SEABOARD PIONEER

The Company and the ship shall comply with the requirements of the International Safety Management Code. For the purpose of this regulation, the requirement of the Code shall be treated as mandatory. 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. The technical and/or operational nature of deficiencies 02-07 provide objective evidence of a serious failure of the ISM Code implementation. An external audit report satisfactory to the OCMI must be submitted prior to clearance of this deficiency and release from detention 74SOLAS(20)IX/3.1 ISM 10.1

Personal equipment shall consist of the following: protective clothing of material to protect the skin from the heat radiating from the fire and from burns and scalding by steam. The outer surface shall be water resistant. PSCO observed that the flash hood on the a fire suit was deteriorated and no spare was available. 74SOLAS(20) II-2/10.10.1.1 FSS Code 3.2.1.1.1

The purpose of this regulation us to suppress and swiftly extinguish a fire in the space of origin. For this purpose, the following requirements shall be met...fire-extinguishing appliances shall be readily available PSCO observed no pressure on the general service fire pump while testing. 74SOLAS(14)II-2/ 10.1.2

With the two pumps simultaneously delivering water through the nozzles specified in paragraph 2.3.3, with the quantity of water as specified in paragraph 2.1.3, through any adjacent hydrants, the following minimum pressure shall be maintained at all hydrants...in cargo ships of 6000 gross tons and upwards 0.27 N/mm3 The Emergency Fire Pump...When the pump is delivering the quantity of water required by 2.2.1.1, the pressure at any hydrants shall be not less than the minimum pressure required by chapter II-2 of the Convention PSCO observed no pressure at the hydrant while testing emergency fire pump 74SOLAS(14)II-2/10.2.1.6.2 FSS Code 12/2.2.1.2

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. PSCO observed the rescue boat was incapable of engaging reverse due to salt accumulation build up. 74SOLAS(14)III/20.2

The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of design and constructions adequate for the services for which they are intended and shall be installed and protected so as to reduce to a minimum any dangers to persons on board, due reguard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards. PSCO observed a ratchet strap being used to secure a high pressure fuel line on the main engine. 74SOLAS(04)II-1/26.1

The purpose of this regulation is to prevent the ignition of combustible materials or flammable liquids. For the purpose of the following functional requirements shall be met... means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids PSCO observed pooling and accumulation throughout the engine room and machinery spaces including the air purifier room. All three generators had fuel pooling, the main engine had excessive leaks and pooling, and the engine room had buckets of oil and soiled oily rags/mops throughout. 74SOLAS(14)II-2/4.1.1

Ships 500 Gross tonnage and upwards shall be provided with at least one international shore connection complying with the Fire Safety Systems Code. International shore connection shall...be kept aboard the ship together with four bolts of 16 mm diameter and 50 mm length, four 16mm nuts and eight washer PSCO observed international shore connection of having bolts over 50 mm in length and only four washers. 74SOLAS(14)II-2/10.2.1.7.1 FSS Code 2/2.2

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 person onboard. PSCDO received NOA stating 01 inoperable generator. History over the last months includes 03 inoperable generators. Vessel received spare parts in New York and will make repairs prior to next port of call. 74 SOLAS (20) I-11(a)

The safety management system should include procedures ensuring that non-conformities, accidents and hazardous situations are reported to the company...PSCO identified leaks on the #2 Auxiliary engine, pooling of oil on the main engine, various leaks on the steering gear. None of which were reported according to the SMS. An internal audit is required. Cite: ISM Code Part A/9.1 Action: 17ac

The purpose of this regulation is to prevent the ignition of combustible materials or flammable liquids. For this purpose, the following functional requirements shall be met: means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO identified leaks on the Auxiliary engines, pooling of oil on the main engine, various leaks on the steering gear system. Cite: 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/4.1.1 Action: 17ac

The purpose of this regulation is to detect a fire in the space of origin and to provide for alarm for sate escape and fire-fighting activity. For this purpose, the following functional requirements shall be met: 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. PSCO identified a smoke detector in the engine room covered up with a plastic bag. Cite: 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/7.1.1 Action: 17 ac

PSCO received a report of all three generators tripping, causing a blackout and starting of emergency generator. 74 SOLAS (20) Reg I/11

PSCO received report of number three generator having metal shavings in L/O sump upon inspection after blackout. 74 SOLAS (20) Reg I/11

Fire fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. PSCO observed the crew was unable to demonstrate adequate pressure during the test of the emergency fire pump on the bridge. When the nozzle was reaplced and anchor wash and winch cooling valves were closed, adequate pressure was demonstarted. The system was troubleshooted for around 1 hour.

