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EACH EMERGENCY GENERATING SET ARRANGED TO BE AUTOMATICALLY STARTED SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH STARTING DEVICES APPROVAL BY ADMINISTRATION. A SECOND SOURCE OF ENERGY SHALL BE PROVIDED UNLESS MANUAL STARTING CAN BE DEMONSTRATED. PSCO OBSERVED CREW UNABLE TO SWITCH SECONDARY MEANS OF POWER TO THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR, PREVENTING SECONDARY STARTING MEANS. SOLAS (04) II-1/44.2 17abc

ALL ELECTRICAL APPARATUS SHALL BE SO CONSTRUCTED AND SO INSTALLED AS TO NOT CAUSE INJURY WHEN HANDLED OR TOUCHED IN THE NORMAL MANNER. PSCO OBSERVED ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ON LIGHT FIXTURE THAT WAS NOT PART OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT. SOLAS (04)II-1/45.1.3 50ac

ALL ELECTRICAL APPARATUS SHALL BE SO CONSTRUCTED AND SO INSTALLED AS TO NOT CAUSE INJURY WHEN HANDLED OR TOUCHED IN THE NORMAL MANNER. PSCO OBSERVED 02 WASHERS AND 01 DRYER HOOKED UP IN STAIRWELL LEADING TO ENGINE CONTROL ROOM. SOLAS (04) II-1/45.1.3 10c

THE MACHINERY, BOILERS, AND OTHER PRESSURE VESSELS, ASSOCIATED PIPING SYSTEMS AND FITTINGS SHALL BE OF A DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADEQUATE FOR THE SERVICE FOR WHICH THEY ARE INTENDED AND SHALL BE SO INSTALLED AND PROTECTED AS TO REDUCE TO A MINIMUM ANY DANGER TO PERSONS ONBOARD, DUE REGARD BEING PAID TO HOT SURFACES AND OTHER HAZARDS. PSCO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OIL-SOAKED LAGGING AROUND THE DUPLEX FUEL FILTERS ADJACENT TO FUEL BOOSTER PUMPS CREATING A CLEAR FIRE HAZARD. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/26.1 17C

WHENEVER A DEFECT IS DISCOVERED WHICH EFFECTS THE SAFETY OF A SHIP OR THE EFFICIENCY OR COMPLETENESS OF ITS LIFESAVING APPLIANCES OR OTHER EQUIPMENT, THE MASTER OR OWNER OF THE SHIP SHALL REPORT AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY TO THE ADMINISTRATION, THE NOMINATED SURVEYOR OR RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR ISSUING THE RELEVANT CERTIFICATE, WHO SHALL CAUSE INVESTIGATIONS TO BE INITIATED TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SURVEY IS NECESSARY. [name withheld], AND THROUGH DISCUSSIONS WITH THE CREW DETERMINED THAT THE DUPLEX FUEL PRELIMINARY FILTERS WERE BEING CLEARED MULTIPLE TIMES DAILY. UPON DETAILED INVESTIGATIONS, PSCO DISCOVERED THE MARKER'S NSTRUCTIONS STATES CLEANING SHOULD BE CONDUCTED EVERY 750 HOURS AND THE SHIP MAINTENANCE PLAN STATES THEY SHOULD BE CONDUCTED EVERY 3 MONTHS. THE VESSEL FINDING IT NECESSARY TO CHANGE UP TO 5 OR MORE TIMES DAILY INDICATES SUBSTANTIAL DEFECT IN THE EFFICIENCY COMPARED TO MAKER RECOMMENDATIONS. RECOMMEND CLASS SURVEY TO DETERMINE ROOT CAUSE. 74 SOLAS(20) I/11(C) 40AC

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ALL RESCUE BOATS SHALL BE VISUALLY INSPECTED TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE READY TO USE, TO INCLUDE THEIR ATTACHMENT TO THE LIFEBOAT. PSCO OBSERVED SAFETY RACHET STRAPS HOLDING THE RESCUE BOAT TO THE STOWAGE LOCATION WERE RUSTED AND SEIZED PREVENTING READY RELEASE AND LAUNCHING FROM THE SHIP. ADDITIONALLY, VESSEL RESCUE BOAT TENDING LINE RELEASE HOOK WAS SEIZED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE THROUGH PROPER METHODS, REQUIRING TO BE PRIED OPEN. 74 SOLAS () III/20.6.1 10C

