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For cargo tanks with MARVS exceeding 0.07 MPa gauge, connections shall be equipped with remotely controlled ESD valves. The remotely activated ESD valve on the #2 cargo tank liquid filling line failed to operate on the first attempt. Subsequent attempts resulted in slow operation. Audible and visual indications suggest internal binding. Repair the valve to the satisfaction of the attending USCG marine inspector prior to loading cargo into the #2 cargo tank. IGC Code 2016 Ed. / 5.5.2.2

For cargo tanks with MARVS exceeding 0.07 MPa gauge, connections shall be equipped with remotely controlled ESD valves. The remotely activated ESD valve on the #4 cargo tank liquid filling line failed to operate due to a faulty control board. Repair the valve to the satisfaction of the attending USCG marine inspector prior to loading cargo into the #4 cargo tank. IGC Code 2016 Ed. / 5.5.2.2

ESD valves in liquid piping systems shall close fully and smoothly within 30 seconds. The ship’s ESD valve on the lower starboard-side liquid manifold failed to fully close when tested. Repair the valve to ensure smooth, full closure within 30 seconds prior to conducting cargo operations through the lower starboard-side manifold.

Pressurized spaces must have ventilation designed and installed in accordance with recognized standards. The ventilation motor and fan assembly maintaining negative pressure in the subcooler room was inoperable. Repair the ventilation system to restore the required negative pressure to the satisfaction of the attending USCG marine inspector. IGC Code 2016 Ed. / 12.1.10

For cargo temperatures below –110°C, a water distribution system shall be fitted below the shore connections to provide a low-pressure water curtain protecting the hull steel and ship’s side structure. The ship’s water curtain system is not operating as intended below both port and starboard manifolds. Due to corrosion of the water curtain piping, the water spray pattern directs water over the side shell and does not provide complete coverage under the shore connections, which it is intended to protect. Repair the water-curtain piping to the satisfaction of the attending USCG marine inspector. IGC Code 2016 Ed. / 5.7.3

An airlock should only be permitted between a gas dangerous zone on the open weather deck and a gas safe space and consist of two steel doors substantially gas tight. The glass on both inner airlock doors in the CCR were found to be bubbled. New doors have been ordered. Replace to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 74 Solas (20) VII/13.1 IGC (16) 3.6 Code 50 c

Ships carrying flammable products shall be fitted with fixed dry chemical powder fire-extinguishing systems, approved by the Administration based on guidelines developed by the Organization. Both fixed dry chemical powder extinguisher on the tank top deck had corroded valves stuck in the open position preventing closure to save agent for re-flash. New valves have been ordered, 2 additional 50lbs and 300lbs portable units have been added to the vessel as back ups until new valves arrive. Additional units are required on board until the repair. 74 Solas (20) VII/13.1 IGC (16) 11.4.1 Code 50c

On ships carrying flammable products, a water-spray system for cooling, fire prevention, and crew protection shall be installed to cover exposed cargo tank domes and any part of cargo tank covers that may be exposed to heat from fires. Numerous sections of the deck water spray piping were found holed and have been temporary repaired. Vessel is permitted to proceed with temporary repairs until next dry dock at which time, renew piping. Gauging of piping must be conducted to ensure further wastage is not present. Any failure of the temporary repairs must be reported to the nearest OCMI. 74 Solas (20) VII/13.1 IGC (16) 11.3.1.1 Code 705 c at dry dock Dec. 2025

All ships, irrespective of size, carrying products which are subject to this code should comply with the regulations II-2/4 and II-2/7 of Solas. Three (3) weeping leaks were found on the portside fire main. Leaks on welds in the airlock, main deck. An additional weeping leak was found on the portside fire main on the exterior main deck. Holes were temporary repaired with welded pipe patches on the fire main. Vessel is permitted to proceed with temporary repairs until next dry dock at which time, renew piping. Gauging of piping must be conducted to ensure further wastage is not present. Any failure of the temporary repairs must be reported to the nearest OCMI. 74 Solas (20) VII/ 13.1 IGC (16) 11.2.1 Code 705 c at next dry dock Dec. 2025

Objective evidence indicates that the technical or operational-related deficiencies found below indicate a serious failure, or lack of effectiveness, of the vessel’s SMS. An external SMS audit carried out by the RO must be completed prior to release of this detention. Vessel was built to the IGC Code (2016) IAW a Design Basis Agreement. 74 SOLAS (20) IX/3 ISM Code 4.7.1

Where electrical equipment is installed in hazardous areas it shall be maintained in accordance with standards not inferior to those acceptable by the Organization. An Ex rated component (solenoid valve) in a hazardous location on one of the portside tank tops was found cracked. Additionally, it was missing screws, compromising the integrity of the component, and the crew had covered it with electrical tape. On CT2’s cargo tank top, an electrical wire connected to the insulation spray return control on was found cracked. A bonding wire was also completely severed. Wire holds were found completely wasted on CT1 and CT2, leaving electrical wires unsecured. Repair required to be completed by a qualified electrician to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 74 SOLAS (20) VII/13.1 IGC (2016) 10.2.4.

