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STAIRWAYS AND LIFT TRUNKS WHICH PENETRATE MORE THAN A SINGLE DECK SHALL BE SURROUNDED BY AT LEAST A-0 CLASS DIVISIONS AND BE PROTECTED BY SELF-CLOSING DOORS AT ALL LEVELS. PER REGULATION AND APPROVED FIRE CONTROL PLAN, STAIRWAY DOOR LEADING TO BRIDGE SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING AND WAS NOT.

The safety management system should ensure compliance with mandatory rules and regulations; and that applicable codes, guidelines and standards recommended by the Organization, Administrations, classification societies and maritime industry organizations are taken into account. The combination of deficiencies below indicates a serious failure, or lack of effectiveness, of the implementation of the ISM Code. A safety management audit shall be carried out by the Administration or the RO before the ship may be released from detention. SOLAS 74 (94 Amend.) IX/3.1 ISM Code 1.2.3

Life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. PSCO observed STBD lifeboat/rescue boat failed to engage propulsion during operational test. Upon further examination, the lifeboat’s gearbox bolts attaching it to drive shaft were sheared. (ISM Related) SOLAS 74 (2020 Amend.) III/ 20.2 SOLAS 74 (2020 Amend.) IX/3.1 ISM Code PART A 10.3

The fire detection and fire alarm systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs. PSCO observed the fire detection panel in the bridge was in fault status and could not be cleared. (ISM Related) SOLAS 74 (2009 cons.) II-2/14.2.1.1.2 SOLAS 74 (2009 cons.) IX/3.1 ISM code Part A 10.3

Stairways and lift trunks which penetrate more than a single deck shall be surrounded by at least A-0 class divisions and be protected by self-closing doors at all levels. Per regulation and approved fire control plan, stairway door leading to bridge shall be self-closing and was not. 74 SOLAS (2009 cons.) CH II-2/9.2.3.4.1

The company should establish and maintain procedures to control all documents and data which are relevant to the safety management system. Missing/inaccurate/outdated records for: annual lifeboat/ rescue boat servicing, certification of life raft servicing personnel, lifeboat weekly test, GMDSS radio weekly test, portable fire extinguisher checks, medicine storage inventory (narcotics mixed with over the counter), SOLAS training manual,SOPEP inventory and maintenance of line throwing appliances. 74 SOLAS (2020 cons.) IX/3.1 ISM Code 11.1

Every ship of 100 gross tonnage and above shall carry a garbage management plan which the crew shall follow. Crews garbage was not segregated in accordance with the plan; plastics were found in food waste. MARPOL 73/78 (2022 cons.) V/10.2

Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO identified fuel leaking from the number 3 and 8 fuel injectors. Leaks from these fuel injectors produced a high volume of exposed flammable liquid collecting on each cylinder head and aerated vapors significantly elevating flammability. Additionally, oily substances were identified leaking from the encoder on the engine and the alpha lubricator for the cylinder oil. 74 SOLAS (04)II-2/4.1.1 30AC

Precautions shall be taken to prevent oil that may escape under pressure from any pump, filter or heater from coming into contact with heated surfaces. PSCO identified saturated lagging around the fuel pipe assembly on the main engine. This lagging was so saturated that fuel was leaking from it. The same condition was found in large portions of the lagging in the purifier room. 74 SOLAS (04) II-2/4.2.2.6.2 30ac

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. Multiple flammable liquid leaks, incomplete repairs and expansive areas of oil-saturated lagging onboard demonstrate that current procedures for engineering maintenance are not being implemented adequately enough to keep the vessel’s equipment in properly functioning service. An ISM audit is required. 74 SOLAS (20) IX/3.1 ISM CODE 10.1 30AC

The machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings 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 a minimum any danger to persons on board. Due regard being paired to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards. Several motors in the purifier space were missing protective guards. Thus leaving high speed rotating machinery exposed. SOLAS (04) II-1/26.1 17AC

Every steam pipe and every fitting connected thereto through which steam may pass shall be so designed, constructed and installed as to withstand the maximum working stresses to which it may be subjected. A steam pipe for the #2 main circulation pump was found to be steadily leaking water demonstrating its inadequacy in withstanding required working stresses. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/33.1 17AC

The condition of the ship and it’s equipment shall be maintained to confirm 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 onboard. An emergency light fixture in the purifier room was identified to be broken and loosely supported by metal wire. A section of overhead piping in the purifier room was found to be patched with tape and oil saturated rags. SOLAS (04) I/11 17AC

15109- 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 SMS states that the second engineer is responsible for the maintenance of the lifeboat engines and reporting any discrepancy to the Chief engineer. As stated in deficiency #2 third engineer was not able to provide any records supporting that the weekly checks were conducted. Furthermore, the SMS states Chief Engineer shall promptly inform the Master of any machinery damage. Neither the Chief Engineer or the Master were aware of the condition of the lifeboat engine as described in deficiency #3. Deficiencies #2-#5 provide evidence of a serious lack of effectiveness of the planned maintenance system and required routine inspections/rounds by the ship's crew. Due to objective evidence in the above deficiencies the vessel is not in substantial compliance with the relevant conventions. The Captain of the Port questions the adequacy and overall implementation of the vessel's SMS under the ISM Code. An internal audit is required within 3 months to determine whether the ship is operating in accordance with the ISM Code. Provide a copy of the audit report to the USCG when completed. 74 SOLAS (20) IX/3.1 ISM Code 10.1

15110-In meeting these requirements, the company should ensure that inspections are held at appropriate intervals. Vessel Crew was not able to provide evidence to support that engineer's weekly checks were conducted on the lifeboats. 74 SOLAS (20) IX/3.1 ISM Code 10.2.1

11103-Each survival craft shall be stowed in a state of continuous readiness. PSCO observed broken Jacket water cap on the Port Side lifeboat and the starboard side lifeboat Jacket water reservoir empty. 74SOLAS(20) III/13.1.3

041114-Where the emergency source of electrical power is a generator, it shall be started automatically upon failure of the main source of power. Vessel Captain disclosed emergency generator batteries were not functional. Vessel Company was notified on 01 June 22 but the vessel have not received timeframe for resolution from the company. 74SOLAS(20) III/ 13.1.4 LSA Code 3.2

11103-The hand held flares shall be contained in a water resistant casing. PSCO observed excessive corrosion on lifeboat hand flares which were not stored on a water resistant casing. 74 SOLAS(20) III/13.1.4 LSA Code 3.2