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All electrical auxiliary services necessary for maintaining the ship in normal operational and habitable conditions will be ensured without recourse to the emergency source of electrical power. Vessel reported tripped breaker on emergency bus system. Provide report from RO attesting to root cause, repairs, and satisfactory operation. 74 SOLAS(am)II-1/40.1.1

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 on board. MI observed the starboard slop tank steam supply/isolation valve wasted and holed exhibiting an active steam leak. 74 SOLAS 2024 Cons. I/11(a)

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. MI observed the free fall lifeboat showing signs of excessive corrosion in way of the fall terminal end at upper starboard attachment point. 74 SOLAS 2024 Cons. III/20.2

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. MI observed rescue boat davit cable showing signs of excessive corrosion. 74 SOLAS 2024 Cons. III/20.2

Main and auxiliary machinery essential for the propulsion and safety of the ship shall be provided with effective means for its operation and control. Vessel reported that the engine was not able to be controlled from the bridge. Vessel is to provide Class report attesting to proper repairs to a USCG Marine Inspector. 74 SOLAS 14(Cons.) II-1/31.1

13199- Other (Machinery)- The main steering gear and rudder stuck must be of adequate strength for and capable of steering the vessel at maximum ahead service speed, which must be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. It was reported that during the vessel's mooring evolution the starboard rudder failed to respond to helm commands. The vessel attempted to switch to manual to no avail and the vessel rudder was locked 20 degrees out of position. The vessel was able to bypass the malfunction by switching pumps to move the rudder into position. The vessel was unable to identify the source of the malfunction. Vessel is required to submit a class report to our office attesting to the rectification of the steering system. 46 CFR 58.25-10(b)(1) 60AC

The main steering gear must be of adequate for and capable of steering the vessel under all seagoing conditions. While transiting in the Columbia River the vessel experienced an alarm indication on the primary steering pump. Vessel is to verify proper operation of the steering gear in the presence of a Marine Inspector.