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Other oil-level gauges may be used in place of sounding pipes subject to the following conditions: in cargo ships, the failure of such gauges or overfilling of the tank shall not permit release of fuel into the space. The use of cylindrical gauge glasses is prohibited. The Administration may permit the use of oil-level gauges with flat glasses and self-closing valves between the gauges and fuel tanks. Observed self-closing valves on every single fuel tank's sight gauge were secured in depressed position with safety wire. Action Taken: Rectify deficiences prior to departure to the satisfaction of the RO/RSO and to the satisfaction of the U.S. Coast Guard. 74SOLAS(14)II-2/4.2.2.3.5.2.2

The rating or appropriate setting of the overload protective device for each circuit shall be permanently indicated at the location of the protective device. Multiple main switchboard circuit breakers are overated, mislabeled or not labeled at all. Action Taken: Rectify deficiencies prior to departure to the satisfactin of the RO/RSO and to the satisfaction of the U.S. Coast Guard. 74SOLAS(14)II-1/45.6.2

The Comapnay 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: inspections are held at appropriate intervals, and any non-conformity is reported, with its possible cause, if known. Safety Manual Section 2.1 "General Duties of Employees and Safe Working Practices." "Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided to preserve safety and pollution prevertion on board the ship." Safety Manual Section 2.4.2 "Electrical Equipment." "When working on electrical equipment, it is essential that it is adequately isolated." "This should incluede the removal of breakers and fuses, warning notices should be posted at these positions to ensure that power is not restored whilst work is being carried out." As deliniated in deficiences 1-2, objective evidence attests to the vessel's crew failing to effectively impliment basic SMS procedures related to safe working practices, presenting a significant safety risk to the crew and fire risk to the engine room space. This is evident by the crew's systemic use of safety wire to keep every F/O tank sight glass self-closing valve depressed open. Further, the crew does not follow any tag-out procedures despite applying tape to multiple main switch board circuit breakers, potentialy forcing circuits to remain in the open position. An additional internal verification of the vessel's SMS, focusing on maintenance procedures and safe work practices is required within 3 months. 74SOLAS(14)IX/3.1 ISM Code 10.1 ISM Code 10.2.1 ISM Code 10.2.2

01799- The training manual shall contain the instructions and information required in paragraph 15.2.3.4. PSCO observed ship general instructions on fire-fighting activities and fire-fighting procedures were not on board vessel. 74 SOLAS(14) II-2/15.2.3.4

0735 - Personal equipment - fire fighting - Crew not familiar with essential shipboard procedures relating to the safety of ships. Crew removed all SCBA bottles from the ship for maintenance prohibiting vessel from responding to a fire on board requiring the use of a fire fighter's outfit. 74 SOLAS (am) XI-1/4

0720 - Fire Fighting Equipment - Fire protection system and fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be maintained ready for use. Vessel sent all SCBA bottles to shore for maintenance prohibiting vessel from responding to a fire on board requiring the use of a fire fighter's outfit. 74 SOLAS (am) II-2/14