Records from 2018 to 2022. Most recent: inspection, 18 April 2022.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
11129 - Operational readiness of lifesaving 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 08 immersion suits taken out of service due to deteriorated zippers. - 74 SOLAS (20) III/20.2 - 17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 18 April 2022
Resolved 19 April 2022
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from DNV stating the deficiency was rectified. 08 new immersion suits were supplied to the vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
11101 - In lieu of meeting the requirements of paragraph 1.1, cargo ships may carry: one or more free-fall lifeboats with the requirements of section 4.7 of the code, capable of being free-fall launched over the stern of the ship... free-fall lifeboats shall comply with the requirements 4.6. PSCO observed hydrostatic release unit being used as part of launching arrangements and not being listed in training manual or approved maintenance plan. - 74 SOLAS (20) III/31.1.2.1 LSA CODE 4.7 - 17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 18 April 2022
Resolved 19 April 2022
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from DNV stating the deficiency was rectified. Training manual and maintenance plan were updated to address operation and maintenance of hydrostatic release unit.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
11131 - The training manual shall contain instructions and information in easily understood terms illustrated wherever possible on the lifesaving appliances provided in the ship and on the best methods of survival. PSCO indentified at least 03 different training manuals onboard that had different information. 74 SOLAS (20) III/35.3
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 May 2022
Resolved 10 May 2022
Resolution: Received documentation stating clarification of training manuals and their intended usage for the crew. See documentation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
07123 - Fire fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. PSCO observed paint cans in paint locker obstructing sprinkler heads. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/14.2.1.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 18 April 2022
Resolved 18 April 2022
Operations/Management › Port and Waterways Safety › Notice of Arrival, General
Issued 11 April 2018
Resolved
The owner, agent, master, operator or PIC of a vessel must submit a NOA consistent with this subpart. 33CFR160.206(a)(3)(i) requires a general description of cargo, other than CDC, on board the vessel. NOA submitted for New Orleans arrival on 06APR18 listed cargo description as "IN BALLAST", instead of listing cargo which it arrived with, being "PIG IRON" and "FERROMANGANESE". 33CFR160.205; 10c
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 11 April 2018
Resolution: Vessel notified operator and agent to submit update/correction to NOA accurately describing the cargo which it arrived with. Agent submitted change and was updated.