Records from 2017 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 1 June 2026.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 1 June 2026
Resolved
The company should establish procedures to ensure that
the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations and with any additional
requirements which may be established by the company.
based on the severity of deficiencies 2 & 3, an external audit is required. 74SOLAS(20)IX/3 & ISM Code A.10.1. Code 17AC, Changed to 16AC.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 July 2026
Resolved 22 July 2026
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 1 June 2026
Resolved
Each special category space shall be fitted with an approved
fixed pressure water-spraying system for manual operation
which shall protect all parts of any deck and vehicle platform in such space. PSCO observed 07 drencher nozzles missing in the cargo deck FF manifold. 74 SOLAS 97 II-2/37.1.3/ Code 17AC/ Corrected on the spot
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 July 2026
Resolution: Corrected on the spot by installing nozzles.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 1 June 2026
Resolved
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 lifeboat #2 and 4 unable to complete full range of motion on rudder during steering test.74 SOLAS 20 III/20.2/ Code 17AC/ Corrected on the spot
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 July 2026
Resolution: Corrected on the spot
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 April 2026
Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that: the safety of passengers, crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. PSCO observed unauthorized electrical installation inside the AC room.
74 SOLAS II-1/40.1.3
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 April 2026
Resolved 1 April 2026
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 5 January 2026
Resolved
Cylinders must be secured and when not in use they must be stowed in a rack in an upright position with the valve protection cap in place. PSCO found several compressed gas cylinders without valve caps, and multiple empty propane gas cylinders of different compressed gasses outside of the storage.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 January 2026
Resolved 16 January 2026
Resolution: Vessel provided class report attesting to correction of defeciency. See attached for amplifying info.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 5 January 2026
Resolved
Where the contents and use of a space are such that there is a doubt as to its classification for the purpose of this regulation, it shall be treated as a space within the relevant category having the most stringent boundary requirements. PSCO observed combustible materials being stored in the shaft room which is a category 10 space that does not have fire suppression for that space due to its category. Also, the storage is not displayed, nor identified in the space categorization plan.
74 SOLAS 81 Amend II-2/26.2.2
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 January 2026
Resolved 16 January 2026
Resolution: Vessel provided class report attesting to correction of defeciency. See attached for amplifying info.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 January 2026
Resolved
A sufficient number of lifejackets shall be carried for persons on watch and for use at remotely located survival craft station. The lifejackets carried for persons on watch should be stowed on the bridge, in the engine control room and at any other manned watch station. PSCO observed that the lifejackets being stored on the bridge has CO2 cartridges that were expired. Lifejackets did not have vessel proper labeling.
74 SOLAS 97 III/7.2.1.2
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 January 2026
Resolved 5 January 2026
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 5 January 2026
Resolved
Hinged fire doors in the stairway enclosures, main vertical zone bulkheads and galley boundaries which normally kept open shall be self-closing and be capable of release from a central control station and from a position at the door. PSCO observed that fire screen door 624 did not close.
74 SOLAS II/2 41.2.4.1
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 January 2026
Resolved 5 January 2026
Resolution: Fitter replaced/maintenance hinges on door, door observed properly closing.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 1 October 2025
Resolved
Fire protection systems and fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be maintained ready for use. PSCO observed on deck 4 zone 2 two cracks in drencher system.
74 SOLAS 20 II-2/14.1.1
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 October 2025
Resolved 6 October 2025
Resolution: See classs survey attached.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 October 2025
Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that electrical services for safety will be ensured under various emergency conditions. PSCO observed extension cord installed in DC room through A60 boundary.
74 SOLAS 04 II-1/40.1.2
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 October 2025
Resolved 1 October 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 2 July 2025
Resolved
Fire protection systems and fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be maintained readt for use. PSCO's observed the following conditions in the fire "deluge" suppression system: 04 corroded nozzle pipe fittings, 02 missing clogged nozzles and 01 burst pipes on the cargo deck #03. Also observed 02 corroded nozzle fittings, 02 missing nozzles and 01 burst pipe on cargo deck #04
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 July 2025
Resolved 16 July 2025
Resolution: Received RINA Class Report stating that the deficiency has been corrected. See report in MISLE Documents.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage of rescue boats
Issued 2 July 2025
Resolved
Rescue boats shall be stowed in a state of continuous readiness for launching in not more than 5 min. PSCO's observed starboard side rescue boat unable to be launched within the time required due to overfill of hydraulic oil in the davit motor.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 July 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 2 April 2025
Resolved
The minimum fire integrity of all bulkheads and decks shall be as prescribed in tables 26.1 and 26.4 PSCO discovered multiple fire insulations in inadequate conditions in deck 4 in vicinity of frame 90 and 188.
74 SOLAS 81 Amend II-2/26.1
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 2 April 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 2 April 2025
Resolved
The hull, superstructures, structural bulkheads, decks, and deckhouses shall be constructed of steel or other equivalent material. PSCO discovered rusted steel deck in AC room #3 in vicinity of frame #188.
74 SOLAS 81 Amend II-2/23.1
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 2 April 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 2 October 2024
Resolved
Hinged fire doors in stairway enclosures, main vertical zone bulkheads and galley boundaries which are normally kept open shall be self closing and be capable of release from a central control station and from a position at the door. Fire door #801, 846, 845, 426, 427 did not close properly or did not latch when closing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 October 2024
Resolved 2 October 2024
Resolution: The self closing application on the doors were fixed in the presence of the RO and USCG.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 2 October 2024
Resolved
Plans and booklets hall provide information regarding fire protection, fire detection, and fire extinction. PSCO discovered inaccuracies in the Fire Control Plan (FCP). The following are not displayed properly: Locker #704 - plumber store (space category 10) and hotel manager office is labeled as locker (space category 7). Update FCP and space categorization.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 November 2024
Resolved 25 October 2024
Resolution: FCP and SFPP have been updated and approved by RINA.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 6 July 2024
Resolved
07109 - Each special category space shall be fitted with an approved fixed pressure water-spraying system for manual
operations which shall protect all parts of any deck an vehicle platform in such space. During testing of the drencher system the following zones had sprinkler heads that did not function as designed: zone 9, 2 sprinkler heads; zone 14, 1 sprinkler head.
74 SOLAS (97) II-2/ 37.1.3
17C
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 July 2024
Resolution: New sprinkler heads replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 6 July 2024
Resolved
13108 - 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, due regard
being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards.
Port side steam pipe on forward bulkhead on ME space was
actively leaking, estimated over 1 gallon per minute of water.
74 SOLAS (04) II-1 / 26.1
17C
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 July 2024
Resolution: Replaced steam pipe where leak was located.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 6 July 2024
Resolved
07110 - In passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers each machinery space of category A shall be provided with at least two suitable water fog applicators. High fog applicator on top of port side boiler did not work when activated locally.
74 SOLAS (01) II-2/7.6
17C
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 July 2024
Resolution: Sprinkler head cleaned and tested.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 6 July 2024
Resolved
07115-Exhaust ducts from galley ranges in which grease or fat is likely to accumulate shall be fitted with a fire damper located in the lower end of the duct. PSCO discovered that duct on top of deep-fat fryer was caked with grease.
