Records from 2016 to 2017. Most recent: inspection, 17 November 2017.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Pressure Water-Spraying Fire Extinguishing System › Valves
Issued 26 July 2017
Resolved
0799- Fire fighting systems shall be kept in good order and readily available for immediate use. The hyper mist was in the manual position at the local control station. When shifted to "Auto" the pump energized and did not shut off. Crew placed back in "manual" mode. 04 SOLAS 74(a) II-2/14.2.1.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 August 2017
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the operation of the hypermist system.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Smoke Detectors
Issued 26 July 2017
Resolved
0715- The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order: fire detection and alarm systems. The smoke alarm by the boilers burner would not activate. Additionally, a 011 zone fault was present on the ECR fire control panel that would not clear. Further, 4 manual call points tested did not operate. 04 SOLAS 74(a)14.2.1.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 August 2017
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the repairs. One detector received dispensation from class (attached in documents).
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Pump
Issued 26 July 2017
Resolved
0936- The steering was tested twice- the first test, the #1 pump was not able to be controlled from the bridge. The second test, the pump #2 was unable to be controlled at the bridge location. Additionally, only 80 liters of steering oil was observed in the reserve tank. This is not enough to fill one the two steering gear tanks of 300 liters, each.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 August 2017
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the repairs. PSCO also tested emergency steering controlled by the bridge.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Valve, Pilot (air start)
Issued 26 July 2017
Resolved
1430- The stored energy shall be maintained at all times. Upon starting the emergency generator on its second source of energy, the air start bottle was empty and unable to provide the required energy to start the emergency generator. 04 SOLAS 74(a) II-1/44.3
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 August 2017
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the repairs.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Measurement Circuitry
Issued 26 July 2017
Resolved
1430- The electrical power available shall be sufficient to supply all those services that are essential to safety in an emergency. The emergency generator Hz and volts gages read "0" upon starting and running the first time. The second time the Hz and volts read "50" and "380" as appropriate.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 August 2017
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the repairs.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 26 July 2017
Resolved
0830 - Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of passengers, crew, and ship from electrical hazards wills be ensured. PSCO observed exposed wires and disconnected harnesses on two of the main generators. SOLAS 74 (2004 Cons) II-1/40.1.3 17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 August 2017
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the repairs.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Machinery Space Opening
Issued 26 July 2017
Resolved
0999 - The means for securing and maintaining weather tightness shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration. The arrangements shall ensure that the tightness can be maintained in any condition. PSCO observed emergency escape hatch in the steering gear room could not be adequately sealed. ILLC (88 Prot) Reg. 16.1 17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 August 2017
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the repairs.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces › Open Deck Space
Issued 26 July 2017
Resolved
1860 - Every tanker constructed on or after 01JUL98 shall be provided with the means to enable crew to gain safe access to the bow even in severe weather conditions. Every shelter shall be capable of sheltering at least one person. PSCO observed shelter being used as storage. SOLAS 74 (2014 Cons) II-1/3-3.2, MSC.62(67) 17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 August 2017
Resolution: Received class report attesting to def correction.
Fire Fighting › Firemans Outfit › Protective Clothing
Issued 26 July 2017
Resolved
0735 - Ships shall carry at least two fire-fighter's outfits. Tankers shall provide two additional fire-fighter's outfits. During the fire drill, PSCO's witnessed one of the four fire-fighter's outfits tear, making it inadequate for proper use. SOLAS 74 (2014 Cons) II-2/10.2.1 & 10.2.3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 August 2017
Resolution: Vessel purchased new fire fighters outfits. Received class report.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Ventilation › General
Issued 26 July 2017
Resolved
1430 Machinery, associated piping systems & fittings shall be of a design & construction adequate for the service for which they are intended & shall be so installed & protected as to reduce to a min any danger to persons on board. During inspection of engine rm, PSCO observed air breathers had been disconnected from exhaust piping system. SOLAS 74 (2004 Cons) II-1/26.1 17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 August 2017
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the repairs.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Emergency Shut-down
Issued 26 July 2017
Resolved
1830 Tank Vessel with a cap of 250 or more bbls that is carrying oil or hazmat as cargo must have on board any emergency means to enable the PIC of a transfer operation within the vessel to stop the flow of oil or hazmat. The PSCO observed the cargo pump emergency stops inoperable. 33 CFR 155.780(a) Prior to carrying cargo.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 November 2017
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory visual inspection / witnessed operation of all three emergency shutdown devices (locations: cargo control room, outside entry to pump room, and outside entry to engine room)
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Tank Level Monitoring Device
Issued 26 July 2017
Resolved
1899 - Provisions shall be made to guard against liquid rising in the venting system to a height which would exceed the design head of cargo tanks. This shall be accomplished by high-level alarms or overflow control systems. The PSCO tested six high-level overflow alarms, three of which did not alarm. SOLAS 74 (2014 Cons) II-2/11.6.3.1 Prior to carrying cargo.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 August 2017
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the repairs. PSCO also tested hi level and overfill alarms on 03 tanks.
