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The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in accordance with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations established by the company. The operational and technical nature of the generator failure, main engine astern failure, and loss of steering failure provide objective evidence of a serious failure of the implementation of the ISM code. An external audit report satisfactory to the OCMI must be submitted prior to clearance of this deficiency 74SOLAS(20)IX/3.1 ISM Code Part A/10.1

Sufficient power for going astern shall be provided to secure proper control of the ship in all normal circumstances. Vessel reported vessel unable to clutch astern during propulsion checks at pier. 74SOLAS(20) II-1/28.1

Whenever an accident occurs to a ship or a defect is discovered, either of which affects the safety of the ship or the efficiency or completeness of its life-saving appliances or other equipment, the master or owner of the ship shall report at the earliest opportunity to the Administration, the nominated surveyor or recognized organization responsible for issuing the relevant certificate, who shall cause investigations to be initiated to determine whether a survey... is necessary. If the ship is in a port of another Contracting Government, the master or owner shall also report immediately to the appropriate authorities of the port State and the nominated surveyor or recognized organization shall ascertain that such a report has been made. Vessel reported to PSCDO that while underway to the pilot station inbound, the vessel lost power. Cite: 74 SOLAS (2) I/11(c) Code: 60ac

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 to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards. PSCO observed steam leaks on valve flange and pipe flange to boiler pressure relief valve. 74 SOLAS (amend.) II-1/26.1, Prior to Departure, Code 17

The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: Fire detection and fire alarm systems. PSCO observed a main power supply fault on the fire control panel due to a damaged DC converter. 74 SOLAS (amend.) II-2/14.2.1.1.2, Prior to Departure, Code 17 17ac

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. The vessel experienced an equipment failure while transiting the navigable waters of the United States which adversely impacted its fitness and capability to safely maneuver the Houston Ship Channel. Submit for review a Classification Society report to [email withheld] attesting to the cause of the equipment failure, that authorized temporary or permanent repairs have been completed, and that the vessel's full and normal maneuverability has been restored.

07106 Fire Safety The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: Fire detection and fire alarm systems. PSCO observed faults on bridge fire alarm panel. Captain provided documentation stating that four smoke detector heads had failed and replacements had been requested from company. 74SOLAS(2014 Cons Ed)II-2/14.2.1.1.2 17ac

11129 Life Saving Appliances 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 seven emergency lights were not operational. 74SOLAS(2014 Cons Ed)III/20.2 17ac

40a: THE MASTER, OWNER, OPERATOR, AGENT, OR PERSON IN CHARGE OF ANY VESSEL EQUIPPED WITH BALLAST TANKS THAT OPERATES IN U.S. WATERS MUST REMOVE FOULING ORGANISMS FROM THE VESSEL'S HULL ON A REGULAR BASIS. EXCESSIVE BIOFOULING WAS OBSERVED ON THE HULL.