74 SOLAS 01 II-2/41-2.4.3
16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 July 2024
Resolution: Galley exhaust duct was cleaned.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 15 March 2024
Resolved
Each special category space shall be fitted with an approved fixed-pressure water-spraying system for manual operation which shall protect all parts of any deck and vehicle platform, if any, in such space. During the re inspection of the drencher system we notice the following areas being deficient: Zone one has a flange that is leaking water. Zone two has one nozzle that blew out of the pipe, and five that were clogged. Zone three has one clogged nozzle. Zone Four has a crack pipe and a flange that is leaking water. Zone five had a nozzle that needs to be adjusted. Zone eight has one nozzle that blew out of the pipe, one nozzle that is clogged and one nozzle that needs to be adjusted. Zone nine has one nozzle that needs to be adjusted. Zone 10 has a flange that is leaking water. Zone 11 has two flanges that were leaking water. Zone 12 has one nozzle that blew out of the pipe. Zone 13 has two nozzles that need to be adjusted. Zone 15 has seven nozzles that are clogged.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 21 March 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 6 March 2024
Resolved
Each special category space shall be fitted with an approved fixed pressure water-spraying system for manual operations which shall protect all parts of any deck and vehicle platform in such space. During testing of the drencher system in zone two 6 nozzles, zone three 2 nozzles, zone four 1 nozzle and flush value, and zone seven 1 nozzle were all clogged not allowing the flow of water. During testing of the drencher system in zones five and six, two ruptures were observed within the piping system limiting the effectiveness of the water spray pattern from the system.
74 SOLAS (97) II-2/37.1.3
17 ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 March 2024
Resolution: Vessel conducted adequate repairs to the sections of the deluge system that were inoperable.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 6 March 2024
Resolved
The company and the ship shall comply with the requirements of the International Safety Management Code. For the purpose of this regulation the requirements of the code shall be treated as mandatory. The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in accordance with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations established by the company. Specific measures for identifying, and promoting the reliability of the vessel's fire suppression system are not adequate. An external audit is recommended.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 March 2024
Resolution: Audit completed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 6 March 2024
Resolved
Each special category space shall be fitted with an approved fixed-pressure water-spraying system for manual operation which shall protect all parts of any deck and vehicle platform, if any, in such space. During testing of the drencher system, PSC team discovered that the first three rows of fire zone one were inoperable, resulting in an inability to fight a fire in the associated sections of cargo deck 4. In zones 12 and 14, two ruptures were observed within the piping system, limiting the effectiveness of the water spray pattern and reducing the capability of the system. Also, during testing of the drencher system, the following nozzles were discovered to be clogged: Eight nozzles in zone two, three nozzles in zone three, 13 nozzles in zone four, one nozzle in zone five, two nozzles in zone six, two nozzles in zone eight, two nozzles in zone nine, one nozzle in zone ten, six nozzles in zone 11, three nozzles in zone 12, and five nozzles in zone 15.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 15 March 2024
Resolution: Vessel addressed and repaired the sections of the deluge system that were called out in the detainable deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 7 August 2023
Resolved
PRECAUTIONS SHALL BE TAKEN TO PREVENT THE NOZZLES FROM BECOMING CLOGGED BY IMPURITIES IN THE WATER OR CORROSION OF PIPING, NOZZLES, VALVES AND PUMP. PSCO OBSERVED MUILTIPLE HI-FOG SPRINKLER HEADS ON DECK 08 THAT HAD CORROSION OBSCURING THE AMPULE AND NOZZLES.
74 SOLAS(01) II-2/10.7
16AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 August 2023
Resolved 23 August 2023
Resolution: Sprinkler nozzles have been cleaned or replaced as appropriate. RINA approved.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 7 August 2023
Resolved
FIRE DOORS IN MAIN VERTICAL ZONE BULKHEADS AND STAIRWAY ENCLOSURES, OTHER THAN POWER-OPERATED WATERTIGHT DOORS AND THOS WHICH ARE NORMALLY LOCKED, SHALL BE OF THE SELF CLOSING TYPE. THE SPEED OF THE DOOR SHALL IF NECESSARY, BE CONTROLLED SO AS TO PREVENT UNDUE DANGER TO PERSONS. FIRE SCREEN DOOR "M-618, M-623, M-813, M-702, M-706, AND M-702" WERE SLAMMING SHUT WITHIN SECONDS.
74 SOLAS 81 AMEND II-2/30.4
16AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 August 2023
Resolved 23 August 2023
Resolution: Fire screen doors were adjusted to close within appropriate time. RINA approved.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 7 August 2023
Resolved
ACCOMMODATION AND SERVICE SPACES, STAIRWAY ENCLOSURES, AND CORRIDORS SHALL BE FITTED WITH AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF REG 12. PSCO DISCOVERED MULTIPLE SPRINGLER HEADS IN THE GALLEY COVERED IN GREASE, THOSE SPRINKLER HEADS HAD DIFFERENT MODEL NUMBERS THAN LISTED IN THEIR HI-FOG MANUAL.
74SOLAS (01) II-2/41-2.5
16AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 August 2023
Resolved 23 August 2023
Resolution: RINA verified that serial number of sprinkler in the galley were correct ones as per manufacturer.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 7 August 2023
Resolved
MAINTENANCE, TESTING, AND INSPECTIONS OF LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES SHALL BE CARRIED OUT BASED ON THE GUIDELINES DEVELOPED BY THE ORGANIZATION AND IN A MANNER HAVING DUE REGARD TO ENSURING RELIABILITY OF SUCK AND IN A MANNER HAVING DUE REGARD TO ENSURING REALIABILITY OF SUCH APPLIANCES. PSCO DISCOVERED AN EXHAUST LEAK ON #2 LIFEBOAT.
74SOLAS (20) III/20.3
16AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 August 2023
Resolved 23 August 2023
Resolution: New exhaust piper installed. RINA approved.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 7 August 2023
Resolved
MUSTER LIST AND EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS SHALL BE EXHIBITED IN CONSPICUOUS PLACES THROUGHOUT THE SHIP INCLUDING THE NAVIGATION BRIDGE, ENGINE-ROOM AND CREW ACCOMODATION SPACES. PSCO DISCOVERED THAT VESSEL'S MUSTER LIST THAT HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT NEW FLAG SAFE MANNING CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS DATING 01JULY2020.
74SOLAS(20) III/8.3
10C
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 7 August 2023
Resolved 7 August 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 7 August 2023
Resolved
FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES SHALL BE KEPT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AND READILY AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE USE. PSCO OBSERVED A DOZEN DELUGE SPRINKER HEAD ON CARGO DECK 03 WERE CLOGGED AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE COVERAGE.
74 SOLAS(20)II-2/14.2.1.2
10C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 7 August 2023
Resolved 7 August 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 7 August 2023
Resolved
THERE SHALL BE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF CREW MEMBERS, WHO MAY BE DECK OFFICERS OR CERTIFIED PERSONS, ON BOARD FOR OPERATING THE SURVIVAL CRAFT AND LAUNCHING ARRANGEMENTS REQUIRED FOR ABANDONMENT BY TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS ON BOARD. PSCO DISCOVERED INCORRECT ASSIGNMENT OF LIFEBOAT CAPTAIN.
