Records in 2018. Most recent: operational control imposed, 22 March 2018.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Propulsion Engine
Issued 21 March 2018
Resolved
1020- FIRE ALARMS - A FIXED FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SHALL BE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS REGULATION. FIRE DETECTION TEST CARRIED OUT REVEALED NO WORKING DETECTORS IN THE ENGINE ROOM, RENDERING THE DETECTION SYSTEM AND ALARMS INOPERABLE. SOLAS II-2 REG 7/2.1
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 March 2018
Resolution: RECEIVED, REVIEW AND ACCEPTED CLASS REPORT FOR DEFICIENCY TEST
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Smoke Detectors
Issued 21 March 2018
Resolved
A FIXED FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SHALL BE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS REGULATION. FIRE DETECTION TESTS CARRIED OUT REVEALED NO WORKING DETECTORS IN THE ENGINE ROOM, RENDERING THE DETECTION SYSTEM AND ALARMS INOPERABLE.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 March 2018
Resolution: RECEIVED, REVIEW AND ACCEPTED CLASS REPORT and FIRE SERVICING REPORT FOR DEFICIENCY
Documentation › Logs/Records › Garbage Recordkeeping
Issued 21 March 2018
Resolved
2120- GARBAGE- THE GARBAGE RECORD BOOK, SHALL BE IN THE FORM SPECIFIED IN THE APPENDIX TO THIS ANNEX. EACH DISHCHARGE OPERATION, OR COMPLETED INCINERATIONS SHALL BE RECORDED IN THE GARBAGE RECORD BOOK AND SIGNED ON THE DATE OF THE INCINERATION OR DISCHARGE BY OFFICER IN CHARGE. THE GARBAGE RECORD BOOK ON THE SHIP HAD NO ENTRIES OR RECEIPTS FOR FOOD WASTE DISCHARGED. MARPOL ANNEX V REG 9.3A
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 March 2018
Resolution: REVIEW AND ACCEPTED CLASS REPORT CORRECTING DEF
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Propulsion Engine
Issued 21 March 2018
Resolved
0615- RESCUE BOAT -EVERY RESCUE BOAT SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH SUFFICIENT FUEL, SUITABLE FOR USE THROUGHOUT THE TEMP. RANGE EXPECTED IN THE AREA IN WHICH THE SHIP OPERATES, AND BE CAPABLE OF MANOEUVRING AT A SPEED OF AT LEAST 6 KNTS AND MAINTAINING THAT SPEED, FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 4HOURS. INSPECTION OF THE RESCUE BOAT REVEALED TWO FUEL TANKS ON BOARD, ONE FUEL TANK EMPTY DUE TO A LEAK FROM THE GAS CAP. SOLAS CH III/3.2.2 FSS CODE 5.1.1.6
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 March 2018
Resolution: Received Class report correcting deficiency.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Mark
Issued 21 March 2018
Resolved
1299-OTHER LOADLINE- THE MARK OF AUTHORITY BY WHOM THE LOAD LINE IN ASSIGNED MAY BE INDICATED ALONGSIDE THE LOAD LINE. THE MARKING AUTHORITY DID NOT MATCH THE LOAD LINE CERTIFICATE ISSUED TO THE SHIP. ICLL CH. 1 REG 7
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 22 March 2018
Resolution: RECIEVED REVIEW AND ACCEPTED CLASS REPORT
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Vessel Response Plan
Issued 21 March 2018
Resolved
2525-MASTER RESPONSIBLE AND AUTHOITY- THE VESSEL OWNER OR OPERATOR MUST ENSURE THAT THEY MAINTAIN ONE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COPY OF THE NTVRP AND A COPY OF THE USCG APPROVAL LETTER ONBOARD THE VESSEL. THE CAPTAIN COULD NOT PRODUCE A COPY OF THE NTVRP OR THE APPROVAL LETTER ISSUED BY USCG.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 23 March 2018
Resolution: RECEIVED AND REVIEWED CLASS REPORT.
Fire Fighting › Nozzles › Location
Issued 21 March 2018
Resolved
0720- FIRE EQUIPMENT- EACH FIRE HOSE SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A NOZZLE. FIRE STATIONS ON BRIDGE WINGS HAD NO NOZZLES IN PLACE TO ACCOMPANY HOSES AT FIRE STATIONS. SOLAS II-2 REG10/2.3.1.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 March 2018
Resolution: PSCO observed correction on the spot.
Fire Fighting › Nozzles › Condition
Issued 21 March 2018
Resolved
0720- FIRE EQUIPMENT-FIRE HOSES SHALL TOGETHER WITH ANY NECESSARY FITTINGS AND TOOLS, TO BE READY FOR USE. NUMEROUS FIRE STATIONS WERE DISCOVERED NOT HAVING A WRENCH.SOLAS II-2 REG10/2.3.1.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 March 2018
Resolution: PSCO observed on the spot correction.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Painter
Issued 21 March 2018
Resolved
0628-STOWAGE OF LIFEBOAT- EACH LIFE RAFT OR GROUP OF LIFE RAFTS SHALL BE STOWED WITH A FLOAT FREE ARRANGEMENT COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PARAGRAPH 4.1.6 OF THE CODE SO THAT EACH FLOATS FREE. THREE PORT SIDE LIFE RAFT PAINTER LINES WERE INCORRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE SHIP. SOLAS CH. III 13/4.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 March 2018
Resolution: PSCO Observed on the spot correction.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Float Free
Issued 21 March 2018
Resolved
0628-STOWAGE OF LIFEBOAT- EACH LIFE RAFT OR GROUP OF LIFE RAFTS SHALL BE STOWED WITH A FLOAT FREE ARRANGEMENT COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PARAGRAPH 4.1.6 OF THE CODE SO THAT EACH FLOATS FREE. ALL LIFE RAFTS ON BOARD WERE INCORRECTED STOWED IN A WAY RENDERING THEM UNABLE TO FLOAT FREE. SOLAS CH. III 13/4.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 March 2018
Resolution: PSCO observed on the spot correction.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Master's Responsiblity/Authority
Issued 21 March 2018
Resolved
2525-MASTER RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY- THE COMPANY SHOULD CLEARLY DEFINE AND DOCUMENT THE MASTER RESPONSIBILITY WITH REGARD TO: IMPLEMENTING THE SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL- PROTECTION POLICES OF THE COMPANY INCLUDING MOTIVATING THE CREW IN THE OBSERVATION OF THESE POLICES. THE OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE DEMONSTRATING THE LACK OF COMPLETE SMS IMPLEMENTATION INCLUDES THE NUMERUS FIREFIGHTING, LIFESAVING, AND WASTE MANAGEMENT DEFICIENCIES IDENTIFIED BY PSCOS,, WHICH PER THE VESSEL’S POLICIES SHOULD HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AND CORRECTED BY SHIP PERSONNEL. RECOMMEND ISM AUDIT OF SHIPBOARD PROCEDURES. 74SOLAS CH. IX/REG5 ISM CODE 2014ED PART A. 5.1.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 March 2018
Resolution: RECIEVED CLASS REPORT FOR THIS DEF