaft was disconnected. 74 SOLAS (14)/ 20.2 74 SOLAS (14)/ 20.6.2

Ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards shall be provided with at least one international shore connection complying with the first safety systems code. PSCO observed the international shore connection on the port side was missing the required materials and accessories. 74SOLAS (14) II-2/10.2.1.7.1 FSS CODE CHAP 2/2.2