74SOLAS (20) III/10.3
10C
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 7 August 2023
Resolved 7 August 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 7 August 2023
Resolved
EXHAUST DUCTS FROM GALLEY RANGES IN WHICH GREASE OR FAT IS LIKELY TO ACCUMULATE SHALL BE FITTED WITH A FIRE DANPER LOCATED IN THE LOWER END OF THE DUCT. PSCO DISCOVERED THAT FD 03 LIGHT INDICATOR WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY.
74SOLAS (01) II-2/41-2.4.3
10C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 7 August 2023
Resolved 7 August 2023
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar
Issued 5 May 2023
Resolved
All ships of 3,000 gross tonnage and upwards shall be fitted with a 3 GHz radar or where consdiered appropriate by the Administration a second 9 GHz radar or other means, to determine and display the range and bearing of other surface craft, obstructions buoys, shorelines and navigational marks to assist in navigation and in collision avoidance. PSCO identifies vessel's S-Band radar was not in operation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 May 2023
Resolved 5 May 2023
Resolution: RINA issued a new PSSC.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 5 May 2023
Resolved
Fire fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. RORO cargo deck drencher system piping was found wasted in the following zones causing water leakage from fractures: zones 2, 5, 6 and 13 (06 fractures on deck 4 and 01 on deck 3). Additionally, 02 drencher heads on deck 3 zone 8 were identified to be blocked.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 5 May 2023
Resolved 8 May 2023
Resolution: Class attended vessel to survey drencher system on 07May23 in Santo Domingo, DR. Approximately 15 meters of wasted pipe was renewed and permanetly repaired. System was tested and repairs were effective and accepted by class.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 5 May 2023
Resolved
Every crew member with assigned emergency duties shall be familiar with these duties before the voyage begins. MES team on starboard side MES was not knowledgeable of launching or emergency procedures. Crew was replaced and training conducted.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 May 2023
Resolved 5 May 2023
Resolution: Conducted training for MES system.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 22 February 2023
Resolved
Lifeboats which are not self-righting when capsized shall have suitable handholds on the underside of the hull to enable persons to cling to the lifeboat. The handholds shall be fastened to the lifeboat in such a way that, when subjected to an impact sufficient to cause them to break away from the lifeboat, they break away without damaging the lifeboat. Four handhold mounting brackets on lifeboat #4 were missing, six mounting brackets found corroded on lifeboat #1, and eight found corroded on lifeboat #3.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 March 2023
Resolved 9 March 2023
Resolution: Recieved class report from RINA attesting to satisfactory on lifeboats 1-3-4 handhold mountings, condition has been rectified and verified with good result.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 10 August 2022
Resolved
Cotter Pin Missing on Port lifeboat
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 11 August 2022
Resolved 10 August 2022
Resolution: Cotter Pin replaced
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 10 August 2022
Resolved
Drain covers on various decks found missing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 August 2022
Resolved 23 August 2022
Resolution: Received class report attesting to satisfaction of repair.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 10 August 2022
Resolved
The after staircase section valve located on deck 4 was found with combustible material loacted inside the space.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 11 August 2022
Resolved 10 August 2022
Resolution: Material Replaced
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 10 August 2022
Resolved
Fire door 706 was not closing properly. Fire door 803 was found without door handle.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 11 August 2022
Resolved 10 August 2022
Resolution: Doors fixed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 10 August 2022
Resolved
Portable fire extinguisher dischare handle on deck 3 was found corroded and not in serviceable condition.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 11 August 2022
Resolved 10 August 2022
Resolution: Extinguisher replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 10 August 2022
Resolved
Exit doors leading from assembly station F to the embarkation deck were found locked. Door M-803 was found without a handle preventing excape from the galley to crew dining room.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 11 August 2022
Resolved 10 August 2022
Resolution: Handle replaced.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Fire drills should be planned in such a way that due consideration is given to regular practice in the various emergencies that may occur depending on the type of ships and the cargo. Personnel on team boundary aft air regulator was not attached properly. Team enter the effected space without being on air. Training must be provided.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 May 2022
Resolution: RO report received by office. Training verified by class.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
For the purposes of applying the definition of steel or other equivalent material as given in regulation 3.7 the applicable fire exposure shall be according to the integrity and insulation standards given in the tables of regulation 26 and 27. PSCO observed storage of combustible material in the shaft room which is a category 10 space.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 May 2022
Resolution: RO sends report verifying combustible material items have been removed from the space.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
THE CONSTRUCTION OF ALL DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES IN "A" CLASS DIVISIONS, WITH THE MEANS OF SECURING THEM WHEN CLOSED, SHALL PROVIDED RESISTANCE TO FIRE AS WELL AS TO THE PASSAGE OF SMOKE AND FLAME. PSCO OBSERVED MULTIPLE THROUHOLES ON DOOR 413 NEAR HANDLE LEADING TO GARAGE AREA #4.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 May 2022
Resolution: RO sends report verifying a new door handle has been installed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
EACH POWER-OPERATED SLIDING WATERTIGHT DOOR: SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH AN AUDIBLE ALARM, DISTINCT FROM ANY OTHER ALARM IN THE AREA, WHICH WILL SOUND WHENEVER THE DOOR IS CLOSED REMOTELY BY POWER AND WHICH SHALL SOUND FOR AT LEAST 5 s BUT NO MORE THAN 10 s BEFORE THE DOOR BEGINS TO MOVE. PSCO OBSERVED WATERTIGHT DOOR #5 CLOSING BEFORE ALARM SOUNDING.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 May 2022
Resolution: RO sends report verifying the repair of the time limit switch.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
THE CONSTRUCTION OF ALL DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES IN "A" CLASS DIVISIONS, WITH THE MEANS OF SECURING THEM WHEN CLOSED, SHALL PROVIDED RESISTANCE TO FIRE AS WELL AS TO THE PASSAGE OF SMOKE AND FLAME. PSCO OBSERVED FIRE DOOR M-800 NOT LATCHING CORRECTLY.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 May 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
FIRE DOORS IN THE MAIN VERTICAL ZONE BULKHEADS AND STAIRWAY ENCLOSURES SHALL SATISFY THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: FIRE DOOR SHALL HAVE AN APPROXIMATELY UNIFORM RATE OF CLOSURE OF NO MORE THAN 40 s AND NO LESS THAN 10 s. PSCO OBSERVED FIRE SCREEN DOORS M-700 CLOSING TOO FAST.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 May 2022
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
EACH COMPLETED OPERATION SHALL BE SIGNED BY THE OFFICER OR OFFICERS IN CHARGE OF THE OPERATIONS CONCERNED AND EACH COMPLETED PAGE SHALL BE SIGNED BY THE MASTER OF SHIP. PSCO OBSERVED OIL RECORD BOOK HAS NOT BEING SIGNED BY THE MASTER SINCE JANUARY 13, 2022.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 May 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
As an alternative a system meeting the requirment of regulation 37.1.3 may be fitted. Each special category space shall be fitted with an approved fixed pressure water spraying system for manual operation which shall protect all parts of any deck and vehicle platform in such space. Drencher system on deck 4 in zones 4,5,and 7 has 3 pipes that burst.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 6 May 2022
Resolution: RO sends report of full piping repair.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 18 February 2022
Resolved
The bulkhead deck or a deck above it shall be weather tight. All openings in the exposed weather deck shall have coamings of ample height and strength and shall be provided with efficient means for expeditiously closing them weather tight. Eight of ten securing devices at the starboard side amidships embarkation door did not make contact with the wedges. Two securing devices on the top two corners were bent more than 20 degrees.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 February 2022
