CMA CGM XIAMEN

The fire integrity of the divisions shall be maintained at openings and penetrations. Marine inspector observed a multi-cable transit with full penetration opening though an A bulkhead within the A deck cable duct adjacent to the galley. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/9.1.3

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 without danger to the ship or persons on board. Deck fractures noted at the corners of the external ladder well leading from the A deck lifeboat area to the vestibule below on both port and stbd sides. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11(a)

A fixed fire detection and alarm system required in this regulation shall be of an approved type and comply with the FSS code. Fire control panel in the fire control room on the upper deck is fitted with an unapproved battery back up power supply voiding the approval. 74 SOLAS (14) II/2 Reg 7 2.2

Main and auxiliary machinery essential for the propulsion and safety of the ship shall be provided with effective means for its operation and control. Vessel sustained a main engine failure to start while maneuvering from berth.

Main and auxiliary machinery essential for the propulsion and safety of the ship shall be provided with effective means for its operation and control. Vessel sustained a main engine failure to start while maneuvering to berth.

All life-saving appliances and arrangements shall comply with the applicable requirements of the LSA code. All lifesaving appliances shall be fitted with retro-reflective material where it will assist in detection and in accordance with Resolution A.658(1). Lifebuoy on port-side lifeboat deck was found with worn retro-reflective material/tape. Replace retro-reflective tape on identified lifebuoy. 74 SOLAS (2020) III/34 LSA Code (2017) I/1.2.7

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 on board. Port-side davit crane snatch block was found with a wasted steel cable securing device; replace securing device to cable/chain of adequate strength to secure crane snatch block. 74 SOLAS (2004) II-1/26.1

... Alarms shall be maintained until they are accepted and...alarm system shall automatically reset to the normal operating condition. Fifty plus engineering alarms have been faded for more than 60 days. 1974 SOLAS (2004) II-1/51.3.2

Means shall be provided whereby normal operation of propulsion machinery can be sustained or restored even though one of the essential auxiliaries becomes inoperative. Special consideration shall be given to the malfunction of the sources of lubricating oil pressure. Lube oil pump to main engine was found inoperable due to junction box failure during testing. Vessel must prove proper function/operation of the main engine lube oil pump. SOLAS 74 (2014) II-1/26.3.5

Ships shall be designed,consructed andmaintained in compliance with structural, mechanical and electrical requirements. Steering gear is leaking hydraulic fluid from the fwd ram seals, aft hydraulic pump and both spool valve blocks. Repair all leaks.

Ships shall be designed,consructed andmaintained in compliance with structural, mechanical and electrical requirements. Numerous emegency light about the ship were extinguished. Repair or replace extinguished lights.

Vessels are required to have revised and approved periodic safet test procedures. Submit to MSC revised pstp for examination approval.

Vessel's ship's service transformers shall meet the requirements of automatic transfer 46 CFR 62.50-30(b) automatic transfer. Redundant vital auxiliaries and power sources must automatically transfer to the backup units upon failure of the operating units. 46 CFR 62 is applicable to MSP vessels as per NVIC 01-13 (CH-1). Vessel was operating on #1 ship's service transformer closed bus on medium voltage switchboard. Upon under-voltage trip of the #1 transformer, the vessel lost power and propulsion. Upon MI attendance it was identified as per manufacturer requirement that the vessel shall operate with both ship's service transformers online with the medium voltage (440V) switchboard in split bus configuration. The loss of either transformer does not initiate start of standby equipment due to split configuration, which causes loss of power and propulsion. The ship's electrical power system must be configured so that continuity of supply is provided to automatically switch over to stand-by vital devices.

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. Vessel experienced a loss of propulsion while transitting inbound to Oakland. Prove proper operation of main propulsion equipment prior to departure. SOLAS 74(81 Amend) I/11

The condidtion of the ship shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. 110v DC batteries in engine room have a service life of 5-8 years, current batteries were installed 09/2008. Replace all 110v UPS batteries to OEM specification/capacity.

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. MI found during a abandon ship drill, that the brake cable parted, and bent connection points on the davit.

The alarm shall operate for the length of time needed to evacuate the space, but in no case less than 20 seconds. Engine room CO2 time delay is set for 30 seconds. It takes approximately 60 seconds to evacuate the engine. room. (Vessel has 60 days for completion)

Perform and test periodic safety test procedures and submit revision to marine safety center for approval. (Vessel has 90 days for completion)

In addition to complying with the specific provisions for fire integrity of bulkheads and decks of cargo ships, the minimum fire integrity of bulkheads and decks shall be as prescribed in table 9.5. MI found penetrations not tight to prevent the passage of flame and smoke on fire damper #6 hinge side dog needs to be repaired or replaced, and #5 fire damper upper dog non-hinge side needs to be replaced or repaired. Vessel has 60 days to correct this item.

All electrical apparatuses shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. MI found both accommodation ladder winch proximity switches not working, Vessel has 60 days to correct this item.

A valve shall be fitted to serve each fire hydrant so that any fire hose may be removed while the fire pumps are in operation. MI found fire main value on AFT deck to be leaking. Vessel has 60 days to correct this item.

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 person on board. MI found many vents that were not labeled or lables were painted over. Vessel has 60 days to correct this item.

Subject to the provisions of paragraphs 8.2 to 11.2 contracting governments shall be able to receive long-range identification and tracking information about ships for security and other purposes. Vessel needs to provide conformance test report for LRIT,

1499-Other-The machinery, associated piping sytems amd fittings shall be so installled and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard beign paid to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards. The lagging on main engine was oil soaked, presenting a potential fire hazard.