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The machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for service. It was reported that the vessel had a propulsion casualty. Certificate issuing authority to attest to the operational readiness of the main diesel engine, ship service generators, and degasification valve assembly along with the root cause for how the fuel oil system became air bound. Code: 13108 Cite: 74 SOLAS (20) II-1/26 Action taken: 60 ac

Following installation, the master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of the vessel subject to this subpart must properly maintain the BWMS in accordance with all manufacture specifications. Vessel reported BWTS inoperable due to malfunctioning flow sensors. System has been inoperable since 24JUL23. 33 CFR 151.2025(a)(1) 40 a/c

The master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of a vessel equipped with ballast tanks that operates in the waters of the United States must employ one of the authorized ballast water management methods listed in 33 CFR 151.2025(a). Vessel’s ballast water management system is inoperable. Vessel has been granted an extraordinary circumstance to employ the ballast water management method listed in 33 CFR 151.2025(a)(3) to conduct cargo operations while in the Sector New Orleans COTP Zone. In accordance with 33 CFR 151.2040(b)(3), the vessel must discharge only that amount of ballast water operationally necessary to ensure the safety and stability of the vessel for cargo operations.