HARVEY CHALLENGER

For any vessel that is equipped with ballast water tanks bound for ports or places in the US...Submit the ballast water report no later than 6 hours after arrival. Master did not submit ballast water report within 6 hours of arriving to port.

Each generator arranged for parallel operation must have reverse-power. Reverse-power was not able to be done due to generator not being reset by 3rd party tech. Provide tech report for completion of reverse-power. 46 CFR 111.12-11(f)

For each ship subject to regulations 5 and 6 of this Annex, details of fuel oil for combustion purposes delivered to and used on board shall be recorded by means of a bunker delivery note which shall contain at least the information specified in appendix V to this Annex. The bunker delivery note shall be kept on board the ship in such a place as to be readily available for inspection at all reasonable times. It shall be retained for a period of three years after the fuel oil has been delivered on board. The bunker delivery note shall be accompanied by a representative sample of the fuel oil delivered taking into account guidelines developed by the Organization. The sample is to be sealed and signed by the supplier’s representative and the master or officer in charge of the bunker operation on completion of bunkering operations and retained under the ship’s control until the fuel oil is substantially consumed, but in any case for a period of not less than 12 months from the time of delivery. At the time of inspection vessel did not have bunker delivery notes or fuel samples on board for inspection. Provide bunker delivery notes and fuel samples for next bunkering and provide corrective actions to ensure compliance with fuel quality requirements. - MARPOL Annex VI, Reg 18

Periodic Safety tests must demonstrate the proper operation of the primary and alternate controls, alarms, power sources, transfer override arrangements, interlocks, and safety controls. Systems addressed must include fire detection and extinguishing, flooding safety, propulsion, maneuvering, electric power generation and distribution, and emergency internal communications. (b) Tests must be conducted at periodic intervals specified by the Coast Guard to confirm that vital systems and safety features continue to operate in a safe, reliable manner. Vessel failed to complete annual periodic safety tests. Emergency generator engine overspeed, jacket water high temperature and low lube oil tests were not conducted. Complete PSTPs.

Each emergency switchboard must have the following: (1) An ammeter with a selector switch that connects the ammeter to show the current for each phase. Emergency generator switchboard ammeter inoperable. Demonstrate proper operation of ammeter.

The safety managment system should include procedures ensuring that non-conformities, accidents and hazardous situations are reported to the company, investigated and analyzed with the objective of improving safety and pollution prevention. The vessel Safety Management System Manual, Revision 21, Section 9.0 requires that all PR-17s and 835s issued to the vessel shall have a work order submitted through Preventer, and requires management to review all report of non-conformaties and implement correct actions. Following CG-835s issued during COI inspection on 28SEP2020, no work orders were submitted via "Preventer," and no records were available regarding management review. CG-835s were not resolved by the due date of 28OCT2020. Complete internal safety audit and provide corrective action prior to 06FEB2021. SOLAS 74a IX/3.1 ISM 9.1

The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provision of the relevant regulations and rules and with any additional requirements which may be established by the company. The Vessel Safety Systems Manual, Revision 21, Section 10.3 states that proceudres for maintenance and inspection are contained in the SIP manual, and that the vessel maintenance software (Preventer) contains the step by step instructions required to complete the above referenced critical equipment preventative maintenance. On board Preventer system did not conatain tasks for calibration of the oil content meter, rescue boat davit tests and servicing of release mechanism. Periodic safety test prcedure completion was a task which was not completed. Complete internal safety audit and corrective action plan prior to 06FEB2021. SOLAS 74a IX/3.1 ISM 10.1

Each company should develop, implement and maintain a safety management system which includes instruction and procedures to ensure safe operation of ships and protection of the envireonment in compliance with relevant international and flag state legislation. Vessel Health Safety Environmental Continuous Improvement Manual (HSE CIM), Chapter 29, states inspections by ABS ad the USCG will be coordinated by the vessel manager, and that all documentation will be filed accordingly. Vessel amster has coordinated inspections of vessel. Notice of COI inspection request was made less than one week prior. Complete internal safety audit and provide corrective action plan prior to 06FEB2021. SOLAS 74a IX/3.1 ISM 1.4.2

The company should establish procedures to ensure that personnel transferred to new assignments related to safety and protection of the environment are given proper familiarization with their duties. The HSE CIM, Chapter 30, states that the Chief Engineer shall prepare a handover log prior to being relieved from the vessel. The report shall remain on board until all listed deficiencies from ABS, USCG adn the vessel manager are corrected. No handover log was created for Chief Engineer relief on 01OCT2020, and five USCG deficiencies were outstanding. Complete internal safety audit and provide corrctive action plan prior to 06FEB2021. SOLAS 74a IX/3.1 ISM 6.3

Operational tests and overhaul is required for rescue boat release mechanisms at five-year intervals. Provide testing and overhaul report. - SOLAS 74a III/20, MSC 96/25

The accuracy of bilge alarms must be checked at IOPP renewal surveys. Provide calibration report for bilge alarm (oil content meter).

Periodic testing procedures (PSTPs) describe mechanical/manual testing of machinery. Vessel is equipped with electronically controlled engines and was not able to demonstrate tests. Provide revised PSTPs and/or demonstrate tests of machinery safeties. 46CFR130.480/46CFR62.20-1

Latches for the CO2 fixed fire fighting system control boxes on main deck were found seized. Replace latches.

Port air receiver pressure release valve did not relieve at designed pressure. Replace and demonstrate proper operation.

Piping subject to internal head pressure from oil in the tank must be fitted with positive shutoff valves that are arranged to have remote control. Shutoff valve on port generator day tank not functioning.

The relief valve for the port air receiver is not operating. Repair or replace relief valve and prove proper operation of the same.

All QAWTD's and the Engine Room emergency escape QAWTH were not sealing properly. Adjust all QAWTD's and hatches to make watertight.

Found all lifebuoy floatlight batteries expired. Replace all floatlight batteries.

Found the emergency generator not assuming the load within the required 45 seconds. Make adjustments and prove proper operation of the emergency generator.

Compass not mounted correctly.(missing screws)

Retroflective tape missing from the bottom of the rescue boat, The boat is not sel righting.

Search light in rescue boat did not work.

Flashlight missing.

Fire team attemted to attack a fire inside without SCBA's. half the crew stated they did not us the SCBA's to fight fires they were just for rescue.

3 exterior emergency lights did not operate.

Rupture disk ruptured in 1 of the mud tank vents.

Improper documentation of the ORB

Main and emergency fire pump gage on the bridge not working.

Tech files for the mains and the generators not onboard.

Parts changes and maintenance in engineering not properly documented in tech files.

Recommending internal audit of the ISM system to be conducted.