The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service which they are intended. PSCO observed that vessel suffered loss of propulsion with malfunction of both DGs. 74 SOLAS (04)II-1/25.1 17ac

Each emergency generator generating set arranged to be automatically started shall be equipped with starting devices appoved by Administration. A second source of energy shall be provided unless manual starting can be demonstrated. PSCO observed the generator can not be started by the second battery set. 74 SOLAS (04 Cons.) Ch. II-1 Reg 44.2 17ac

Maintenance, testing, and inspections of life-saving appliances shall be carried out in a manner having due regard to ensuring reliability of such appliances. PSCO observed broken and corroded bolts for the most forward hatch, nearest to the bow of the freefall lifeboat. 74 SOLAS (20 Cons.) Ch. III / Reg. 20.3.1 40ac

Electrical installations shall be such that: The safety of crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. PSCO observed multiple electrical glands in conduit boxes, dry rotted or missing, throughout the engine room. 74 SOLAS (04 Cons.) Ch-II-1 / Reg. 40.1.3 50ac

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 grounding wire not properly connected to the electrical winch for the gangway on the port side of the vessel. 74 SOLAS (04 Cons.) Ch. II-1 Reg 45.1.3 10c

All external openings leading to compartments assumed intact in the damage analysis, which are below the final damage waterline, are required to be watertight. PSCO observed the watertight hatch of the emergency egress from the steering gear room was not watertight, and could see light while fully closed. 74 SOLAS (04 Cons.) Ch. II-1 Reg 25-10.1 10c

The machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service which they are intended. PSCO observed that the MDE woudl not start due to unknown issue while cylinders were in bottom dead center position. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/25.1 60ac

Means shall be provided to ensue that the machinery can be brought into operation from the dead ship condition without external aid. PSCO observed failure of engine to start due to governor malfunction. 17ac. 74SOLAS(04)II-1/26.4

ALL THE STEERING GEAR COMPONENTS AND THE RUDDER STOCK SHALL BE OF SOUND AND RELIABLE CONSTRUCTION TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION. PSCO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS OF HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR UNIT WHILE OPERATING PUMP NUMBER 2 DURING STEERING GEAR TEST. SOLAS04 CONS ED. II-1/29.2.1 17AC

WHERE NECESSARY NONCONDUCTING MATS OR GRATINGS SHALL BE PROVIDED AS THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE PROVIDED AT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE SWITCHBOARD. PSCO OBSERVED NON-CONDUCTIVE MATTING MISSING IN FRONT OF 13 ELECTRICAL PANELS THROUGHOUT ENGINE ROOM AND ADJOINING SPACES. SOLAS04 CONS ED. II-1/45.2 10C

MAIN AND EMERGENCY SWITCHBOARD SHALL BE SO ARRANGED AS TO GIVE EASY ACCESS AS MAY BE NEEDED TO APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, WITHOUT DANGER TO PERSONNEL. PSCO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STORAGE BEHIND ELECTRICAL PANELS IN THE ENGINE CONTROL ROOM LIMITING ACCESSIBILITY. SOLAS04 CONS ED. II-1 / 45.2 17C

11110 - Life Saving Appliances - Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. PSCO observed the painter line on the starboard liferaft was not connected to the "weak-link" on the HRU. 74SOLAS(20)Cons. III/20.2 10C

11104 - Life Saving Appliances - Cargo ships shall carry at least one rescue boat complying with the requirements of section 5.1 of the Code. PSCO observed the rescue boat's painter line was not attached to the quick-release on the bow. The rescue boats search-light was also inoperable. 74SOLAS(20)Cons. III/31.2 10C

The company and the ship shall comply with the requirements of the International Safety Management Code. The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions. In meeting these requirements the company should ensure that any non-conformity is reported and appropriate corrective action is taken. Vessel reported inoperable main generator to the company on 25MAY21. Company did not report the issued to flag or class and the vessel still has an inoperable main generator. 74SOLAS(20)IX/3.1 ISM COde 10.1 ISM Code 10.2 16 a, c

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 the ship or persons on board. PSCO Observed a soft patch on the sea water cooling line for the jacket water on the main engine. 74SOLAS(04)I/11(a) 16 a, c