On ships carrying flammable products, a water-spray system for cooling, fire prevention, and crew protection shall be installed to cover exposed cargo tank domes and any part of cargo tank covers that may be exposed to heat from fires. At least seven (7) water spray nozzles were found clogged upon testing the cargo water spray system. Additionally, the water spray system was found holed in at least five (5) locations. Demonstrate water spray nozzles have been cleared of debris and are fully functional. Submit a repair proposal for the numerous holes in the water spray system to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 74 SOLAS (20) VII/13.1 IGC (2016) 11.3.1.1 - 30

Gas detection equipment shall be designed, installed, and tested IAW recognized standards. Duct tape was found to be covering the suction side of a gas detection device at the entrance to the machinery space on the portside, potentially rendering it ineffective. Remove duct tape. 74 SOLAS (20) VII/13.1 IGC (2016) 13.6.3

Each cargo tank shall be fitted with a high liquid level alarm giving an audible and visual warning when activated. Upon attempting to test the cargo tank high level alarms several times from the cargo tank tops, it was found that the crew had previously overridden the alarms, rendering the alarms incapable of sounding until the C/E could investigate the issue and reverse the override. 74 SOLAS (20) VII/13.1 IGC (2016) 13.3.1

Ships carrying flammable products shall be fitted with fixed dry chemical powder fire-extinguishing systems, approved by the Administration based on guidelines developed by the Organization. Both fixed dry chemical powder extinguisher on the tanktop deck had corroded valves stuck in the open position. Additionally, the forward dry chemical powder hose was wrapped too tightly, creating a kink in the hose and potentially damaging it to the point where it may not effectively discharge. Both units will need to be serviced and repaired to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 74 SOLAS (20) VII/13.1 IGC (2016) 11.4.1

A self-closing A class fire door on the portside main-deck airlock leading into the machinery space would not close. Repair to the satisfaction of attending MI. 74 SOLAS (20) VII/13.1 ICG (2016) 3.6

Electrical installations shall be such to minimize the risk of fire and explosion from flammable products. A spray bottle, bug spray, duct tape, a water bottle, and a sorbent pad were found in a gas-tight temperature and pressure monitoring device where only intrinsically safe equipment was permitted near the upper portside manifold. The sorbent pad was hanging between the gastight seal, potentially rendering it ineffective. Remove items to satisfaction of attending MI. 74 SOLAS (20) VII/13.1 IGC (2016) 10.2.1

Three (3) weeping leaks were found on the portside fire main on welds in the airlock on the main deck. An additional weeping leak was found on the portside fire main on the exterior main deck. Submit a repair proposal to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 74 SOLAS (20) VII/13.1 IGC (2016) 11.2.1

Enclosed spaces meeting the criteria shall be provided with a fixed fire fighting system complying with the FSS Code. A leak from a ventilation duct was found to be dripping onto CO2 bottles in the mid-CO2 room, creating corrosion on the CO2 bottles and the associated piping and their connections. Repair leak to satisfaction of attending MI. 74 SOLAS (20) VII/13.1 IGC (2016) 11.5.1

Access spaces b/w hazardous areas shall be provided by means of an airlock. The glass on fire/airlock doors in the CCR was found to be delaminating on both the port and stbd entry/exit doors in the CCR. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 74 SOLAS (20) VII/13.1 IGC (2016) 3.6

The material design and workmanship of main and auxiliary machinery must be equivalent to the standards established by ABS. A coolant leak was found on the exhaust side of one of the generator’s turbos in the machinery space. Reapir to the satisfaction of attending MI. 46 CFR 58.05-01

Electric installations on vessels must ensure system integrity through compliance with applicable requirements. Exterior protection on wires installed in hazardous locations was found compromised. Cargo Tank 1 had a chaffed wire tagged C1631B1001JB02 leading to intrinsically safe box. Cargo tank 3 on wire to ESD shutoff valve was chaffed in two locations. Provide satisfactory temp repairs immediately to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector and permanent repairs as discussed (junction box that meets equivalent level of safety as rated wire). 46CFR154.1010, IEEE, DBA 35 page 649

Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems shall be installed and maintained in good condition. There is a leaking fan in CO2 room dripping onto and deteriorating flex loop on CO2 bottle. 46 CFR 34.15-1

The enclosure for each motor controller or motor controller center must be appropriate for the location where it is installed. The cables leading to the umbilical box from tug allows for water ingress and are not adequately supported. 46CFR111.70-3

In spaces where a limited supply of flammable liquids or gases is necessary for the practical utility of the space, it may be permissible to install an approved flammable liquid cabinet to stow small quantities of items for daily use. The flammable storage locker in the forward store room was found with diesel samples outside of the locker. Ensure no flammable liquids are stored outside of designated flammable storage areas. 74 SOLAS 20/ II-2 4.1

