KIRAN AUSTRALIA

After any survey of the ship under regulations 7, 8, 9 or 10 has been completed, no change shall be made in the structural arrangements, machinery, equipment and other items covered by the survey, without the sanction of the Administration. PSCO observed retrofitted valve installation as part of the ship's ballast water piping system that is not reflected on ship's ballast water piping diagrams/drawings as sanctioned by the Administration, nor is it notated on any subsequent ship's survey. SOLAS I/11(b) 2022 CONSOLIDATED, Code 17abc

Each operation described in paragraph 2, of regulation 17, shall be fully recorded without delay in the Oil Record Book Part I, so that all entries in the book appropriate to that operation are completed. PSCO observed two instances on 06APR2024 and 01JUL2024 of an oily water separator (OWS) operation (overboard discharge) in the Oil Record Book Part I from the bilge holding tank in the amount of 14.00 cubic meters. These operations were not recorded in the internal data log of the MEPC 107(49) oil content meter (OCM). MARPOL 73/78, 2022 CONSOLIDATED Annex I/17.4, Code 30abc

The Company and the ship shall comply with the requirements of the International Safety Management Code. The Company should establish a safety & environmental protection policy which describes how the objectives of 1.2 will be achieved to include avoidance of damage to the environment, in particular to the marine environment and to property. Section 7.14 of the vessel's Pollution Prevention, Bilges and Wastes Policy procedure 5.1, states all bilge, oily water and similar wastes shall be gathered in tanks given in I.O.P.P. certificates and shall be given into the tanker or coast for dispose at proper port. All cautions taken in such regard being for minimizing pollution caused during bilge/waste transfer shall be observed with care in most prominent manner. Deficiencies 02, 04, & 05 provide objective evidence the company SMS procedures were not followed. An external Safety Management System audit is to be performed by the Administration or RO, prior to release from detention. SOLAS IX/3.1 2020 CONSOLIDATED ISM Code 2.1/ Code 30abc

Each operation described in paragraph 2 of this regulation shall be fully recorded without delay in the Oil Record Book Part I, so that all entries in the book appropriate to that operation are completed. PSCO reviewed the Oil Record Book Part I and observed multiple oil sludge/waste effluent transfers that were demonstrated to have taken place but not recorded in the Oil Record Book Part I. In addition, PSCO observed multiple Oil Record Book Part I entries with mislabeled item numbers. MARPOL 73/78 2022 CONSOLIDATED ANNEX I/17.4/ Code: 17ac

The Company and the ship shall comply with the requirements of the International Safety Management Code. In meeting these requirements, the company should ensure that records of these activities are maintained. Section 7.14 of the vessel's Pollution Prevention, Bilges and Wastes policy section 5.6.3 states the Chief Engineer has to assure that the operations of bilge and incinerator system equipment and fittings (pump, electric cable and valves, pipe lines, alarm systems, emergency stop mechanism, sample point, standard discharge connection, filter, etc...) were good, orderly reviewed and maintenance was carried out. The Oil Content Meter (OCM) manufacturer's instruction manual, Section 5 requires weekly, yearly and 5 year maintenance. Upon request by PSCO, vessel could not provide current weekly maintenance records for the OCM in accordance with manufacturer's instruction manual, thus providing objective evidence that company SMS procedures were not followed. An external Safety Management System Audit is to be performed, by the administration or RO, within 90 days. SOLAS IX/3.1 2020 CONSOLIDATED ISM Code 10.2.4/ Code:abc

The ring, lines and letters shall be painted in white or yellow on a dark ground or in black on a light ground. They shall also be permanently marked on the sides of the ships to the satisfaction of the Administration. The marks shall be plainly visible and, if necessary, special arrangements shall be made for this purpose. The PSCO observed the ring, lines and letters on the port and starboard side of the ship were not painted to make the load lines plainly visible on the dark ground.ICLL(05) REG. 8, Code: 40ac

The 15 PPM bilge alarm should record date, time, and alarm status and operating status of the 15 PPM bilge separator. The recording device should also store data for at least 18 months and should be able to display or print a protocol for official inspections as required. PSCO observed several oil record book 15.1 entries not recorded on the OCM. Request report from certified technician or classification society on proper operation of OCM. MARPOL ANNEX I/14.7 MPEC.107(49)4.2.9/ Code 17ac

Oil filtering equipment referred to in paragraph 2 of this regulation shall comply with paragraph 6 of this regulation. In addition, it shall be provided with alarm arrangements to indicate when this level cannot be maintained. The system shall also be provided with arrangements to ensure that any discharge of oily mixtures is automatically stopped when the oil content of the effluent exceeds 15 ppm. In considering the design of such equipment and approvals, the Administration shall have regard to the specification recommended by the Organization. Coast Guard observed oil filtering equipment (oily water separator) automatic stopping device (three-way valve) as not operational. MARPOL 73/78 2022 CONSOLIDATED Annex I/14.7

The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: fire detection and fire alarm systems. One smoke detector in engine room was covered with a bag. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/14.2.1.1.2

On ships engaged on voyages in sea areas A3 and A4, the availability shall be ensured by using a combination of at least two methods such as duplication of equipment. PSCO observed 01 IMARSAT-C inoperable. 74SOLAS(20)IV/15.7

The following functional requirements shall be met: Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO observed excessive oil on and around M/E cylinders 02, 03, and 05. 74SOLAS(20)II-2/4.1.1

The following functional requirements shall be met: Means of control for flammable liquids in the space shall be provided. PSCO observed non-approved oil catch basins on A/E 01, 02, and 03. 74SOLAS(20)II-1/5.1.2

Openings of enclosed superstructures shall be fitted with doors and means for securing these doors weathertight. PSCO observed visible sunlight through door while closed and secured. ICLL REG. 12.1

Each liferaft or group of liferafts shall be stowed so that each floats free. PSCO observed painter line improperly tied down which would not allow the liferaft to float free. 74SOLAS(20)III/13.4.2

ON SHIPS ENGAGED ON VOYAGES IN SEA AREAS A3 AND A4, THE AVAILABILITY SHALL BE ENSURED BY USING A COMBINATION OF AT LEAST TWO METHODS SUCH AS DUPLICATION OF EQUIPMENT. VESSEL REPORTED THAT ONE OF THE IMARSAT-C UNITS WAS INPOPERABLE DUE TO DAMAGE SUSTAINED DUE TO AN ALLISION WITH A BRIDGE. 74SOLAS(20) IV/15.7 17AC

BEFORE THE SHIP LEAVES PORT AND AT ALL TIMES DURING THE VOYAGE, ALL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES SHALL BE IN WORKING ORDER AND READY FOR AN IMMEDIATE USE. VESSEL CREW WAS UNABLE TO GET RESCUE BOAT STARTED WITHIN 5 MINUTES. 74SOLAS(20) III/20.2

THE COMPANY SHOULD ESTABLISH PROCEDURES, PLANS AND INSTRUCTIONS, INCLUDING CHECKLIST AS APPROPRIATE, FOR KEY SHIPBOARD OPERATIONS CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF THE PERSONNEL, SHIP AND PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT. VESSL WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS OR PROCEDURES FOR HOW TO CONDUCT TEST AND INSPECTION OF FIRE DETECTORS. ISM CODE 7 74SOALS(20)IX/3.1

01-0940-The master of any vessel equipped with ballast water tanks that operates in the United States must maintain a Ballast Water Management Plan that will allow those responsible to understand and implement the BWM strategy and complay with the requirements of this subpart. Vessel master did not implement the ships's BWM strategy as specified in the plan-33CFR151.2050(g)-40(c)