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A self contained emergency source of power shall be provided.PSCO observed that upon starting the EDG there was a malfunction that resulted in an interlock shutdown after about 10 seconds of running due to a lube oil low pressure alarm. Crew was unable to reset the alarm and restart the EDG as a result. 74 SOLAS (20) II/1/43/1.1 60C

The condition of the ship and it`s equipment shall be maintained to conform with provisions of the present regulations to ensure the ship in all respect will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. PSCO observed that the indicator panel in the Engine [name withheld] indicated that the Emergency Generator was shown as running after the initial interlock shutdown occured while the generator was in fact shut down and not running. 74 SOLAS (20)I/11 60C

Electrical services essentail for safety will be ensured under various emergency conditions. PSCO observed 01 inoperable emergency light bulb en route to the free-fall lifeboat. 74SOLAS (20)II-1/40.1.2 10C

The master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of a vessel equiped 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. 33 CFR 151.2025(a), 40ac.