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All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. PSCO observed exposed wiring protruding from ceiling behind ECR Switchboard.

The rating or appropriate setting of the overload protective device for each circuit shall be permanently indicated at the location of the protective device. PSCO observed two breakers located on the Number 1 AC 440V Feeder Panel ECR switchboard, were rated with 40amp & 75amp. But both were installed with 100amp breakers.

Cables and wiring shall be installed and supported in such a manner as to avoid chafing or other damage. PSCO observed unsupported cable hanging from overhead in steering gear compartment.

The system shall also be provided with arrangements to ensure that any discharge of oily mixtures is automatically stopped when the oil of the effluent exceeds 15 parts per million. In considering the design of such equipment, the Administration shall have regard to the specification recommended by the Organization. PSCO observed lack of water flowing through the oil content meter to accurately measure parts per million. MARPOL 2017 ANNEX I/14.7

In multi-engine installations which are supplied from the same fuel source, means of isolating the fuel supply and spill piping to individual engines shall be provided. The means of isolation shall not affect the operation of the other engines and shall be operable from a position not rendered inaccessible by a fire on any of the engines. PSCO observed quick trip handle for local activation of fuel supply valve was missing rendering valve to not operate as designed. SOLAS 2020 II-2/4.2.2.5.5

AN IMMERSION SUIT OF AN APPROPRIATE SIZE COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 2.3 OF THE CODE SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR EVERY PERSON ON BOARD THE SHIP. PSCO NOTED 20 IMMERSION SUITS NOT IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION.

THE FIRE RESISTANCE OF DOORS SHALL BE EQUIVALENT TO THAT OF THE DIVISION IN WHICH THEY ARE FITTED. PSCO NOTED WIRES PENETRATING FRAME OF THE "A-0" DOOR FOR THE NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM ON THE NAVIGATION BRIDGE.

THE FIRE RESISTANCE OF DOORS SHALL BE EQUIVALENT TO THAT OF THE DIVISION IN WHICH THEY ARE FITTED. PSCO NOTED DOOR TO FIRE CONTROL ROOM WAS NOT SEATING AGAINST THE GASKET RENDERING INEFFECTIVE AT STOPPING THE PASSAGE OF SMOKE.

THE FIRE RESISTANCE OF DOORS SHALL BE EQUIVALENT TO THAT OF THE DIVISION IN WHICH THEY ARE FITTED. PSCO NOTED 02 DOORS, CLASS A DIVISION STAIRWELL DOOR LEADING TO THE STEERING GEAR ROOM AND THE UPPERDECK MAIN STAIRWELL DOOR, WHOSE GASKETS WERE DETERIORATED AND INEFFECTIVE.

THE FIRE RESISTANCE OF DOORS SHALL BE EQUIVALENT TO THAT OF THE DIVISION IN WHICH THEY ARE FITTED. PSCO NOTED THE DOOR LATCH FOR THE CLASS A DIVISION DOOR FROM THE ENGINE CHANGE ROOM LEADING TO THE MACHINERY SPACE WAS MISSING.

ALL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGMENTS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE. PSCO NOTED THE RETRO-REFLECTIVE ON 02 LIFEJACKETS IN THE ENGINE CONTROL ROOM WERE WORN AND NO LONGER REFLECTIVE.

THE SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SHOULD ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH MANDATORY RULES AND REGULATIONS; AND THAT APPLICABLE CODES, GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS RECOMENDED BY THE ORGNIZATION, ADMINISTRATIONS, CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES AND MARTIME INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS ARE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT. PSCO NOTED THAT THE VESSEL'S SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCTING THE MANDATORY MONTHLY VISUAL INSPECTIONS OF THE IMMERSION SUITS IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO IDENTIFY SERIOUS DETERIORATION. DUE TO THE FAILURE OR LACK OF EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SMS, AN INTERNAL SMS AUDIT WITHIN THREE MONTHS SHALL BE CARRIED OUT.