Deck/Cargo › Vapor Control Systems › Piping/Hoses
Issued 26 July 2017
Resolved
1835 The last one meter of vapor piping before the vessel's vapor connection must be painted red/yellow/red. PSCO observed vapor control lines that were not painted correctly. 49 CFR 39.20-1(d)(1) 50ac
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 August 2017
Resolved 5 August 2017
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the repairs.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Deck Foam System › Monitors
Issued 26 July 2017
Resolved
1850 Tankers of < 20,000 DWT shall be provided with a deck foam firefighting system complying with the requirements of the FSS Code. Arrangements for providing foam shall be capable of delivering foam to the entire cargo tanks deck area. PSCO observed portside aft & midship fire monitors not capable of covering adequate portions of the vessel's cargo deck. SOLAS 74(2014 Cons)II-2/10.8 FSS 14.2.1.1
Due 28 August 2017
Resolved 5 August 2017
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the repairs.
Fire Fighting › Nozzles › Number
Issued 26 July 2017
Resolved
0730 Hoses specified in this chapter shall be provided with a nozzle and necessary couplings. The PSCO observed one firebox containing a fire hose with no nozzle. SOLAS 74(2014 Cons) II-2/10.2.3.1.1 10c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 July 2017
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
1720- Fire protection systems and fire fighting systems and appliances shall be maintained ready for use. PSCO observed the pneumatic tank for operating the quick closing valves for the DO and HFO tanks was not charged leaving the quick closing valves inoperable. SOLAS(2014)II-2/14.1.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Pressure Water-Spraying Fire Extinguishing System › Valves
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
1720- Fire protection systems and fire fighting systems and appliances shall be maintained ready for use. PSCO observed the water supply valve prior to the water mist system pump was closed preventing the hyper mist system from operating as designed. SOLAS(2014)II-2/14.1.1
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (emergency) › Number of Sources
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
1430- Starting arrangements for emergency generator sets shall have stored energy maintained at all times. PSCO observed the pneumatic starting tank for the emergency generator was empty and unable to start the emergency generator. SOLAS(2004) II-1/44.3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Deck Foam System › Valves
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
0720- Deck Foam system shall be suitably designed to withstand corrosion normally encountered on ships. The PSCO Observed excessive corrosion on the foam tank, which appeared to have a minor leak. In addition the handle for the tank sight glass broke off when crewmember attempted to verify tank level. SOLAS 74a II-2/10.8.1.3 and FSS Code 6.3.1.4
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Tanks
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
0715- PSCO observed the control head actuator in the up position on three CO2 cylinders indicating that the cylinders were not readily available for immediate use. PSCO's four gas meter alarmed for high CO2 level when inside the compartment. SOLAS 74a II-2/14
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Rubbish/Waste Materials
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
0999- the storage, distribution and utilization of oil used in pressure lubrication shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and the persons onboard. PSCO observed an excessive amount of oil leaking from the No. 1 and No. 2 generators. SOLAS 74a II-2/4
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Control Panel
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
0715- Fire fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order. The ships fire control panel displayed faults that the crew were not able to explain. Multiple smoke detectors were tested and did not activate the control panel. A heat detector was activated in the cargo pump room but not registering on the control panel. SOLAS 74a II-2/14
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Fire Control Plans
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
0715- The ships approved fire control paln listed two smoke detectors in the cargo pump room; the PSCO observed one smoke and one heat detector in the cargo pump room. SOLAS 74a II-2/15.2.4.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Fixed Gas Detection
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
1820- A system of continuous monitoring of hydrocarbon gases shall be fitted in the cargo pump room. The crew stated that hte fixed gas detection was inoperable and they were unable to test the system for the [name withheld] 74a II-2/4.5.10.1.3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Remote Pulls
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
0725- The PSCO observed the pull rings used to manually discharge CO2 bottles for the engine room were not readily accessible for use and would not operate as stated on the posted instructions. SOLAS 74a II-2/10.4.1.1.1 and FSS Code 5.2.1.3.3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Reports and Analysis
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
1320- The PSCO observed damage to the starboard side anchor in the form of a missing fluke. Vessel master was unable to provide documentation of notificaton addressing the damaged anchor to the nominated surveyor or recognized organization responsible for issuing the relevant certificate. SOLAS 74a I/11(c)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Residue (sludge/slop) Tank
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
1721- Ships of 400 GT and above shall be provided with a tank of adequate capacity to receive the oil residues (sludge) which cannot be dealt with otherwise. The PSCO observed oil residue tank soundings recorded in the oil record book at near max capacity, providing insufficient storage capacity for the length of their next intended voyage. MARPOL 73/78 Annex I Regulation 12.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
