Records from 2016 to 2021. Most recent: operational control imposed, 1 November 2021.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
15106 - 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 vessel's safety management system states that before leaving the engine room unattended the engineer officer shall check that dirty cotton waste and that fuel and lube oil leakages are not present. Additionally monthly repot for the Chief engineer, sent in 10/31/2021, stated the electrical was normal. The vessel was unable to provide checklists for engine room or electrical maintenance. Due to the objective evidence in the above deficiencies, the vessel is not in substantial compliance with relevant conventions. The Captain of the Port questions the adequacy and overall implementation of the vessel's SMS under the ISM Code. An external audit conducted by the flag or RO is required to determine whether the ship is operating in accordance with the ISM Code. Provide a copy of the completed audit report to the USCG prior to departure.
74 SOLAS (20) IX/3.1
ISM Code 10.1
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 4 November 2021
Resolution: Received audit report.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
07106 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems shall be kept in good working order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire should occur. Fire detection in the purifier room, a space considered a high risk for fire hazards that was observed containing pooled oil as shown in deficiency no.3 was inoperable. Additionally, the fire alarm panel in the engine control room was showing a fault.
74 SOLAS (20) II-2/14.2.1.1.2
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 4 November 2021
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
07126 - Means shall be provided to control the leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO observed fuel oil leaks on all 6 main engine cylinders and fuel pumps or all 6 fuel injectors, the #2 generator was leaking oil into an unapproved plastic container, leaks were observed on the heavy oil fuel lineand fuel oil supply lines as well as fuel oil supply lines in the purifier room. Pooled oil was observed in the purifier room, underneath the #3 generator, and in the catch all beneath the fuel oil pumps for the main engine cylinders. Oil soaked rags were observed in various locations throughout the engine room.
74 SOLAS (20) II-2/4.1.1
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 4 November 2021
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
09209 - Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of passengers, crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. PSCOs observed exposed wiring in numerous spaces throughout the engine room to include the purifier room, the provision control compressor, and on the main engine cylinders. Various electrical panels in the engine room were unable to latch close or were closed using tape. Unauthorized modifications were made to the electrical wiring on cylinders #1, 4 & 6 for the main engine as well as to an eelectrical panel in the vicinity of the generators that had a wire added preventing closure of the panel.
74 SOLAS (20) II-1/40.1.3
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 4 November 2021
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
09209 - No electrical equipment shall be installed in any space where flammable mixtures are liable to collect, unless the administration is satisfied that such equipment is appropriately certified for safe usage. PSCO observed broken and cracked light covers throughout the engine room.
74 SOLAS 920) II-1/45.10.4
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 November 2021
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil filtering equipment
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
14101 - The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present convention. The PSCO observed an unauthorized hose attached to the Oil Content Meter. The hose is not included on the drawings for the oil content meter.
MARPOL I/6.4.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 November 2021
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
07105 - Self closing fire doors of the same fire integrity standards shall be fitted in the enclosure for escape from machinery spaces of Category A. The self-closing mechanism for the escape door on the second deck of the engine room failed.
74 SOLAS (20) II-2/13.4.2.1.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 November 2021
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
07110 - Fire extinguishers shall be situated ready for use in such a way their serviceability is not impaired by the weather, vibration or other external factors. PSCO observed portable fire extinguishers in the oxygen and acetylene spaces being stored on top of the oxygen and acetylene bottles.
74 SOLAS (20) II-2/10.3.2.4
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 November 2021
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
09208 - The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessels, associate piping systems and fitting shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended and shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard to hot surfaces. PSCO observed damaged insulation on generator no.3.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 November 2021
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs.
Fire Fighting › Firemans Outfit › Protective Clothing
Issued 3 November 2016
Resolved
0735 Personal Equipment- Personal equipment shall consist of protective clothing of material to protect the skin from heat and be water resistant. One fire man suit was deteriorating along the seams under arms and behind the legs and gloves no longer water resistant. SOLAS 74 (14) II-2 10/10.1 FSS CHAPT 3/2.1.1.1. 50c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 December 2016
Resolved 18 October 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided proof of a new suit purchased and placed in service on board 12AUG16. Vessel also provided proof of 02 complete FF ensambles purchased and placed on board 22SEP20.