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The inert gas system referred to in chapter II-2 of the convention shall be designed, constructed and tested to the satisfaction of the administration. PSCO observed inop transformer in #2 feed pump compressor. 74 SOLAS (CONS 2020) II-2/5.5.1.1 FSS Code CH 15 2.2.1.1

In meeting these requirements, the company should ensure that any non-conformity is reported, with its possible cause if known. Vessel did not follow SMS procedures "following an event the master shall call the ship superintendent, or his alternate" for the issue with the #2 feed pump compressor. 74 SOLAS (CONS 2020) IX/ 3.1 ISM Code 10.2.2

A fixed inert gas system in accordance with the requirements of the FSS CODE, automatic shutdown of cargo pumps shall be provided to operate on predetermined limits of pressure in the inert gas main being reached. IG main low low alarm could not be demonstrated. Cannot load cargoes that require inerting. 74 SOLAS (CONS 2020) II-2/5.5.1.1 FSS CODE CH 15 2.2.4.5.3

Hoses that transfer vapors must have flanges that have a bolt hole arrangement with requirements for 150 pound class ANSI B16.5 flagnes and one diameter (0.625 inch) stud located midway between bolt holes and in line with the bolt hole pattern. PSCO observed vapor hose without stud. 46 CFR 39.2001 (i) (5)

The master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of a vessel equipped with ballast tanks that operates in the waters of the United States must employ one of the following ballast water management methods: Install and operate a ballast water management system (BWMS) that has been approved by the Coast Guard under 46 CFR part 162. The BWMS must be installed in accordance with § 151.2035(b) of this subpart. Following installation, the master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of the vessel subject to this subpart must properly maintain the BWMS in accordance with all manufacturer specifications. Unless otherwise expressly provided for in this subpart, the master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of vessels employing a Coast Guard-approved BWMS must meet the applicable ballast water discharge standard (BWDS), found in § 151.2030 of this subpart, at all times of discharge into the waters of the United States. The vessel reported an inoperable ballast water management system to USCG Sector North Carolina and would not be able to rectify the deficiency while operating in the waters of the United States. The vessel must complete a ballast water exchange in an area 200 nautical miles from any shore between ballast water discharge events into the waters of the United States. 33 CFR 151.2025(a)(1)