Records from 2016 to 2019. Most recent: inspection, 25 April 2019.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Inert gas system
Issued 25 April 2019
No resolution recorded
For tankers of 20,000 tonnes of deadweight and upwards, the protection of the cargo tanks shall be achieved by a fixed inert gas system in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Safety Systems Code, materials used in inert gas systems shall be suitable for their intended purpose. PSCO observed leaks on deck water seal SW inlet (L103) and SW outlet (L104). Additionally, PSCO observed sight glass as being very difficult to read. 74 SOLAS (14) II-2/4.5.5.1.1 FSS Code 15.2.2.1.3
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 25 April 2019 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Plans and booklets shall be kept up to date; PSCOs observed port manifold eye wash having insufficient flow to be effectively used. 74 SOLAS (14) II-2/15.2.4.1
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 25 April 2019
Resolved 27 April 2019
Resolution: As per class surveyor and attending USCG inspector. Water system was clogged. System was cleared and flow was normal.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. PSCOs observed hole on slectrical casing located on bosun's store ventilation. Crew painted over the hole. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 25 April 2019
Resolved 27 April 2019
Resolution: As per class surveyor and attending USCG inpsector. Electrical casing was renewed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
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 ship or persons on board. PSCO observed minimal to no bonding on cargo lines & IG line. Vessel’s crew was unable to confirm required bonding arrangements on deck required vessel clarification from Class Surveyor on condition of bonding on deck of vessel. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 25 April 2019
Resolved 27 April 2019
Resolution: As per class surveyor and attending USCG inpsector. Bonding was in order. Vessel uses tooth washers as part of bonding system.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation
Issued 25 April 2019
No resolution recorded
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. PSCOs observed 1/2 inch hole and heavy rust on tank level monitoring device. PSCO requests Class Surveyor check other areas of heavy rust on deck that could affect integrity of cargo tanks. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 25 April 2019 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
In meeting these requirements, the company should ensure that records of these activities are maintained. PSCO observed several areas lacking records including patches on deck seal, a patch on sludge deck line, and a hole in an electrical box on deck. Additionally, no records could be provided that crew was following biofouling management plan in accordance with ship's SMS. 74 SOLAS (14) IX/3 ISM Code 10.2.4
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 April 2019
Resolution: Non-conformities identified by auditor. 3 months given to company for coming up with proposal to correct non conformities. No major non-conformities identified by Auditor.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
The machinery, boilers, other pressure vessel and associated piping and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. The PSCO observed the sea chest strainer, the heat exchanger piping, the fresh water generator piping, and the deck sludge transfer line are leaking with heavy rust observed on all items. 74 SOLAS (14) II-1/26
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 April 2019
Resolution: As per class surveyor and attending USCG inspector. All defs cleared. See attached class report.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 146 - MARPOL Annex VI › Incinerator incl. operations and operating manual
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Personnel responsible for the operation of an incinerator in accordance with requirements shall be trained to implement the guidance provided in the manufactuerer's operating manual as required by paragraph 7 of this regulation. The refractory in the lower brun chamber was found to be crumbling. MARPOL VI/16.8
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 27 April 2019
Resolution: As per class surveyor and attending USCG inspector. Incinerator refractory on the lower burn chamber was permanently repaired.
Fire Fighting › Nozzles › Condition
Issued 6 April 2016
Resolved
Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily availbale for immediate use. Fire nozzles were found stiff or difficult to adjust. 74SOLAS(04)II-2/14.2.1.2 Action Taken: 10(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 April 2016
Resolved 6 April 2016
Resolution: Vessel crew conducted maintenance on the affected fire hose nozzles and demonstrated their proper operation.