Records from 2016 to 2017. Most recent: inspection, 27 November 2017.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Welding/Hot Work
Issued 27 November 2017
Resolved
Cylinders must always be secured, and when not in use, they must be stowed in a rack in an upright position, with the valve protection cap in place. Acetylene and oxygen cylinders were found to not be properly stowed. 46 CFR 147.60(b)(1)
Due 27 November 2017
Resolved 29 November 2017
Resolution: Brackets were installed to hold oxygen and acetylene tanks.
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › A Class Division Penetrations
Issued 27 November 2017
Resolved
Hold back hooks not subject to central control station release are prohibited. Multiple hold back hooks were discovered being used in the galley. 74 SOLAS (04) II-2/9.4.1.1.4.4
Due 11 December 2017
Resolved 27 November 2017
Resolution: Resolved prior to departure.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 23 November 2016
Resolved
1499-Other (Prop & Aux Machinery)- In multi-engine installations which are supplied from the same fuel source, means of isolating the fuel supply and spill piping, to individual engines shall be provided. Manual closing valves for the main generators are broken and unable to shut.-74 SOLAS 14 Cons. II-2/4.2.2.5.5
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 November 2016
Resolution: Valve closing hand wheels were replaced. Valves are now fully operational.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Control Panel
Issued 23 November 2016
Resolved
0725- Fixed Fire Extinguishing Installation- Maintenance, testing and inspections shall be carried out ensuring the reliability of fire-fighting systems and appliances. Reset function of the fire control panel inoperable, only means to clear alarm is by fully restarting system - 74 SOLAS 14 CONS. II-2/14.2.2.1
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 November 2016
Resolution: Class Surveyor tested smoke and heat detectors which automatically activated the fixed water mist system. The reset button was tested and found to clear the alarms as intended. No reoccurring faults were noted.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 23 November 2016
Resolved
1420- Cleanliness of Engine Room- The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform to the provision of the present regulation to ensure the vessel will be safe to proceed to sea. #3 LSFO storage tank leaking.- 74 SOLAS 14 CONS. I/11
SOLAS 74 (a) CH I/11
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 November 2016
Resolution: Class surveyor had ship engineers fill #3 LSFO tank. Paneling was removed in area where oil was previously observed. Engineers cleaned up oil. No leaks were observed.
Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials › Insulation
Issued 23 November 2016
Resolved
1470- Insulation Wetted through Oil- Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. Excessive oil soaked lagging on main engine piping. -74 SOLAS 14 CONS. II-2/4.1.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 November 2016
Resolution: Ship engineers replaced old oil soaked lagging with clean lagging. No leaks were observed around the main engine fuel pump lines.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 23 November 2016
Resolved
1460- Guards and Fencing- Machinery shall be so installed and protected to reduce or minimize any danger posed to persons on board by moving parts. Large unguarded openings found on diesel generators exposing moving machinery in way of flywheels. -74 SOLAS 04 CONS. II-1/26.1
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 November 2016
Resolution: Ship engineers secured metal covers to guard the openings that were exposing the flywheel. Hazards have been minimized.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 23 November 2016
Resolved
0950- Electrical Equipment in General- Main and emergency switchboards shall be so arranged as to give easy access as may be needed to apparatus and equipment, without danger to personnel. Miscellaneous equipment was found stored in a manner blocking access to the rear of electrical panels. -74 SOLAS 04 CONS. II-1/45.2
74 SOLAS (04 Cons.) II-1/45.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 November 2016
Resolution: All miscellaneous items were found to be removed from behind the electrical panels in the Engine Control Room. Panels are now easily accessible.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 23 November 2016
Resolved
0650- Lifebuoys- Each lifebouy shall be marked in block capitals of the Roman alphabet with the name of the port of registry of the ship on which it is carried. The port of registry was found to be worn off and no longer legible. - 74 SOLAS 14 CONS. III/7.1.4
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 23 November 2016
Resolved 23 November 2016
Resolution: Lifebouys were stenciled with proper markings.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Response Measures Documentation
Issued 23 November 2016
Resolved
2055- Manuals, Instructions, Ect.- A training manual shall be provided in each crew mess room and recreation room. Training manuals were found missing from the officer's mess. -74 SOLAS 14 CONS. II-2/15.2.3.1
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 23 November 2016
Resolved 23 November 2016
Resolution: A training manual was located and placed back in its proper location in the officer's mess room.
Operations/Management › Ballast Water Managment › Ballast Exchange
Issued 23 November 2016
Resolved
9900- Other (Not clearly hazardous)- The master owner, operator, agent or person-in-charge must provide the information required by 33 CFR 151.2060 (b)(3). Vessel failed to submit Ballast Water Report to National Ballast Information Clearinghouse.- 33 CFR 151.2060
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 November 2016
Resolution: The vessel's master submitted a ballast water report and recieved confirmation from the NBIC via email. A Letter of Warning was issued to the vessel. Enforcement case to follow.