Resolution: R/O sent report that evening showing this deficiency had been rectified.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 18 February 2022
Resolved
All arrangements used for pilot transfer arrangements shall efficiently fulfill their purpose of enabling pilots to embark and disembark safely. The appliances shall be kept clean, properly maintained and stowed and shall be regularly inspected to ensure that they are safe to use. One of the rope strands at the bottom of the port side pilot ladder was severed. Rope for the ladder was frayed on several locations and the bottom steps were deformed. The bottom three steps on the starboard pilot ladder were deformed, the second to last step was wooden when the others were rubber, and the ropes on the entire ladder were frayed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 March 2022
Resolved 4 March 2022
Resolution: New pilot ladders ordered and delivered.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 18 February 2022
Resolved
Arrangements shall be provided to permit a rapid shut-down and effective closure of the ventilation system in case of fire, taking into account the weather and sea conditions. On the starboard side embarkation deck, six of twelve fire damper pull calbles were not labeled. On the port side embarkation deck, four out of eight fire damper pull cables were not labeled.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 March 2022
Resolved 18 February 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 18 February 2022
Resolved
All life-saving applicances prescribed in this part shall be fitted with retro-reflective material where it will assist in detection and in accordance with recommendations of the Organization. The starboard side rescue boat was missing retro-reflective tape in some sections, and the tape in other sections was nearly absent.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 March 2022
Resolved 18 February 2022
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 18 February 2022
Resolved
Watertight decks, trunks, tunnels, duct keels and ventilators shall be of the same strength as water tight bulkheads at corresponding levels. A hole in deck 3 was discovered while testing drencher zone 14, leaking water directly on top of the starboard side steering pump controls.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 March 2022
Resolved 4 March 2022
Resolution: Installed insert plate.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 18 February 2022
Resolved
The bulkhead deck or a deck above it shall be weather tight. All openings in the exposed weather deck shall have coamings of ample height and strength and shall be provided with efficient means for expeditiously closing them weather tight. Three of eight securing devices on the port side pilot door were missing a securing device or parts of the securing device.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 18 February 2022
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Resources and personnel
Issued 15 November 2021
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 16 November 2021
Resolution: Received RO documentation attesting to the update of SMS to ensure seafarers have proper documentation.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Endorsement by flagstate
Issued 15 November 2021
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 16 November 2021
Resolution: [withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 15 November 2021
Resolved
Before a ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Upon examination of the #4 life boat, the external shaft log had excessive vibration which caused the propeller blades to make contact with the rudder assembly housing and guard.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 16 November 2021
Resolution: Life boat's #3 and #4 were removed from the PSSC by RO and USCG's COC allowed passenger count was lowered to 900 pax.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 15 November 2021
Resolved
All access openings in bulkheads at ends of enclosed superstructures shall be fitted with doors of steel and secured with gaskets so as to make them weather tight. The A/C space door and ventilation dampers, and battery room door were missing gaskets.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 16 November 2021
Resolution: Gaskets were installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 15 November 2021
Resolved
Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. The Ro-Ro cargo deck drencher fire-fighting system had a total of two (02) nozzles that were clogged in cargo deck 3, zone 8, and one nozzle in Zone 10 that cannot be secured due to lack of thread in the pipe.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 November 2021
Resolved 28 November 2021
Resolution: Ro-ro Drencher system teseted with good results. Clogged Nozzles freed in Zone 8 and Zone 10 repaired as necessary.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 15 November 2021
Resolved
Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. The manual pulleys to open and close the Ro-Ro cargo spaces' natural ventilation were damaged and could not be operated. Ventilation covers are in the closed position.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 November 2021
Resolved 28 November 2021
Resolution: Manual pulleys and gear have been removed. As per RINA plan Approval Class Memo 31.1.B natural ventilation covers have to be kept permanetly closed and now welded in closed position.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 9 August 2021
Resolved
Maintenance, testing, and inspections on fixed fire-extinguishing systems shall be carried out based on the guidelines developed by the organization in a manner having due regard to ensuring its reliability. PSCOs observed 5 missing drencher system nozzles covering the ro-ro cargo area. The nozzles were missing in the following zones: Two missing nozzles on Deck 3, Zone 9 and three missing nozzles on Deck 4, Zone 7.
74 SOLAS (20) II-2/14.2.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 9 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel crew replaced all five missing nozzles.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 9 August 2021
Resolved
The construction of all doors and door frames in "A" class divisions with the means of securing them when closed, shall provide resistance to fire as well as to the passage of smoke and flame, as far as practicable, equivalent to that of the bulkheads in which the doors are situated. PSCOs observed Deck 8, Door M-805, and Deck 7, Tropical Bar door to pantry with their lock sets removed leaving openings through the doors permitting a passage for smoke and flame.
74 SOLAS (97) II-2/30
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 9 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel crew plated voids around lock sets on doors not permitting the passage of smoke and flame.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 9 August 2021
Resolved
Operational readiness, maintenance, and inspections shall be carried out in a manner having due regard to ensuring reliability of such appliances. PSCOs observed outer later of fuel hose between fuel tank and filter was dry rotted.
74 SOLAS (20) III/20
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 9 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel crew replaced damged fuel hose section.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 9 August 2021
Resolved
The hull, superstructures, structural bulkheads, decks, and deckhouses shall be constructed of steel or other equivalent material. Applicable fire exposure shall be in accordance to the integrity and insulation standards given in the tables of regulation 26. PSCOs observed two sections of 1 by 1 meter missing A-60 fire protection insulation in the overhead of the machinery space (Category 12) and engine control room (Category 1).
74 SOLAS (97) II-2/23.1
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 9 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel crew replaced the two missing sections of A-60 fire protection insulation in the overhead of the machinery space.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 9 August 2021
Resolved
Inspection of life-saving appliances, including lifeboat equipment, shall be carried out monthly using the checklist required by regulation 36.1 to ensure that they are complete and in good order. PSCOs observed the number 4 lifeboat davit arm second sheave from the end squeaking due to lack of lubricant. During servicing on 07AUG2021 crew member assigned monthly servicing failed to report damaged grease fitting and was unable to grease sheave (Form CH 10/ 307).
74 SOLAS (20) III/20.3.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 9 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel crew replaced damaged grease fitting and was able to properly lubricate the sheave.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 9 August 2021
Resolved
The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: structural fire protection, including fire- resisting divisions, and protection of operning and penetrations in these divisions. The PSCO fund the following A-60 fire doors blocked open; Deck 7, Door I-715 self closing device disconnected; Tropical Bar door to pantry blocked open by drainage cover, Deck 8, Door M-808 blocked open by dead bolt.
