MIDNIGHT COAST

Vessel is required to have an operational EPIRB. Onboard EPIRB was found to have battery expired. CCSSC (2018) 5.3 / 10c

Emergency fire pump must be permenantly fixed. Vessel is currenntly using portable fire pump. CCSSC 3.3.10.1

Watertight door located on main deck going into accomadation space does not close properly. CCSSC 2.7.4

All Seafarers serving on board a ship are required to hold an appropriate certificate in accordance with regulation I/10, paragraph 5. Upon review the vessel Master's STCW II/2 License, port state control officers found his license expired on 10May2017. Master's record of service confirmed he signed onboard the vessel on 18 JUN2017, a month after his license had expired. STCW 78/95 Regulation I/4.1.1 STCW 78/95 Regulation I/14.1.2 30(b)(c)

Control exercised by a duly authorized control officer under article X shall be limited to the following: verification that the numbers and certificates of the seafarers serving on board are in conformity with the the applicable safe manning requirements of the Administration. Vessel's minimum safe manning document requires (1) Master 0perating under a STCW II/2 certification. Based on the on Master's 10 MAY 2017 expiration and no other crew member possessing a II/2 certification the vessel was not manned IAW the Flag State Requirements STCW 78/95 Regulation I/4.1.2 STCW 78/95 Regulation I/14.1.2 30(b)(c)

Control exercised by a duly authorized control officer under article X shall be limited to the following: verification in accordance with article X(1) that all seafarers serving on board who are required to be certified in accordance with the convention hold an appropriate certificate or a valid dispensation, or provide documentary proof that an application for an endorsement has been submitted to the administration in accordance with regulation I/10, paragraph 5. The Master's Panamanian STCW II/2 credential had an expiration date of 10 May 2017. On 30 November 2017, the company submitted his expired license to Vanuatu Maritime Affairs to obtain a Flag State endorsement. Vanuatu Maritime Affairs provided a confirmation receipt of application granting him the allowance to sail on board a Vanuatu Flag vessels for a 90 day grace period even-though the submitted license was 6 month passed it's expiration date when the application was submitted and received by the Flag Administration. STCW 78/95 Regulation I/4.1.1 STCW 78/95 Regulation I/10.5 30(b)(c)

Objective evidence discovered during an expanded ISM exam revealed the following non-conformity. The Company should ensure that each ship is manned with qualified, certified and medically fit seafarers in accordance with National and International requirements. The vessel's Master signed on board 18 JUN 2017 and the company contrary with STCW I/14 failed to verify that the master had a valid license. The company submitted an application for an endorsement on 30 NOV 2017 on behalf of the Master, who did not have a valid license and who had been operating on the vessel for five months and therefore recommend an external audit. 74 SOLAS(14) IX/3.1 ISM CODE 6.2 30(b)(c)

Every ship to which this code applies shall be sufficiently and efficiently manned in order to ensure the safe operation, security of the ship and protection of the environment. The vessel's Master is operating under a license that expired on 10 May 2017. CCSSC Ch 1 Regulation 1.7.1 17(b)(c)

The attending marine inspectors discovered that the #3 starboard fuel tank was leaking diesel fuel in to the navigable water of the US. The source of the leak was found to be a abandoned 4" pipe coming from the machinery space through the #3 starboard fuel tank and ended on the side of the hull as a water discharge pipe.

01 - 1699 - All vessels over 300GT except those assigned to restricted area one shall be fitted with a LRIT approved by the Administration. The vessel operates in restricted area II therefore the vessel must have the LRIT installed on the vessel. CCSSC(2015)6.4.4.3 -50bc

02 - 1499 - All electrical apparatus shall be constructed and so installed as to not cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. Batteries for port side generator were not secured. CCSSC(2015) 2.27.1.3 -50bc

Objective evidence discovered during an expanded ISM exam revealed the following non-conformities. These discrepancies, included with the other material deficiencies, are evidence that the ship and/or company are not meeting the requirements of the ISM Code. Recommend an external audit. (See Form B) 74 SOLAS (14), Ch. IX / Reg. 3.1 / ISM Code 1.3.

The ring, lines, and letters shall be permanently marked on the sides of the ship. The Plimsol, Load Line, and deck line markings are painted on the hull and not permanently affixed. ICLL 66/88 Annex I / Reg. 8.

The Administration may extend the period of validity of the certificate but this extension shall be granted only for the purpose of allowing the ship to complete its voyage to the country in which it is registered or the port in which it is to be surveyed. The vessel continued to operate in commercial service without undergoing a renewal survey. ICLL 66/88 Article 19(5).

The Administration may extend the period of validity of the certificate, but this extension shall be granted only for the purpose of allowing the ship to complete its voyage to the country in which it is registered or the port in which it is to be surveyed. The vessel continued to operate in commercial service without undergoing a full renewal survey. MARPOL Annex VI / Reg. 9.5.

