MATSONIA

It has been self reported that on 14 February 2026 at 0530 local time the main engine received an auto slow down due to a faulty No. 5 FWD cylinder fuel injector. It is alleged that the injector's cut off shaft became clogged due to degradation of the associated discs underneath the injector spring.

Main and auxiliary machinery essential for propulsion and safety of the ship shall be provided with effective means for its operation and control. Vessel experienced Oil Mist Detection (OMD) alarm triggered an emergency shut down signal to #2 SSDG, blacking out the plant with temporary loss of propulsion. the power management system failed to bring the standby generator on automatically.

Vital systems that are automatically or remotely controlled must be provided with an effective primary control and a safety control system. Due to automation PMS failure vessel is required to run 02 SSDGs while underway or stand a fully manned engineering watch until reliability of vessel's vital systems automation can be verified.

Machinery shall be adequate for the service for which it is intended. #2 main engine turbo charger found foreign object damage at the compressor end and has been blanked off.

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 any danger to the ship or the persons on board. Vessel experienced a restriction of the primary steering system while conducting pre-departure steering checks due to a potential faulty component in the feedback signal loop while operating the #2 hydraulic steering pump at the conning position, reducing the maneuverability of the vessel. Vessel to provide class report attesting to the proper repairs and operation of the steering system at all locations of operation. To be completed to the satisfaction of the CG Marine Inspector.

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. Vessel experienced multiple marine casualties in a short period of time, a loss of propulsion on the 14th of November due to failed fuel injector on the Main Propulsion Engine #4 cylinder and on the 17th of November the vessel came to all stop with a high-pressure fuel oil leak due to a failed “O” ring. Vessel to provide class report attesting to the proper repairs on the high pressure fuel oil system, proper repair for the #4 cylinder Main Engine injector and the proper operation of the Main Propulsion Engine. All above items are to be completed to the satisfaction of the CG Marine Inspector.

Doors installed in boundary bulkheads of machinery spaces of category A shall be reasonable gastight and self-closing. Ladderwell door adjacent to the engine control room was found missing locking mechanism making it non-gastight. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/9.4.2.1

Where penetrations of watertight bulkheads and internal decks are necessary for access... arrangements are to be made to maintain the watertight integrity. Class 1 quick acting watertight door in the ECR found to be non-watertight due to poor adjustment of securing devices. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/13-1.1

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. Vessel reported a loss of propulsion due to low hydraulic pressure in main engine. Vessel is required to have repairs approved to the satisfaction of an attending Class and Coast Guard inspector prior to movement from berth. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11

The main steering gear and rudder stock must be of adequate strength and be capable of steering the vessel at maximum ahead service speed, which must be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] mooring, the master reported the rudder to be stuck att 10 degrees to starboard with no response. Vessel to provide class report attesting to proper repars to steering system. 17(a)(c)

Subject to regulation 3 of this Annex, in an Emission Control Area designated for Tier III NOx control under paragraph 6 of this regulation, the operation of a marine diesel engine that is installed on a ship: is prohibited except when the emission of nitrogen oxides from the engine is within the following limits. Vessels main engine exhaust gas recirculation system has a cooling water leak and not able to operate in Tier III compliance. Vessel is authorized to proceed directly to the next port of call in Oakland, CA to complete repairs to the exhaust gas recirculation system subject to any additional conditions of operation issued by ABS.

Machinery spaces of category A above 500 cubic meters in volume shall, in addition to the fixed fire-extinguishing system required in paragraph 5.1.1, be protected by an approved type of fixed water-based or equivalent local application fire-extinguishing system, based on the guidelines developed by the Organization. Vessel's water mist system has not been proven to be type approved. Provide evidence that the vessel's water mist system meets type approval requirements. This deficiency is to be completed prior to operating with an Periodically Unmanned Engine Room.