SLNC STAR

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 master self reported that the rescue boat engine failed to start during regular boat checks. Restore rescue boat operational capabilities to normal status.

Efficient bilge pumping systems shall be provided, capable of pumping from and draining any watertight compartment other than a space permanently approved for the carriage of fresh water, water ballast, oil fuel or liquid cargo for which other efficient means of pumping are provided under all practical conditions. Ships master self reported a leak that has compromised the pressure vessel containing the Oily water separator system. Make repairs after approval from a recognized organization to restore equipment to full operational condition.

Maintain a ballast water management plan (BWM) plan that has been developed specifically for the vessel and will allow those responsible for the plan’s implementation to understand and follow the BWM strategy and comply with requirements of this subpart. BWM Plan that is onboard is outdated for current regulations, reporting requirements, existing equipment onboard, and methods. Develop BWM Plan that meets all requirements of this subpart prior to operating in the waters of the United States or next annual inspection, whichever comes first. 33 CFR 151.2050(g)

The master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of a vessel subject to this subpart and this section must submit a ballast water report to the National Ballast Information Clearinghouse (NBIC). A NBIC report was not found in NBIC database or onboard vessel for voyage to Guam in August 2024. Marine inspector discussed with Master, C/M, and DPA. Changes will be incorporated into new BWMP. No further action for this deficiency. 33 CFR 151.2060(b)

For every ship to which Chapter I applies, the Administration shall issue an appropriate minimum safe manning document or equivalent evidence of the minimum safe manning…Vessel has a Certificate of Inspection (U.S. Flag – Minimum Safe Manning Certificate) that will expire after 25MAY2025. Flag dispensation issued to allow vessel a one-time transfer to Singapore for reinspection and issuance of new certificate. All conditions of certificate shall be maintained and no cargo operations allowed until renewed. This dispensation will expire on 01JUN2025. 74 SOLAS (24) V/14.2.2

All four life raft embarcation ladder were wasted and taken out of service.

The vessel has several leaks on the main engine that were identified by attending marine inspector and will require direct manual supervision as direction of the vessel's Chief Engineer. The vessel's Periodically Unattended Machinery Spaces (PUMS) is suspended when the main engine is running and or vessel is underway. The PUMS suspension. The vessel shall provide a 3rd party permanent repairs report to be reviewed by U.S. Coast Guard Activities Far East.

The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations and with any additional requirements which may be established by the company…In meeting these requirements, the company should ensure that: appropriate action is taken. Vessel had loss of generator and asked for one time transit to next port. However, vessel has outstanding deficiencies for a loss of propulsion and outdated PSTPs of which are relevant to the safety of the vessel. Company maintains that deficiencies were rectified, but there is no evidence that OCMI was properly notified. Conduct internal audit determine root cause of failure to notify OCMI of RO acceptance and/or rectification of a USCG issued deficiency and report with corrective action to ISM RO and USCG. 74 SOLAS (20) `IX/2.1.3 ISM A/10.2.3

Periodic Safety tests must demonstrate the proper operation of the primary and alternate controls, alarms, power sources, transfer override arrangements, interlocks, and safety controls. Systems addressed must include fire detection and extinguishing, flooding safety, propulsion, maneuvering, electric power generation and distribution, and emergency internal communications. During recent in-service inspection, pen and ink changes were made to update the previously approved PSTPs. Vessel to submit updated PSTPs for approval.

Those ships using separate fuel oils shall carry a written procedure showing how the fuel oil change-over is to be done, allowing sufficient time for the fuel oil service system to be fully flushed of all fuel oils exceeding the applicable sulphur content. Vessel to update fuel change over procedures and submit to RO for verification.

Safety of the ship shall be maintained for fitness to proceed to sea. The ship's fuel system is experiencing critical issues and maintenance/repairs are being deferred, risking catastrophic failure. Specifically, the settling tank is caked up, clogging the fuel system; the common transfer line is contaminated with low sulfur fuel; the fuel purifiers cannot keep up and are failing; the fuel rack requires manual adjustment and shimming during maneuvers. A satisfactory repair plan, must be submitted and accepted by FEACT OCMI prior to departure.

Safety of the ship shall be maintained for fitness to proceed to sea. The seawater pipe system forward of the engine outlet has failed in three places: the first section was replaced, spool pieces are actively being repaired with doubler plates, and a temporary hardback patch at the elbow, in place for months, is actively leaking due to heavy underside corrosion and is likely to fail. Additionally, the low suction sea chest's skin and isolation valves cannot fully close, remaining 30% open, allowing free water flow, necessitating replacement to restore proper functionality and prevent uncontrolled water ingress.

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. Lifeboat has heavy exhaust leak in cabin, rendering it hazardous to operate.

The purpose of this regulation is to prevent the ignition of combustible materials or flammable liquids, means shall be provided to control the leaks of flammable liquids. Identified MDE #1, 4, 8 high-pressure fuel pumps are leaking excessively. All safety covers are removed to allow for active shimming of the fuel rack with combustible material, resulting in excessive fuel oil and bits of combustible material in the immediate vicinity of the fuel rail. This poses a significant fire hazard, compounded by the inoperative turbo wash down providing a potential ignition source. Additionally, there is excessive fuel oil in the bilge and oil-soaked lagging in the vicinity of the purifier room fuel oil separators and TK 24 HFO day tank.