All portable fire extinguishers on board a tank vessel shall be of an approved type. The port and starboard brackets for portable fire extinguishers near the manifolds were wasted and in need of repair/replacement. 46 CFR 34.05-10 NFPA 1

The design and arrangement of machinery shall meet the standards established by ABS. Water is dripping on Gen 3 from the overhead ventilation supply duct. 46 CFR 58.05-1

Fixed dry chemical powder firefighting systems shall be tested and maintained IAW MSC Circ 1432. No evidence of annual/two year maintenance could be provided for dry chemical agent on board. Provide satisfactory evidence of proper maintenance, testing and inspection of dry chemical powder to include two-year moisture content analysis and annual agent agitation IAW MSC Circ 1432. 74 SOLAS 20/II-2 14.2.2.1 and MSC.1/Circ 1432

Oxygen deficiency monitoring shall be installed in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces containing equipment that may cause oxygen-deficient environment such as nitrogen generators, inert gas generators or nitrogen cycle refrigerant systems. The Oxygen sensor in the sub-cooler room is not working properly. Until repairs have been affected to oxygen sensor a buddy system shall be implemented on the vessel when entering the space.

Every ship shall be provided with al least two sets of portable gas detection equipment that meet the requirement of 13.6.3 or an acceptable national or international standard. Only one portable gas detector was operational.

The material, design, construction, workmanship, and arrangement of main propulsion machinery and each auxiliary must be at least equivalent to the standards established by ABS. Various flexible fuel hoses on Diesel Generators #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 are cracked, and # 5 has a jacket water leak.

Each generator must have an over speed device and must shot down automatically upon loss of lubricating pressure. Crew could not demonstrate over speed or loss of lubricating pressure safeties.

Each generator arranged for parallel operation must have reverse power or reverse-current trips. Crew could not demonstrate reverse power relay testing or load shedding.

The water spray system shall be arranged with in-line filters to prevent blockage of pies and nozzles. In addition, means hall be provided to back-flush the system with fresh water. Demonstrate back-flush with fresh water arrangement.

Where artificial ventilation is applied to spaces which are not separated by gaslight boundaries it shall be such that the hazardous enclosed spaces are maintained with under pressure in relation sot he less hazardous spaces, and non-hazardous enclosed spaces are maintained in over-pressure in relation to the adjacent hazardous spaces. Demonstrate proper ventilation in the sub-cooler room.

To discharge ballast water in to the water of the United States, the master of a vessel subject to this subpart must ensure that the ballast water meets ballast water discharge standards. Ballast water pumps are not working appropriately.

Electrical installations on vessels must ensure the the protection of passengers, crew , or other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. There were knock-out plates missing from the bottom of motor controllers.

Each transfer hose has no unrepaired loose covers, kinks, bulges, soft spots, or any other defect which would permit the discharge of oil or hazardous material. Additionally, the connections at the bunkering station should be of a dry-disconnect type equipped with additional safety dry break-away coupling/self-sealing quick release. The emergency release coupling (ERC) on the transfer hose was leaking LNG. Vessel is restricted from conducting bunkering operations without a working ERC and until such time a technical report is provided to the Coast Guard detailing cause of failure and attestation that the ERC is fully operational and free of defects. - 33 CFR 156.120(i)/CG-OES Policy Letter No. 01-15

The inspection shall be such as to insure that the arrangements, material, and scantlings of the structure, boilers and other pressure vessels and their appurtenances, piping, main and auxiliary machinery, electrical installations, lifesaving appliances, fire-detecting and extinguishing equipment, pilot boarding equipment and other equipment fully comply with the applicable regulations for such vessel and are in accordance with approved plans. Current approved electrical plans do not show actual arrangement in CCR; UPS batteries have been removed, vessel to submit updated plans to MSC for approval.

In ships carrying flammable products, electrical equipment which is not of the certified safe type in spaces protected by airlocks should be de-energized upon loss of overpressure in the space. Upon loss of differential pressure in the airlock for CCR not all equipment was de-energized, the KLAW system computer/monitoring system did not shut off.

Barges subject to 46 CFR subchapters D or O must meet the regulations found in 33 CFR 104. Thus, the vessel must meet those security regulations and have a approved security plan.

Electrical equipment in airlock protected space that is not of the certified safe type is required to be de-energized in case of loss of airlock. Your fire detection panel includes a battery and has been modified outside the scope of approval. Provide a certified safe type panel or acceptable arrangement to be approved by MSC within 60 days. IGC 3.6.4

High liquid level alarm must give an audible and visual warning. Repair or replace visual high level light prior to cargo ops. IGC 13.3.1

Complete outstanding gas trial procedure for vaporizer commissioning, prior to COI issuance.

Prove operation of tug and barge interface through umbilical, prior to COI issuance.

Barge has 60 days to resolve the outstanding requirements identified in ABS letter dated, 14NOV2020, MSC letter E2-2003789 dated, 04DEC2020 and MSC letter E2-2004038 dated, 31DEC2020.