Records from 2018 to 2019. Most recent: operational control imposed, 9 September 2019.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
07126 - Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO observed #1 and #2 Generators excessively leaking fuel at the pump and a significant amount of fuel collected between the cylinder heads. PSCO also observed fuel leaks at the fuel feeder pumps, The Boiler Burner fuel pump, and the MDD tank temperature sensor
74SOLAS(14)II-2/4.1.1
30AC
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 12 September 2019
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
07114 - Oil fuel pipes, which if damaged would allow oil to escape from a storage, settling, or daily service tank, having a capacity of 500L and above shall be fitted with a cock on valve directly on the tank capable of being closed from a safe position outside the space. PSCO observed oil leaking from the #2 cylinder oil tank quick closing valve. The chief Engineer was unable to demonstrate proper operation of the remote closing mechanism when asked.
74SOLAS(14)II-2/4.2.2.3.4
30AC
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 12 September 2019
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
15109 - The company should ensure that inspections are held at regular intervals, and non-conformity is reported, appropriate corrective action is taken and records are maintained. PSCO observed, for at least the previous five months, the Engineering dept. has not been documenting known discrepancies in accordance with their SMS, including these previously identified discrepancies. Additionally their pre-arrival check list states that the cleaning of the Main Engine, Diesel Generators, Purifier Areas, Pumps & Filters are all "OK", despite the fact that the Chief Engineer has stated the conditions onboard have been in that condition since his arrival in March 2019.
74SOLAS(14)IX/3.1 ISM CODE 10.2
30AC
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 12 September 2019
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
13101 - The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provision of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons onboard. PSCO observed leaks on the Main Engine Jacket Water Cooling and Jacket Water Heating Valves.
74SOLAS(14)I/II(a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 September 2019
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Insulation wetted through (oil)
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
13106 - The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons onboard. PSCO observed lagging on the fuel pipes saturated with oil throughout the Engine Room creating a fire hazard.
74SOLAS(14) I/II(a)
17AC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 September 2019
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
07113 - The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulation to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. PSCO observed a leak on the fire main where the pipe connects to the pump due to excessive corrosion and pin hole. Chief Engineer stated he was aware of the condition but no repairs were added to their maintenance plan.
74SOLAS(14)I/II(a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 September 2019
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
07126 - In a ship in which oil fuel is used. The arrangements for the storage, distribution, and utilization of the oil fuel shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. PSCO observed multiple open containers filled with oil throughout the Engine Room posing a fire hazard.
74SOLAS(14)II-2/4.2.2
17AC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 September 2019
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
07105 - Structural fire protection including fire-resisting divisions, and protection of openings and penetrations in these divisions shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs. PSCO observed two class A self-closing doors that were not operable. One was in vicinity of Ballast Water Treatment system in Engine Room lower flats, and the second was near the Boiler Flats leading to the main corridor.
74SOLAS(14)II-2/14.2.1.1.1
17AC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 September 2019
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
07108 - Firefighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily avalable for immediate use. PSCO observed that it took the crew over 30 minutes to troubleshoot the Emergency Fire Pump and charge the firemain to supply two firehoses with water.
74SOLAS(14)II-2/14.2.1.2
10C
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 1 November 2019
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.