74 SOLAS (20) II-2/14.2.1.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 9 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel crew reattached closing device and properly replaced the drainage cover allowing both doors to close as per design.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 5 May 2021
Resolved
The maintenance plan shall include the emergency shutdown for fuel supply. The PSCO found during testing of the emergency generator quick closing valve that the stud holding one side of the closing mechanism was loose causing the excessive movement when the pull cable was pulled. The stud was tightened by the Chief Engineer and the valve was retested satisfactory. Upon further investigation, found that the quick closing valve was not included in the ship's maintenance plan.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2021
Resolved 1 June 2021
Resolution: Documentation provided by vessel representative showing maintenance plan updates and list of quick closing valves.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 5 May 2021
Resolved
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. The port side #4 lifeboat had a gap of at least 3 feet between the lifeboat and the embarkation station creating a safety hazard for the embarkation of the lifeboat.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 May 2021
Resolved 5 May 2021
Resolution: Corrected while on board.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 5 May 2021
Resolved
Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all ife-saving appliances sahll be in working order and ready for immediate use. The port and starboard rescue boats were inoperable/not operating properly.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 May 2021
Resolved 5 May 2021
Resolution: Rectified while on board.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 5 May 2021
Resolved
Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. 03 drenchers were not working properly.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 May 2021
Resolved 5 May 2021
Resolution: Rectified while on board.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 6 November 2020
Resolved
The purpose of this chapter is to require the fullest practical degree of fire protection and extinction of any fire in the space of origin. 06 drencher nozzles blocked and rendered inoperable. 74SOLAS(97) II-2 / 2.1.5
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 November 2020
Resolved 20 November 2020
Resolution: Received RINA class report and pictures attesting to the operability of the drencher nozzles.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 November 2020
Resolved
Lifebuoy self-igniting lights required by 7.1.3 must be provided with a source of energy capable of meeting the requiremenst of paragraph 2.2 for a period of at least 2 hours. A total of 03 self-igniting lights (Deck 7 port and starboard, deck 8 port) were found inoperable. 74SOLAS(97) III / 31.2.3
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 November 2020
Resolved 20 November 2020
Resolution: Received receipt and RINA class report attesting to the operability of self-igniting lights.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 6 November 2020
Resolved
Hydrostatic release untis shall be serviced at intervals not exceeding 12 months. Hydrostatic relerase unit of group of three liferafts located on the starboard side between lifeboats 1 and 3 was expired. 74SOLAS(97) III / 19.9.1
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 November 2020
Resolved 20 November 2020
Resolution: Received receipt and RINA class report attesting to the validity of new HRUs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 4 May 2020
Resolved
The purpose of this chapter is to require the fullest practical degree of fire protection and extinction of any fire in the space of origin. 06 drencher nozzles blocked and rendered inoperable. 74SOLAS(97) II-2 / 2.1.5
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2020
Resolved 26 May 2020
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the proper operation of affected drecher nozzles.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 3 February 2020
Resolved
Fire Fighting Systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. There were 08 drencher nozzles blocked during the inspection.
74 SOLAS (2014) II-2/REG 14.2.1.1.3
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 3 February 2020
Resolved 3 February 2020
Resolution: Deficiency rectified on the spot.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 3 February 2020
Resolved
The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: Means of escape systems and appliances. Found 06 emergency lights in the garage not functioning.
74 SOLAS (2014) II-2/REG 14.2.2.1.2
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 3 February 2020
Resolved 3 February 2020
Resolution: Deficiency was rectified on the spot.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 14 August 2019
Resolved
Maintenance, testing and inspections shall be carried out based on the Guidelines developed by the Organization and in a manner having due regard to ensuring the reliability of fire-fighting systems and appliances. The drench system in zones 2, 4, 7, 8 and 9 had multiple clogged nozzles.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 14 August 2019
Resolution: Maintenance performed on nozzles and proper operation visually conducted prior to end of exam.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 1 May 2019
Resolved
Any other machinery space shall be adequately ventilated appropriate for the purpose of that machinery space. Mainswitch room (Door I-617) has no means of ventilation suitable for that particular machinery space
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 May 2019
Resolved 14 August 2019
Resolution: PSCO attended vessel and found the deficiency to be rectified.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboat inventory
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
Every lifeboat shall have a food ration for every person it's certified to carry. There were numerous food rations throughout the lifeboats that had compromised vacuum seals. The vessel was found to have a total of 150 food rations to be replaced.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 15 March 2019
Resolution: Verified invoice.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Personal equipment for fire safety
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 15 March 2019
Resolution: Verified invoice.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
Foam fire-extinguishing systems; take samples from all foam concentrates carried on board and subject them to the periodical control tests in MSC.1/Circ.1312, for low expansion foam, or MSC/Circ.670 for high expansion foam. (Note: Except for non-alcohol resistant foam, the first test need not be conducted until 3 years after being supplied to the ship.) PSCO found the foam concentrate for the portable foam applicator in the engine room was manufactured in 4/2015 (4 years old); container had manufacturer's seal intact and had not been tested.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 14 March 2019
Resolution: Received Class corrective action report.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of passengers, crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. The power outlet in the hotel directors office was overloaded by 2 power strips. In addition, a U.S. plug was connected to a European adapter with exposed ground creating an electrical fire hazard.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 28 March 2019
Resolved 22 March 2019
Resolution: Hotel director power strips were removed and proper outlets were installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
Where on any ship constructional features such as rubbing bands would prevent the implementation of any of these provisions special arrangements shall be made to the satisfaction of the Administration to ensure that persons are able to embark and disembark safely. PSCO found port and starboard pilot ladder were held from the side of the ship by two rubbing bands that prevent steps from resting firmly against the ships side.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 April 2019
Resolved 10 April 2019
Resolution: The extrusion fender belt has been cut iwo pilot doors allowing a pilot ladder to be
firmly resting against the ship side.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
The plan shall show the directions of escape and shall be properly oriented in relation to its position on the ship. The Mimic [name withheld] indicates secondary escape routes are segmented lines; however there are no secondary escapes indicated on the plan throughout the ship
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 April 2019
Resolved 10 April 2019
Resolution: Secondary routes on mimic plans have been added as necessary.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
Ships of all types should be subdivided into spaces by thermal and structural divisions having regard to the fire risks of the space. The Prisoners Area on Deck 6, between frames 147-153 (Cat 7) have been converted to a Beauty Parlour (Cat 2) and the Beauty Parlour (Cat 8) at frame 147 is currently A-0; bulkhead required to be insulated to A-15. Space not be used until A-15 insulation is installed.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 22 March 2019
Resolved 22 March 2019
Resolution: The vessel representative sent a copy of the original plans showing it is an A-15 boundary, and the lead PSCO returned to the ship to verify the SFP.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
After a safety equipment certificate survey has been completed no change shall be made without the sanction of the Administration. Lifeboat #4 was missing a cleat used for marshalling life rafts.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 April 2019
Resolved 22 March 2019
Resolution: Verified new cleat installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
Atleast two lifelines shall be fitted to the davit spans. It was observed that one of the lifelines on lifeboat #4 was broken and operable.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 14 March 2019