Machinery shall be adequate for the service for which it is intended. #2 SSDG is unable to start remotely or via automation and overheats shutting down after 2-3 hours of carrying the ship's load. The vessel is equipped with only 02 SSDGs and currently lacks fully functioning automation and minimum redundancy.

Vital systems that are automatically or remotely controlled must be provided with an alarm system if instrumentation is not continuously monitored or is inappropriate for detection of a failure or unsafe condition. Vesel has 57 alarms inhibited, numerous vital. Provide casual analysis and justification for continued operation of every inhibited alarm.

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 experienced a M/E loss of propulsion and blackout due to a low lube oil pressure alarm shutdown. Identify root cause of low lube oil alarm and make repairs to satisfaction of RO. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11(a)

The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI. Vessel was only able to provide three (03) alcohol test strips at the time of inspection. Company must provide sufficient amount of alcohol test strips or provide means of alcohol testing prior to departure. 46 CFR 4.06-15(a)(1)

Every lifebuoy shall be fitted with a grab line not less than 9.5 mm in diameter and not less than 4 times the outside diameter of the body of the buoy in length. The grab line shall be secured at four equidistant points around the circumference of the buoy to form four equal loops. Current grab lines on both bridge wing life buoys are worn and do not meet the intention of the regulation. SOLAS 74 (2020 Cons.) Chapter III/31.1.1.2

Personal equipment shall consist of the following: electric safety lamp (hand lantern) of an approved type with a minimum burning period of 3 hours. Electric safety lamps to be used in hazardous areas shall be of an explosion-proof type; and axe with a handle provided with high-voltage insulation. All fire-fighter’s outfits were missing electric safety lamps (lights) and individual axes. SOLAS 74 (2014 Cons.) Chapter II-2/13.3.2.4.5 FSS Code 2.1.1

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provision 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 onboard. Ship's crew discovered a hole through the 8" salt water piping to the LT cooler. 74 SOLAS (2014 Cons.) Chapter I/Reg 11

Main and auxiliary machinery essential for the propulsion and safety of the ship shall be provided with effective means for its operation and control. All control systems essential for the propulsion, control and safety of the ship shall be independent or designed such that failure of one system does not degrade the performance of the another system. The salt water cooling stand by pump does not automatically start up upon loss of the primary pump. 74 SOLAS (04 Cons.) Chapter II-1/Reg 31.5

Doors fitted in boundary bulkheads of machinery spaces of category A shall be reasonably gas-tight and self closing. During the inspection, found the emergency diesel generator (EDG) room self-closing door's latch stuck and preventing the door from closing. 74 SOLAS (04 Cons) Chapter II-2/Reg 9.4.2.1

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provision 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 onboard. During the inspection, found numerous burned out light bulbs in the engine room, laundry room, and forward bosun locker.

The ring, lines and letters shall be painted in white or yellow on a dark ground or in black on a light ground. A portion of the load line mark was painted in blue which is an unauthorized color. ICLL (88 Prot.) Reg. 8

Fire damper is, for the purpose of implementing regulation 9.7 adopted by resolution MSC.365(93), as may be amended, a device installed in a ventilation duct, which under normal conditions remains open allowing flow in the duct, and is closed during a fire, preventing the flow in the duct to restrict the passage of fire. In using the above definition the following terms may be associated: manual fire damper is a fire damper that is intended to be opened or closed by the crew by hand at the damper itself. Mushroom type manual dampers throughout the exterior deck of the vessel are not operational as required. SOLAS 74 (2014 Cons.) II-2/3.54.2

The purpose of this regulation is to control the spread of smoke to minimize the hazards from smoke. For this purpose, means for controlling smoke in atriums, control stations, machinery spaces and concealed spaces shall be provided. During the inspection, the MI found a cable passing through from the main deck above the quick closing valves control station to the upper deck. 74 SOLAS (04 Cons.) Chapter II-2/Reg 8.1

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provision 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 onboard. During the inspection, throughout all common spaces, crew cabins, and watch stations to have inadequate ventilation and cooling. The average temperature was average between 80-85 degrees fahrenheit (26-29 degree celsius) In addition, the crew self-reported a refrigerant leak on the HVAC system. 74 SOLAS (2014 Cons.) Chapter I/Reg 11

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. The report must explain the cause of each deficiency and be submitted within 12 hours after arrival at the next port. The actions of the master or person in charge in such instances are subject to review and it must be shown the vacancy was not due to the consent, fault or collusion of the master or other individuals specified in 46 U.S.C. 8101(e). A civil penalty may be assessed against the master or person in charge for failure to submit the report. Vessel did not report to FEACT within 12 Hours of arrival.

Fire detection water mist system within the engine room (smoke/water mist) inop; will not activate automatically when a heat and smoke alarm within the same zone.

#2 Generator engine control unit screen damaged and unreadable

Pin hole leak on port side of MSD tank; fix elbow installed on top of MSD tank

Stbd bridge wing emergency light half full of water and nonoperational.

Various gauges on main electrical switchboard broken/need to be replaced.

The Company should establish procedures, plans and instructions for key shipboard operations, must add maintenance items for vessel into NS5 per SMS.

Ships shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical, and electrical requirements of a classification society. The SSDG #1 and #2 cannot be paralleled in accordance with class rules.

Officers in charge of the navigational watch are responsible for navigating the ship safely during their period of duty. Chief mate unable to communicate and take or make orders in working language of the crew. STCW 1995, Ch.VIII, Reg. 2.2.1 70b. Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign to the satisfaction of the Administration.