Records from 2018 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 20 June 2024.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 6 March 2024
Resolved
The safety managment system shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions of the International Safety Mangament code. PSCO observed several deficiences listed, that where not reported to proper Authority. Request an Internal Audit is conducted within 90 days.
74 Solas IX/5 ISM 10 AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 June 2024
Resolution: PSC NOLA received a class report from BEREAU VERITAS satisfying the requirement.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 March 2024
Resolved
The machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fitting shall be of design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended and shall be so installed and protected to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons onboard. PSCO observed an active jacket water leak from #2 cylinder. Reviewed maintenance logs with chief engineer where there was a lack of familiarity with in maintenance records. If ship is required to move from facility to anchorage to conduct repairs. Ship and Company will conduct a Risk Assessment and submit to Sector New Orleans Port State Control Office.
74 Solas II-1/26.1 60AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 11 March 2024
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report stating the deficiency was rectified: Main Engine Liner for jacket water cooling was repaired and re-installed, Main Engine was tested and no leaks were observed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 6 March 2024
Resolved
Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO observed an oil leak on the #1 generator.
74 Solas II-2/4.1.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 March 2024
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report stating the deficiency was rectified: Cylinder head on #1 Generator was repaired by replacing O-rings, re-installed, tested equipment with no leaks.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 6 March 2024
Resolved
Doors fitted in boundary bulkheads of machinery spaces of catergory A shall be reasonable gastight and self closing. PSCO observed multiple doors inoperable. Request Class verify condition of all A Boundary divisions.
74 Solas II-2/9.4.2.1 17AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 March 2024
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report stating the deficiency was rectified: All Category A doors where checked, ships crew replaced gaskets, adjusted doors where necessary.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 6 March 2024
Resolved
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. All lifeboats shall be provided with a rudder and tiller, when a wheel or other remote steering mechanism is also provided the tiller shall be capable of controlling the rudder. PSCO observed the Freefall Lifeboat with inoperable steering gear.
74 Solas III/2 LSA IV/4.4.7.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 March 2024
Resolution: Vessel fixed steering hardware behind the helm
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil discharge monitoring and control system
Issued 6 March 2024
Resolved
In considering the design of such equipment and approvals, the administration shall have regard to specification recommended by the organization. PSCO observed an Pneumatic air line on the OWS system to be inoperable.
Marpol Annex 1/14.7 17AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 March 2024
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report stating the deficiency was rectified: High Temperature tape was used as a temporary repair on the line, OWS system was tested to ensure the repair was satisfactory. Condition of Class was created.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 March 2024
Resolved
Electrical services essential for safety will be ensured. PSCO observed #1 steering pump electrical motor control switch inoperable.
74 Solas II-1/1.2 10C
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 March 2024
Resolution: Ship crew repaird the switch and tested.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 6 March 2024
Resolved
General arrangements plans shall be permanently exhibited for guidance of ships officers, showing clearly for each deck the control stations, PSCO observed fire control plan to be inaccurate. Request class to clarify all fire divisions.
74 Solas II-2/15.2.4 40AC
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 June 2024
Resolution: PSC NOLA received a class report from BUREAU VERITAS satisfying the requirement.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 January 2021
Resolved
The ability of the machinery of the machinery to reverse the direction of thrust of the propeller in sufficient time shall be demostrated and recorded. PSCO observed main engine unable to go astern. 74 SOLAS (20) II-1/28.2
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 12 January 2021
Resolution: Received satisfactory class report. Adjustments made to air/fuel injection timing, engine satisfactorily tested.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 10 January 2021
Resolved
A main source of electrical power of sufficient capacity to supply all those services mentioned in regulation 40.1.1 shall be provided. PSCO observed #3 generator power management system caused spontaneous trip offline. Corect to satisfaction of certificate issuing authority. 74 SOLAS (20) II-1/41.1.1
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 12 January 2021
Resolution: Received satisfactory class report. Load distribution between generators synced, and fuel rack location adjusted to stop it from getting caught on other engine components.