The Administration may extend the period of validity of the certificate but this extension shall be granted only for the purpose of allowing the ship to complete its voyage to the country in which it is registered or the port in which it is to be surveyed. The vessel continued to operate in commercial service without undergoing a full renewal survey. 74 SOLAS (14), Ch. I / Reg. 14(e).

The Administration may extend the period of validity of the certificate but this extension shall be granted only for the purpose of allowing the ship to complete its voyage to the country in which it is registered or the port in which it is to be surveyed. The vessel continued to operate in commercial service without undergoing a full renewal survey. 74 SOLAS (14), Ch. I / Reg. 14(e).

The Administration may extend the period of validity of the certificate but this extension shall be granted only for the purpose of allowing the ship to complete its voyage to the country in which it is registered or the port in which it is to be surveyed. The vessel continued to operate in commercial service without undergoing a full renewal survey or dry-dock. CCSSC 1.13.5

There shall be provided (in) any space containing internal combustion machinery (with) a total power output of 750KW and above: one of the fixed fire extinguishing systems referred to in 3.10.1. The vessel does not have a fire suppression system for the engine room containing internal combustion machinery in excess of 1250 KW and has a certificate endorsed for unrestricted service. CCSSC 3.10.3.1.

The owner of every ship shall ensure that the condition of the ship is maintained to conform with the provisions of this Code. The fire main in the engine room has an active leak, and there are numerous repairs and patches that have not been approved by the Flag. CCSSC 1.11.

All exposed surfaces in corridors shall have low flame-spread characteristics. There is a 7ftX8ft section of wooden bulkhead in the main passageway which is all that separates the ventilation duct serving crew spaces and the bridge from the galley on the other side of the passage way. CCSSC 3.17.3.1.

Combustible materials that are not needed in the cooking area shall not be stored in the area. Galley has excessive combustible storage. CCSSC 3.23.5.

In the event of failure of electrical power supply to main steering gear control or power unit, an alarm shall be given in the navigation bridge. There is no arrangement for an alarm on board, and the vessel has a certificate endorsed for an unrestricted operating area. CCSSC 2.33.7.

Every fire hose shall be provided with an approved nozzle and the necessary couplings. Both hoses used for the operational test of the fire pump were leaking between the nozzle and hose coupling. CCSSC 3.5.9

Equipment that is required by the Code to be of an approved type shall have been manufactured and approved in accordance with the design and testing requirements of the Administration. One of the fireman outfit helmets is missing the face shield, and the crew indicated their intention to modify the protective equipment by screwing holes in the helmet to connect the shield. CCSSC 1.5.3.

Training drills shall as far as practicable be conducted as if there were an actual emergency. During the fire drill, the crew lacked situational awareness and connected the fire hose to a hydrant protruding through the same engine room ventilation shaft in which the simulated fire was located and did not rig the portable fire pump. CCSSC 4.17.2.

The owner of every ship shall ensure that the condition of the ship and its equipment is maintained to conform with the provisions of this Code. The crew removed generator #2 from service without approval from the Flag or Recognized Organization due to concern that continued use will damage it. Both generators are required by the CCSSC certificate. CCSSC 1.11.

The arrangements for storage, distribution, and utilization of oil used in pressure lubricating systems shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. There are numerous lubricating oil leaks from the generators; rags and makeshift shielding has been put in place to control and redirect excessive leaks creating a fire hazard. CCSSC 3.19.3.

Launching stations shall be in such positions as to ensure safe launching. When lowering the rescue boat, the davit winch wire wears on the davit arm causing friction, smoke, and heat. CCSSC 4.9.1.

All machinery installations shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being paid to hot surfaces. Exhaust lagging in the engine room is compromised, causing temperatures so hot that the paint has been removed on the fire main piping inches above the exhaust piping for the port main engine. CCSSC 2.3.

Each drain and scupper is closed by the mechanical means required by 155.310. All bunkering containment drains are closed by wooden plugs. 33 CFR 156.120(o).

Main and emergency switch boards shall be so arranged as to give easy access as may be needed to apparatus and equipment without danger to personnel. Galley switchboard is blocked by a buffet table. CCSSC 2.27.2.

An existing ship that cannot maintain compliance with the provisions of this Chapter shall not be assigned Restricted Area III and Unrestricted by the Administration. The Recognized Organization issued the vessel a certificate with an endorsement for unrestricted service despite the absence of a required fire suppression system or a steering gear electrical power failure alarm. CCSSC 3.1.2.

The certificates issued under 1.12 shall be readily available on board for examination at all times. The agent took all the certificates and did not leave copies on board. CCSSC 1.15.1.

When ever an accident occurs to a ship or a defect is discovered a request should be made immediately to the Administration responsible for issuing the relevant certificate for a survey as may be required by 1.10 be carried out as soon as practicable. Port engine saft coupling bolts connecting to transmission were sheered while maneuvering causing engine to loose propulsion. CCSSC CH. 1.11.3 60bc