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. The oxygen and acetylene cylinders that were not in use did not have caps installed and there were 05 cylinders not stored properly in racks.

Access doors and access hatch covers normally cloased at sea, intended to ensure the watertight integrity of internal openings, shall be provided with means of indication locally and on the bridge showing whether these doors or hatch covers are open or closed. A notice is to be affixed to each such door or hatch cover to the effect that it is not to be left open. The use of such doors and hatch covers shall be authorized by the officer of the watch. Watertight door on passage way near the bunker station was in the open position and was not giving alarm on the bridge. The steering compartment water tight door indicating switch was zip tied to indicate a closed position even with the door open. Action Taken: Rectify deficiencies prior to next U.S. port after sailing foreign to the satisfaction of the RO/RSO and to the satisfaction of the U.S. Coast Guard. 74SOLAS(04)II-1/25-9.3

Fixed pressure water -spraying fire- extinguishing system complying with the provisions of the fire safety system code. Fresh water supply from pump to the fresh water tank on the fixed pressure water mist system was found on temp. repair and excessively leaking from hose clamps.

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 (10.1). In meeting these requirements, the company should ensure that: inspections are held at appropriate intervals; any non-conformity is reported, with possible cause, if known appropriate corrective actions taken, and records of these activities are maintained (10.2) The company's SMS weekly testing and inspection form, GLB-FSA-V1-010, requires visual inspection of pump unit and its fittings. Company's Safety Checklist , 05-05b, reflected satisfactory weekly inspections for July 2020. However, referencing deficiency #1, the system was found with a temp. repair which was not reported to the C/E or Captain. An internal safety audit and corrective action id required within three months.

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. Primary steering on the free fall life boat is not functioning properly. The rudder is stuck in the port position. When the steering wheel is turned, the rudder might move to amidships, or it will not move at all.

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. CYLINDER LINER ON CYLINDER #1 WAS REPORTED TO BE CRACKED AND LEAKING OIL. CREW INFORMED PSCO THAT NEW CYLINDER LINER HAS BEEN ORDERED AND MUST BE REPLACED. 74SOLAS(14)I/11(a)

THE PURPOSE OF THIS REGULATION IS TO PREVENT THE IGNITION OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS OR FLAMMABLE LIWUIDS. FOR THIS PURPOSE THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE MAT. MEANS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO CONTROL LEAKS OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. PSCO IDENTIFIED SEVERAL FUEL AND LUBE OIL LEAKS ON THE MAIN ENGINE AND GENERATORS. THESE LEAKS ARE ALSO CAUSING EXCESSIVE OIL ACCUMULATION IN THE VESSEL'S BILGES. 74SOLAS(14 CONS) II-2/4.1.1 (17 A,C)

OTHER OIL-LEVEL GAUGES MAY BE USED IN PLACE OF SOUNDING TUBES SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: IN CARGO SHIPS, THE FAILURE OF SUCH GAUGES SHALL NOT PERMIT THE RELEASE OF FUEL INTO THE SPACE. THE ADMINISTRATION MAY PERMIT THE USE OF OIL LEVEL GAUGES WITH FLAT GLASSES AND SELF-CLOSING VALVES BETWEEN THE GAUGES AND FUEL TANKS. EVERY FUEL AND OIL TANK OBSERVED BY [name withheld] ROOM HAD WIRE OR ZIP-TIES HOLDING THE REQUIRED SELF-CLOSING VALVES IN THE OPEN POSITION. 74 SOLAS (14 CONS) II-2/ 4.2.2.3.5.2 (17 A,C)

WHERE THE TERMINATION OF SOUNDING TUBES IS PERMITTED IN MACHINERY SPACES, THESE TERMINATIONS OF SOUNDING PIPES SHALL BE FITTED WITH SELF-CLOSING BLANKING DEVICES AND WITH A SMALL DIAMETER SELF-CLOSING CONTROL COCK LOCATED BELOW THE BANKING DEVICE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASCERTAINING, BEFORE THE BLANKING DEVICE IS OPENED, THAT OIL IS NOT PRESENT. THE SMALL DIAMETER SELF-CLOSING CONTROL COCK IS INOPERABLE ON SEVERAL SOUNDING TUBES WITHIN THE ENGINE ROOM. 74 SOLAS II-2/4.2.2.3.5.1.3 (17 A,C)