0650- All Lifesaving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. The PSCO observed multiple liferings in poor condition and two with broken mounting brackets for the self-igniting lights. SOLAS 74a III/20.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Doors
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
0799- Sturctural fire protection, including fire resisting divisions and protection of openings and pentrations shall be kept in good order. The Class A self-closing door leading from the engine room to the boiler room were found missing closing devices and tied open. SOLAS 74a II-2/14.2.1.1.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Operations/Management › Pollution › Other MARPOL Annex VI Deficiencies
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
While ships are operating within the ECA the sulfur content used shall not exceed 0.1%. PSCO discovered the vessel has been operating within the North American ECA from 15SEP to 19 SEP16. On 19SEP, the vessel bunkered compliant fuel in Hampton Roads, VA. 73/78 MARPOL ANN VI/14.4.3
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 September 2016
Resolved 20 September 2016
Resolution: Ship received compliant fuel oil on 19SEP16 and has provided a copy of the relevant BDN.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
0830- Where cables which are installed in hazardous areas introduce the risk of fire, special precautions should be taken against such risks. The wiring on the temperature sensor in the number 2 cargo pump and the starboard side fixedgas detection sensor are exposed at the connection to the sensors in the cargo pump room. SOLAS 74a (2004 cons.) II-1/45.5.4
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Cooking Systems › Cooking Fuel
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
0750- Means shall be provided t control leaks o flammable liquids. The PSCO Observed excessive grease buildup surrounding the galley stove. SOLAS 74a II-2/4.1.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Engineering › Steam System (auxiliary) › Lagging/Insulation
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
1460- The Machinery, associated piping systems and fittings shall be installed and protected as to reduce danger to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards. The #2 cargo pump engine's turbo lagging was removed and a temporary fan installed blowing on the turbo. In addition the cargo pump engine #1 was missing the protective shaft guard. SOLAS 74a II-1/26.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › Insulation (Penetration of Oil/Oil Vapors)
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
The structural fire prtoection system shall be kept in good order in the event of a fire. The PSCO observed an area approx 6x6 in the overhead of the foam room missing insulation with the remaining insulation in bad repair. SOLAS 74a II-2/14.2.1.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 October 2016
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Steering Gear Changeover Instructions
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
1599- Simple operating instructions showing the change-over procedures for remote steering gear control systems shall be permanantly displayed on the navigation bridge and steering compartment. There is not block diagram posted for the ship's steering system o nthe navigation bridge. SOLAS 74a V/26.3.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 October 2016
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Key Shipboard Operations Plans/Instructions
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
1850- Tankers shall have a maintenance plan for deck foam systems, fire safety arrangements and flammagle gas detectors. The crew was unable to produce maintenance plans or instruction manuals for these systems. SOLAS 74a II-2/14.4
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 October 2016
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
0720: Maintenance, testing and inspections shall be carried out based on the guidelines developed by the Organization and in a manner having due regard to ensuring the reliability of fire-fighting systems and appliances. The portable fire extinguisher in the hospital space has not been inspected for at least 9 months. SOLAS 74a II-2/14.2.2.1 10c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 September 2016
Resolution: The crew inspected the fire extinguisher while the Coast Guard inspector was on board.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
1530 The Vessels Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA), required as per their cargo ship safety equipment certificate form E was not operational SOLAS 74a I/11(b)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 September 2016
Resolved 20 September 2016
Resolution: Technician was on board during inspection and provided a report of operational equipment.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Oil Record Book
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
1710 The PSCO observed three entries in the ORB part I improperly marked 15.1 that should have been marked as 15.2 on 27APR15, 09APR15, and 22MAR15. MARPOL 73/78 Annex I Regulation 17.1 / Appendix 3.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 September 2016
Resolved 20 September 2016
Resolution: Educated Chief engineer on proper record keeping techniques.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
2035 Due to the above objective evidence, the PSCO questions the adequacy of the implementation of the vessels Safety Management System under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. Recommend an external ISM audit be conducted within 30 days by the flag state or the recognized organization to determine whether the ship is operating in accordance with the ISM code. SOLAS IX/3.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 October 2016
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Davit
Issued 20 September 2016
Resolved
While lowering the starboard life boat PCSO observed the life boat davit control cable break, rendering it ineffective in lowering the life boat.
Solas 74a III/20.2
Code: 0616
Action: 17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Ship has been sold, deficiency has been properly rectified with flag and class. Deficiency has thereby been cleared.