SANIBEL ISLAND

The machinery shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended and shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board. Vessel reported loss of operation of multiple thrusters resulting in no station keeping ability. Provide class report attesting to the proper repair and operation of thrusters. 74 SOLAS 2020 II-1/26.1

Every crew member shall participate in at least one abandon ship drill and one fire drill every month. The drills of the crew shall take place within 24 hours of the ship leaving a port if more than 25% of the crew have not participated in abandon ship and fire drills onboard that particular ship in the previous month. Observed vessel failed to perform abandon ship and fire drills in accordance with regulation. 74 SOLAS 2020 III/19.3.2 Master shall create a non conformity and corrective action as per the SMS.

Spares and repair equipment shall be provided for lifesaving appliances and their components which are subject to excessive wear or consumption and need to be replaced regularly. Observed all batteries for ring buoys on board expired on 21 March 2021. Vessel submitted requisition to company on 07 March 2021 74 SOLAS 2020 III/20.5

Provisions shall be made to facilitate cleaning, inspection and maintenance of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery including boilers and pressure vessels. Observed excessive oil leaks on #4 Ships Service Generator. 74 SOLAS 2020 II-1/26.7

In every ship means shall be provided to prevent overpressure in any part of the compressed air systems and wherever water jackets of casings of air compressors and coolers might be subjected to dangerous overpressure due to leakage into them from air pressure part. Suitable pressure relief arrangements shall be provided for all systems. Observed relief valves on all pressure vessels were past due for their pressure test inspection. 74 SOLAS 2020 II-1/34.1

Cargo ships shall carry at least one rescue boat complying with the requirements of section 5.1 of the code. Portable fire extinguishing equipment of an approved type suitable for extinguishing oil fires. Observed fire extinguisher on rescue boat with excessive corrosion. 74 SOLAS 2020 III/31.2 LSA Code 5.1.2.2.14

Muster and embarkation stations shall be adequately illuminated by lighting supplied from the emergency source of electrical power. Observed 02 embarkation light were extinguished. 74 SOLAS 2020 III/11.4

Escape from machinery spaces of category A. Observed 01 escape hatch t not operating as designed to be used as a mean of escape due to excessive corrosion. 74 SOLAS 2020 II-2/13.4.2.1

Means of control shall be provided for opening and closure of skylights, closure of openings in funnels which normally allow exhaust ventilation and closure of ventilator dampeners. Observed stack dampeners not closing. 74 SOLAS 2020 II-2/5.2.2.1

The company should establish and maintain procedures to control all documents and data which are relevant to the safety management system. Companies document control procedures for vessels/crew documents state: with the exception of the DOC, all statutory and regulatory certificates issued to the vessel, and all MMCs with attached endorsements carried by the crew, are required to be original. Photocopies will not be accepted. Chief Engineer only has copies of his MMD and endorsements. Prior to movement, provide documentation that shows the safe manning certificate is in compliance. 74SOLAS(14)IX ISM Part A 11.2 Company shall create a non-conformity and corrective action plan in accordance with their SMS due no later than 13 March 2020.

Rescue boat shall be launched each month with there assigned crew and maneuvered in the water. In all cases this requirement shall be complied with at least once every three months. While inspecting rescue boat maintenance records it was noted that the rescue boat had not been launched in a six month period. 74SOLAS(14)III/19.3.3.3.6 Master shall create a nonconformity and corrective action plan in accordance with their SMS.

Condition of the ship and it's 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 on board. Forward skeg bilge alarm not working as intended. 74SOLAS(14)1-II