Resolution: Crew fixed the lifeline.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
Fire extinguishing appliances shall be kept in good order and available for immediate use at all times. Fire extinguisher 2020 was found to have been discharged. It was replaced with a spare one on board.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 14 March 2019
Resolution: It was replaced with a spare one on board.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
Electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in normal manner. The Public Address System located on the bridge was observed to smoke when operated during the drills.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 14 March 2019
Resolution: The electrician fixed the PA System.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (working space ILO)
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
Stowage and care of cylinders. Cylinders must always be secured and when not in use, they must be stowed in a rack in an upright position, with the valve cap protection cap in place. Propane were found loose on the deck.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 14 March 2019
Resolution: The propane tank was removed from the space.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
The means of escape shall be marked by lighting or photoluminescent strips indicators. A missing section at the escape route at forward stair deck 7 was missing a section.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 14 March 2019
Resolution: Photoluminescent strip was added.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
Fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads and stairways enclosures shall be of the self-closing type. PSCO observed FSD 1801, M719 and I424 were not self-closing or were not displaying correctly on indicating panel.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 14 March 2019
Resolution: The crew fixed all doors and panel indicators.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
Fire protection systems and fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be maintained ready for use. The pull cord for the fire damper above the [name withheld] cabin was inaccessible.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 14 March 2019
Resolution: Damper actuation handle was moved to where it could be accessed.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 2 November 2018
Resolved
Objective evidence discovered during an expanded ISM exam revealed the following non-conformities. These discrepancies included with the other material deficiencies are evidence the crew/company are not meeting the SMS requirements. Recommend an external audit. 74 SOLAS 2014 IX/3.1 / ISM Code 1.3. See Form B for full details.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 5 November 2018
Resolution: A Flag surveyor performed an audit, the company performed an internal audit, and the DPA published a company-wide circular addressing findings.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 2 November 2018
Resolved
Ducts provided for ventilation to accommodation spaces shall not pass through ro-ro cargo spaces unless the ducts where they pass through a ro-ro space are constructed of steel in accordance with paragraphs 3.1.1. and 3.1.2. and are insulated to "A-60" standard within the ro-ro space. The insulation on the duct serving the escalators forward of fire door I412 and passing through the ro-ro cargo deck was damaged. The crew wrapped the duct for approximately 10 feet in material that was not "A-60" rated structural fire protection insulation. No nonconformity report was submitted, the crew already had spare "A-60" insulation onboard, and this condition compromised the A-60 fire class division as indicated on the Fire Control Plan. 74 SOLAS 1981 II-2/16.4.2.2.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 5 November 2018
Resolution: The crew installed A-60 insulation around the duct, provided the type-approval certificate, and Flag, Class, and Coast Guard all verified satisifaction with the installation/corrective action.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 2 November 2018
Resolved
Fire fighting appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. Two portable fire extinguishers were observed without a charge, one had been moved from its bracket and both still had a seal indicating they had not been used. The relevant SMS monthly checklist indicated no nonconformities on 08OCT18. The galley fixed fire-fighting system controls were blocked by a heavy wheeled cart. On Deck 3, multiple fire fighting appliances were found blocked by two cargo containers during stevedore loading. On Deck 4 in the forward starboard side bosun store, a fire extinguisher and fire hose station were blocked by a ladder and miscellaneous stores. 74 SOLAS 2014 II-2/14.2.1.2.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 5 November 2018
Resolution: All noted deficiencies were corrected to the satisfaction of Class and Coast Guard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 2 November 2018
Resolved
All openings shall be provided with permanently attached means of closing. An A-60 door (I419) was blocked open with a plastic bottle and would not self-close with the bottle removed. In addition, the double leaf fire door to the galley (810) would not self-close. This has been a consistent issue for past exams. 74 SOLAS 1981 II-2/30.1.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 5 November 2018
Resolution: All noted deficiencies were corrected to the satisfaction of Class and Coast Guard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 2 November 2018
Resolved
Hoses specified in this Chapter as "fire hoses" shall together with any necessary fittings and tools be kept ready for use in conspicuous positions near the water service hydrants or connexions. Additionally in interior locations in passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers fire hoses shall be connected to the hydrants at all times. Three fire hoses were found disconnected from hydrants: one in the ro-ro cargo deck (313) and two in the vicinity of the galley (616 and 805). 74 SOLAS 2014 II-2/4.7.1.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 5 November 2018
Resolution: Verified identified hoses were connected to the satisfaction of Class and Coast Guard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Drainage
Issued 2 November 2018
Resolved
On all ships, for closed ro-ro spaces where fixed passage water-spraying systems are fitted, means shall be provided to protect the blockage of drainage arrangements. Two drains were missing gratings to prevent blockage and more than six grates were covered by large drain plugs, reducing the drainage capacity under signage stating clearly: "DRAIN OPENING. DO NOT COVER OR OBSTRUCT." 74 SOLAS 2014 II-2/20.6.1.5.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 5 November 2018
Resolution: Verified all drainage arrangements were kept clear to the satisfaction of Class and Coast Guard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 2 November 2018
Resolved
The purpose of this regulation is to contain a fire in the space of origin. For this purpose, the ship shall be subdivided by thermal insulation and structural boundaries; thermal insulation of boundaries shall have due regard to the fire risk of the space and adjacent; and the fire integrity of the divisions shall be maintained at openings and penetrations. There was missing segments of the thermal insulation in a penetration through A-60 bulkhead boundaries, compromising the fire protection in the following areas: 1. new laundry located on Deck 4 with missing thermal insulation in several areas and with penetrations that are not sealed, 2. Bulkhead adjacent fire door, number 402, on Deck 4, and 3. in several locations throughout the ro-ro cargo space where insulation had been damaged by moving cargo or the crew storing combustibles in small void spaces under stairs/tapered recesses. 74 SOLAS 2014 II-2/9.1
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 5 November 2018
Resolution: Verified all missing insulation was restored and penetrations were sealed to the satisfaction of Class and Coast Guard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 2 November 2018
Resolved
Fire fighting systems shall be kept in good working order. The piping for fire hydrant 901 had a fiberglass soft patch on the exterior by the dog kennel and the pipe was found wasted and wet on the other side of the bulkhead. 74 SOLAS 2014 II-2/14.2.1.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 November 2018
Resolution: The hydrant piping was renewed with good material to the satisfaction of Class and Coast Guard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 2 November 2018
Resolved
Below the bulkhead deck two means of escape, at least one of which shall be independent of watertight doors, shall be provided from each watertight compartment or similarly restricted space or group of spaces. Two water coolers had been placed on the escape hatch – clearly marked to indicate what it was – from the engine room to Deck 4 near the stern ramp, obstructing one of the means of escape. 74 SOLAS 1981 II-2/28.1.1.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 November 2018
Resolution: The water coolers were removed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 November 2018
Resolved
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. There are two life jacket storage closets in Muster Station D with thumbscrew locks that may allow a crewmember to secure access. During the abandon ship drill, the assembled crew were asked who had the key to the closets and none had one. 74 SOLAS 2014 III/20.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 November 2018
Resolution: The locks were reversed.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Resources and personnel
Issued 2 November 2018
Resolved
Every crewmember with assigned emergency duties shall be familiar with these duties before the voyage begins. During the fire drill, on Deck 7, Main Vertical Zone 2, on the starboard side corridor, no crewmember checked cabins. On the port side corridor, one crewmember checked cabins by turning on lights and closing doors instead of the company policy to retrieve the toilet paper roll from the cabin water closet and place it on the door’s external handle. In addition, the stairway guide in the aft stairway, Deck 6, did not know the code for "fire" despite being onboard for three months. The Staff Captain witnessed this answer. 74 SOLAS 2014 III/19.2.1.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 November 2018
