SFL KATE

The fixed fire detection and fire alarm system required in paragraph 4.1.1 shall be so designed and the detectors so positioned as to detect rapidly the onset of fire in any part of those spaces and under any normal conditions of operation of the machinery and variations of ventilation as required by the possible range of ambient temperatures. PSCO observed all flame detectors and smoke detectors above all generators inoperable and indicating a fault/alarm on the engine control panel. Furthermore, this condition negates the ability of the local fire suppression to activate during unattended machinery space operations. 74 SOLAS (2020) II-2/7.4.2 30ac

The arrangement of sea connections, fire pumps and their sources of power shall be as to ensure that: in cargo ships, if a fire in any one compartment could put all the pumps out of action, there shall be an alternative means consisting of an emergency fire pump complying with the provisions of the Fire Safety Systems Code. The vessel’s emergency fire pump is inoperable and unable to be tested in the presence of the [name withheld] stated the mechanical seal needed replacement. 74 SOLAS (2020) II-2/10.2.2.3.1.2 30ac

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; and the ignitability of combustible materials shall be restricted. PSCO observed numerous open buckets full of fuel oil and/or lubricating oil in various areas of the engine room. Pipe insulation is excessively oil soaked in the vicinity of the fuel oil heaters in the purifier room. Excessive oil is accumulated under the No. 1 generator and there is excessive quantities of oil soaked rags on the tank top in front of the propulsion engine. 74 SOLAS (2020) II-2/4.1.1 and II-2/4.1.3 30ac

Every ship of 100 gross tonnage and above, and every ship which is certified to carry 15 or more persons, and fixed or floating platforms shall carry a garbage management plan which the crew shall follow. Crew discharged 0.44 m3 of uncomminuted food waste within the Wider Caribbean Region Special Area. Master and Chief Engineer stated that uncomminuted food waste could be discharged overboard if the vessel was greater than 12 NM from land and was unaware of the requirements in the special area. MARPOL (2022) V/10.2 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. Due to objective evidence in deficiencies 01, 02, 03, and 04, the vessel is not in substantial compliance with the relevant conventions calling into question the adequacy and implementation of the vessel’s SMS under the ISM Code. A Safety Management Audit must be carried out by the Administration or the Recognized Organization prior to release from detention. 74 SOLAS (2020) IX/3.1 & ISM Code (2018) 6.4, 7, 10.1 30ac

No direct access shall be permitted between the machinery space and the space containing the emergency fire pump and its source of power. When this is impracticable, the Administration may accept an arrangement where the access is by means of an airlock with the door of the machinery space being of "A-60" class standard and the other door being at least steel, both reasonably gastight, self-closing and without any hold-back arrangements. PSCO observed the door from the engine room to the steering gear to not be self closing and the door from the steering gear to the emergency fire pump to be held open with a hold back device. 74 SOLAS( 2020) II-2/10.2.2.3.2.2 60ac

Each operation described in the Oil Record Book shall be fully recorded without delay in the Oil Record Book Part I, so that all entries in the book appropriate to that operation are completed. Each completed operation shall be signed by the officer or officers in charge of the operations concerned and each completed page or group of electronic entries shall be signed by the master of ship. PSCO observed the last entry in the Oil Record Book to be 08 September 2023. Chief Engineer is utilizing a local program to record entries prior to placing in the ORB. The last entry into the local program was 12 September 2023. MARPOL (2022) Annex I/17.4 17ac

Guard rails fitted on superstructure and freeboard decks shall have at least three courses. The opening below the lowest course of the guard rails shall not exceed 230 mm. PSCO observed to complete breaks in the upper most rail on the port side outboard of the cargo hatches. Load Lines (2005) Annex I/25.2 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. PSCO observed water in a void space within the engine room. Chief Engineer stated the water was from a deck scupper drain that ran through the void space. PSCO was unable to verify due to the location and being within a confined space. 74 SOLAS (2020) I/11 17ac

13101 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery - 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...During inbound transit, the vessels main engine water jacket cracked on the #4 cylinder. Vessel is to provide attestation of repairs with class and technician reports. 74SOLAS(04) II-1/26.1 60ac

07199 - Fire Safety - The purpose of this regulation is to prevent the ignition of combustible materials or flammable liquids, means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO Observed various fuel lines throughout the engine room that had heavy oil soaked lagging. The following lines were observed: main distribution fuel line going into the purifying room and the drain line for the main engine fuel shut off valve. 74SOLAS(04) II-2/4.1.1 15ac

07105 - Fire Safety - Doors fitted in boundary bulkheads of machinery spaces of category A shall be reasonably gastight and self-closing. PSCO observed emergency escape trunk door had a missing gasket seal on entire right side of the sill. 7SOLAS(04) II-2/9.4.2 15ac

13199 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery - Surfaces with temperatures above 220C which may be impinged as a result of fuel system failure shall be properly insulated. PSCO observed unsecured lagging on the turbo of the vessel's emergency diesel generator. 74SOLAS(04) II-2/4.2.2.6.1 15ac

14699 - Pollution Prevention - Each incinerator subject to this paragraph shall be approved by the administration taking into account the standard specification for shipboard incinerators developed by the Organization...PSCO observed inner seal on incinerator door was broken and inner gasket was also missing. MARPOL VI / 16.6.1 15ac

13108 - Operation of Machinery - The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Fresh water supply line on the #6 cylinder leaking. - 74SOLAS(2014) I/11(a)

The company should identify equipment and technical systems the sudden failure of which may result in hazardous situations. The safety management system should provide for specific measures aimed at promoting the reliability of such equipment or systems. While transiting inbound through the Houston Ship Channel, vessel experienced a loss of propulsion whilst attempting to maneauver astern. This loss of propulsion created an inherent hazard within Houston Ship Channel. Crew explained to PSCO that excessive starting/stopping of main engine while shifting from forward to astern caused pressure in maine start air bottle to drop too low. Crew switched to reserve air bottle and regained propulsion. Vessel was unable to produce specific emergency procedures to be followed in the event of this issue. Audit of Ships Safety Management System recommended as it pertains to specific procedures that are to be followed in response to drops in pressure of air start bottles while maneauvering and procedures to prevent its reoccurrence. 74SOLAS(14)IX/3.1 Ref. ISM 10.3

9900 - OTHER (NOT CLEARLY HAZARDIOUS) – The vessel’s implementation date IAW table 33 CFR 151.2035(b) & the vessel’s extension letter issued by the office of environmental standards has expired. The vessel is prohibited from discharging ballast water in U.S. waters unless such ballast water was received from a U.S. public water system as described in 33 CFR 151.2025(2). 33 CFR 151.2025 15c