Door fitted in boundary bulkheads of machinery spaces of category A shall be reasonably gastight and self-closing. PSCO observed category A self-closing door not able to shut due to the door handle being jammed & self-closing device not adjusted correctly. 74 SOLAS (2009)Cons Chapter II-2/9.4.2.1 10C

Electrical services essential for safety will be ensured under various emergency conditions. PSCO observed 13 emergency light not operational. 74 SOLAS (2014)Cons Chap II-1/40.1.2 15ac

Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO's identified multiple active fuel oil and lube oil leaks in the engine room as follows: A) #1, #2, and #3 ship service diesel generators have active leaks with an accumulation of fuel on and around the generators. Parts of lagging for piping were saturated with fuel oil. Multiple PSCO's witnessed a squeeze test of the lagging. PSCO's observed a stream of fuel oil pouring from the lagging. B) Evidence of active fuel oil and lube oil leaks was found on the vessel's main propulsion engine with approximately one inch of oil accumulated under the engine. Lagging of multiple pipes around main propulsion engine was also found saturated. C) Evidence of fuel oil spray was found on bulkhead and overhead near the fuel oil purifier located in the engine room. D) Active Fuel oil leaks were found in the vicinity of the boiler burner. 74SOLAS(04) II-2/4.1.1

Oil fuel pipes which, if damaged, would allow oil to escape from a storage, settling or daily service tank having a capacity of 500 L and above situated above the double bottom, shall be fitted with a cock or valve directly on the tank capable of being closed from a safe position outside the space concerned in the event of a fire occurring in the space in which such tanks are situated. 02 quick closing valves were found with hold-back devices rendering remote closure of the valves inoperable. 74SOLAS(04) II-2/4.2.2.3.4

Machinery spaces of category A above 500 m3 in volume shall, in addition to the fixed fire extinguishing system required in paragraph 5.1.1, be protected by an approved fixed water based or equivalent local application fire extinguishing system. In the case of periodically unattended machinery space, the fire extinguishing system shall have both automatic and manual release capabilities. PSCO tested 03 Hyper-mist Flame Detectors all of which were found inoperable in the engine room. Additionally the hyper-mist control panel was indicating a fault and automatic actuation of the system was rendered inoperable. 74SOLAS(04) II-2/10.5.6.2

A fixed fire detection and fire alarm system shall be an approved type and comply with the Fire Safety Systems Code. Any required fixed detection and alarm system shall be capable of immediate operation at all times. A smoke detector in the steering gear space was found covered with a plastic bag. 74SOLAS(04) II-2/7.2.2 ; FSS Code 2.1.1

The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations. In meeting these requirements, the company should ensure that any non-conformity is reported and appropriate corrective action is taken. Multiple jacket water leaks were found on five separate cylinders of the ships main propulsion engine. Jacket water was also found leaking from the heat exchanger on the ships emergency generator. 74SOLAS(14) IX/3&5 ; ISM Code 10.2

Objective evidence discovered in an expanded ISM exam revealed the following major non-conformity; the vessel failed to fully implement the requirements of the SMS as evident by def. #01, 02 03, 04, and 05. An external audit is required. 74SOLAS(14) IX/3&5 ; ISM Code 9.

The oil filtering equipment system shall be provided with arrangements to ensure that any discharge of oily mixtures is automatically stopped when the oil content exceeds 15ppm. PSCO observed unsuccessful test of vessel's OWS and 15ppm meter. Numerous tests by the crew using clean water as effluent failed to read below 16ppm. Vessel shall not discharge oily water using their ows. MARPOL 2011(CONS.) Annex I CH.3 14.7 Rectify deficiencies within 14 days to the satisfaction of RO/RSO and Coast Guard

The fire detection system shall control and monitor input signals from all connected fire and smoke detectors. Vessel's fire alarm pannel shows faults. Crew explained faults were due to faulty smoke detector in battery room. SOLAS 04 cons. II-2 7.2.2 FSS CODE 2015 ED. CH. 9 2.1.2 Rectify deficiencies within 14 days to the satisfaction of RO/RSO and Coast Guard

2430- -WHILE SHIPS ARE OPERATING WITHIN AN EMISSION CONTROL AREA (ECA) THE SULFUR CONTENT USED ON BOARD SHIPS SHALL NOT EXCEED .10% m/m. THE PSCO DISCOVERED THE VESSEL HAS BEEN OPERATING WITHIN THE NORTH AMERICAN ECA FROM 06AUG17 TO 08AUG17 UTILIZING FUEL THAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE MARPOL ANNEX VI ECA SULFUR LIMITS. MARPOL ANNEX VI, REG 14.4