Resolution: Crew received refresher training to the satisfaction of Class and Coast Guard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboat inventory
Issued 2 November 2018
Resolved
All life boats shall be equipped with sufficient tools and spares to conduct minor adjustments to the engine and its accessories. The tools on each lifeboat was different, inconsistent, and missing tools and spares in accordance with the life boat engine manufacturer's manual. 74 SOLAS 1997 III/41.8.27.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 November 2018
Resolution: Tools and spares were supplied in accordance with the life boat's manufacturers manual.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 2 November 2018
Resolved
Survival craft and launching appliances shall be visually inspected to ensure that they are ready for use. The forward winch bowsing cable for the #1 Marine Evacuation System was worn (fish hooks over approximately 15cm) located at the first bend after the winch, last serviced 10OCT18 by a third party. 74 SOLAS 2014 III/20.6.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 November 2018
Resolution: The crew renewed the wire to the manufacturer's specifications to the satisfaction of Class and Coast Guard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 2 November 2018
Resolved
Where necessary, non-conducting mats or grating shall be provided at the front and rear of the switchboards. Non-conducting mats were missing in front of the electrical panel servicing the anchoring gear. 74 SOLAS 2004 II-1/45.2.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 November 2018
Resolution: The crew placed a non-conducting mat in front of the electrical panel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 2 November 2018
Resolved
Posters or signs shall be provided on or in the vicinity of survival craft. The operation instructions outside Marine Evacuation Systems 3 and 4 were posted in Greek. The working language of the ship in the official logbook is English and Spanish. 74 SOLAS 1997 III/9.2.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 November 2018
Resolution: The crew standardized the signs.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 2 November 2018
Resolved
Cables and wiring shall be installed and supported in such a manner as to avoid chafing or other damages. Two portable extensions cords run from a power strip at the forward bulkhead and routed through the overhead. 74 SOLAS 1981 II-1/45.5.5.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 November 2018
Resolution: The crew removed the two portable extension cords.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 2 November 2018
Resolved
Fire fighting systems shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. The drencher system was missing one nozzle in Zone 9. The last test of this system was conducted on 02OCT18. 74 SOLAS 2014 II-2/14.2.1.2.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 November 2018
Resolution: The crew installed a new drencher system nozzle head.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 2 November 2018
Resolved
Safe escape routes shall be provided and additional aids for escape shall be provided as necessary to ensure accessibility, clear marking, and adequate design for emergency situations. Desks and computers were installed in two designated store rooms to use as two makeshift offices (I426 and I405 storm rooms). There were no room-in-room alarms installed to alert crewmembers that there is a fire in the adjacent corridor. 74 SOLAS 2014 II-2/13.1
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 5 November 2018
Resolution: The offices were removed to the satisfaction of Class and Coast Guard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Marine Evacuation System
Issued 1 August 2018
Resolved
Survival craft operating instructions shall be provided at their vicinity and include the procedures of operation and deployment. The MES operating instructions on board the vessel were missing key steps necessary for its deployment such as the removal of safety pins
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 August 2018
Resolved 29 August 2018
Resolution: Cleared by Class Report dated 25 Aug 2018. MES operating instructions were posted on the container of the equipment. The instrucitons include all necessary steps to follow for deployment of MES with photos and descriptions.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboat inventory
Issued 1 August 2018
Resolved
Every lifeboat shall be fitted with appropriate food rations for every person it is fitted to accommodate. There are a total of 17 needed on board.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 August 2018
Resolved 1 August 2018
Resolution: The Staff Captain added 17 new food rations.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 1 August 2018
Resolved
Maintenance of lifesaving appliances shall be carried out on board. Lifeboat #2's forward sheave was making a squeaking sound when lowering the lifeboat and needed maintenance.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 August 2018
Resolved 29 August 2018
Resolution: Maintenance of shiaves port side lifeboat dacity, lifeboat #2 have been carried out. Attending surveyor witnessed launching of lifeboat #2 and all found satisfactory.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 1 August 2018
Resolved
At all times during the voyage all lifesaving appliances shall be ready for immediate use. During the abandon ship drill the vessel's fast rescue boat would not start.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 August 2018
Resolved 1 August 2018
Resolution: Kill switch repaired and the vessel was able to operate its fast rescue boat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 1 August 2018
Resolved
All fire extinguishers shall be of the approved type and design. Fire extinguishers on deck 6 #6026, 6015, extinguisher next to muster C life jacket stowage and deck 8 #8002 have brackets.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 August 2018
Resolved 29 August 2018
Resolution: Stowage of all fire extinguishers on deck 6 and 8 have been checked by undersigned surveyour and found satisfactory.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Certification, verification and control
Issued 1 August 2018
Resolved
Every crew member assigned as a party member on a MES shall participate on a full deployment of such system at intervals specified in SOLAS. Crew members assigned as part of the MES have not participated in full deployment exercises.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 August 2018
Resolved 10 October 2018
Resolution: Witnessed crew training and deployment of MES, starboard side.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 1 August 2018
Resolved
Ships shall exhibit Fire Control Plans for the guidance of the ship's officers of the location where fire fighting equipment is located. The ship's Fire Control Plan lists a total of 15 fire fighting suits with their breathing apparatus. The vessel only has 12 operational breathing apparatus sets out of the 15 required.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 August 2018
Resolved 29 August 2018
Resolution: All Fire Fighting Suits and breathing apparatus found i place according to Fire Fighting Pand stipulated locations. Three (3) new breathing apparatuses have been purchased and placed accordingly into Fire Fighting equipment lockers as per FF Plan.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 1 August 2018
Resolved
Furniture in stairway enclosures shall be fixed. On deck 7, portside staircase there was loose furniture that could block the escape route.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 August 2018
Resolved 1 August 2018
Resolution: The furniture was removed from the stairway and placed in lounge next to stairway.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency preparedness
Issued 1 August 2018
Resolved
The company should establish proved to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity to the Regulations. The ship's SMS does not have clear or prescriptive procedures to verify that fire fighting suits and its protective equipment in fire stations is complete. The examination team noticed breathing apparatuses that are missing 1 mask, there were 2 empty bottles and another had a defective regulation valve.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 August 2018
Resolved 29 August 2018
Resolution: Form for Weekly Schedule of checking BREATHING APPARATUS has been amended and with clear instruciton that operational inspection of breathing apparatus, mask aand regulaitng valve to be carried out.
12 - Dangerous Goods › N/A - No Subsystem › Special requirement
Issued 1 August 2018
Resolved
Cylinders used for containing hazardous ships stores that are compressed gases must be stowed and secured appropriately. Refrigerant cylinders were found to be stowed directly to the deck.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 August 2018
Resolved 1 August 2018
Resolution: The refrigerant was moved to ships stores.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 1 August 2018
Resolved
Ships shall comply with the minimum fire integrity for bulkheads and decks as prescribed in tables 26.1 - 26.4. Combustible materials were found to be stored within a Category 10 space. (Deck 9 Fan Room #1) and has A/C united 1 and 2.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 August 2018
Resolved 1 August 2018
Resolution: All combustible items removed from AC space and place in correct storage area.
Fire Fighting › Nozzles › Location
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
Code 0720-All nozzles shall be of an approved dual-purpose type (i.e. spray/jet type) incorporating a shutoff. A PSCO identified in fire station #307 the nozzle for the fire hose was missing. 74SOLAS(97)II-2/8.4.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: A spare nozzle was located and installed in fire station #307.
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Blocked
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
Code 0960-Escape routes shall not be obstructed by furniture and other obstructions. A PSCO found an escape route being obstructed by wood planks by door # I-418. 74SOLAS(97)II-2/28-1.3
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: The obstruction was removed and the escape route was clear.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ventilation Fire Dampers
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
Code 0745-After any survey of the ship under regulations 7, 8, 9 or 10 has been completed, no change shall be made in the structural arrangements covered by the survey, without satisfaction of the Administration. A PSCO found that the closing devices were missing on fire dampers #10, #11, #20 and #6. 74SOLAS(97) I/11(b).
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: All missing closing devices were re-installed back.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
Code 0750-The construction of all doors and door frames in "A" class divisions with the means of securing them when closed, shall be provide resistance to the fire as well as to the passage of smoke and flame. A PSCO found the following doors not lashing to close position: I-119, I-410, 407, 406, 708, M-711. 74SOLA(97)II-2/30.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: All doors were found to be closing properly after being adjusted.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Davit
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
Code 0630-Maintenance and inspection of life-saving appliances shall be carried out in a manner having due regard to ensure reliability of such appliances. The PSCO found #4 lifeboat davit winch making excessive noise when being lowered and the brake being applied. 74SOLAS(14)III/20.3.1.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: Recognzed organization issued a Short-Term Passenger Ship Safety Certificate reducing passenger count to 900 due to lifeboats #4 and #3 removed from service as required by flag state.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Davit
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
Code 0630-Maintenance and inspection of life-saving appliances shall be carried out in a manner having due regard to ensure reliability of such appliances. The Recognized Organization issued a Short-Term Passenger Ship Safety Certificate reducing passenger count to 900 to expire 20MAY2018 due to lifeboat #4 and #3 removed from service as required by Flag State. 74SOLAS(14)III/20.3.1. (16.a.c.)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 May 2018
Resolved 1 June 2018
Resolution: Received Servicing Report and Class Report attesting repairs were completed. Visited vessel witness satisfactory operational test of the #4 Lifeboat Davit.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Davit
Issued 1 November 2017
Resolved
All lifesaving appliances shall be in working order. PSCO found the following: 1. #4 lifeboat wheel was frozen on the forward davit arm bottom wheel. 2. #2 lifeboat the forward top shive on hte davit arm was excessively squeaking due to lack of lubrication. 0630, SOLAS (14)III/20.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2017
Resolved 1 November 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Mate
Issued 1 November 2017
Resolved
An administration may allow a seafarer to serve for a period not exceeding three months onboard a ships entitled to fly its flag while holding an appropriate and valid certificate as required by another party, but which has not yet been endorsed so as to render it appropriate for service onboard ships to fly the flag of the administration. PSCO found the Ship's Security Officer had been onboard for seven months without holding a STCW I/10 endorsement. 0220, STCW I/10.5
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 1 November 2017
Resolved 3 November 2017
Resolution: A new Ship Security Officer assumed the duties.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Doors
Issued 1 November 2017
Resolved
Doors required to be self closing shall not be fitted with holdbacks. Their were several Fire Screen Doors on deck #4 with door wedges holding the self-closing door open. 0710, SOLAS (97) II-2/47.2
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2017
Resolved 1 November 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 1 November 2017
Resolved
Escape routes shall not be obstructed by furniture and other obstruction. Several corridors were obstructed by garbage cans. 0960, SOLAS 97 II-2/28-1.1.3
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2017
Resolved 1 November 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Fire Alarm
Issued 1 November 2017
Resolved
Detectors and manually operated call points shall be grouped into sections. The activation of any detector or manually operated call pint shall initiate a visual and audible fire signal at the control panel and indicating unit. The PSCO found the call point missing in way of Fire Screen Door 618. 0730, SOLAS (97) II-2/12.1.4
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2017
Resolved 1 November 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Pressure Water-Spraying Fire Extinguishing System › Piping
Issued 1 November 2017
Resolved
Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order. Multiple penetrations in drencher piping was observed during the test of the systems in way of zone b on deck 4, between frames 33 and 45. 0725, SOLAS (14) II-2/14.2.1.2
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 November 2017
Resolved 16 November 2017
Resolution: Received class report and numerous pictures demonstrating how the identified section of piping was cropped, renewed, and pressure tested.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hydrants › Material
Issued 13 September 2017
Resolved
At all times while the ship is in service, the requirements of paragraph 1.1 shall be complied with. PSC found the following decripencies: (a) Hose box 603 - atching device broken. (b) Hose box 611 - Missing nozzle. (c) Hose box 609 - not fitted with a dual purpose nozzle.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 13 September 2017
Resolved 13 September 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials › Facings/Mouldings/Decorations/Veneers
Issued 13 September 2017
Resolved
Only public toilets, lifts, lockers of non-combustible materials providing storage for fafety equipments and open informatation may be located withing the stairway enclosure boundries. PSCO found an excessive amoint of combustible materials stored at the reception dest on deck #6. Storage shall be limited to combustible materials that can be consumed in a day. 0750, 16c.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 October 2017
Resolved 2 October 2017
Resolution: All items were move to a store room.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 13 September 2017
Resolved
The construction of all doors in "A" class divisions fitted with the means of securing tehem when closed. The latching device on aft door Deck #8, Beverage Store, was inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2017
Resolved 13 September 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 13 September 2017
Resolved
The construciton of all doors and door frames in "A" class devisions shall provide resistance to fire as well as the passage of smoke and flames. PSCO found that Fire Screen Door 805 was not closing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2017
Resolved 13 September 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Davit
Issued 13 September 2017
Resolved
Inspection of he life-saving equipment shall be carried out monthly using hte checklist required by regulation 36.1 to ensure that they are completed and in good order. PSCO found that the bottom forward wheel on he #4 lifeboat davit was not rotating.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 27 September 2017
Resolved 2 October 2017
Resolution: New bearing was installed by ships crew.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › International Load Line Certificate
Issued 1 May 2017
Resolved
The ILLC shall not be delivered to the ship until the officer or surveyor has certified that the marks are correctly and permanently indicated on the ship's sides. The side of the ship has a Summer Load Line and the certificate does not. ICLL 66/88, Annex I / Reg. 9, 50ac
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 May 2017
Resolved 12 May 2017
Resolution: Received pictures and class report addressing the deficiency.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 1 May 2017
Resolved
The master of a ship shall comply with the requirements of adopted ship reporting systems. There is no acknowledgement of the GMDSS test message. 74 SOLAS (14), Ch. V / Reg. 11.7, 16ac.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2017
Resolved 12 May 2017
Resolution: Received pictures and class report addressing the deficiency.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 1 May 2017
Resolved
A portable rechargeable battery operated lamp shall be provided unless supplementary emergency lighting, as required by subparagraph .1, is provided. The emergency supplemental lighting on Deck 5 starboard crew corridor is not working. 74 SOLAS (97), Ch. II-1 / Reg. 42-1.2, 16ac
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2017
Resolved 12 May 2017
Resolution: Received pictures and class report addressing the deficiency.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Windows/Translucent Panels
Issued 1 May 2017
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. There is a strong smell of diesel in Lifeboat 4 and a visible sheen in the bilge suggesting a fuel leak. In addition, rain water was observed dripping from compromised helm window seal contributing to approximately 30 gallons of water in the bilge. 74 SOLAS (14), Ch. 1 / 11(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2017
Resolved 12 May 2017
Resolution: Received pictures and class report addressing the deficiency.