SAGAMORE

For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, a minimum of two two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus for each fire party for fire-fighter's communication shall be carried on board. Those two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus shall be of an explosion-proof type or intrinsically safe. Ships constructed before 1 July 2014 shall comply with the requirements of this paragraph not later than the first survey after 1 July 2018. The fire-fighting team did not have explosion proof or intrinsically safe radios. Cite: SOLAS (2020) II-2/Reg 10.4

When the service of able seaman-limited or able seamen-special is authorized for only a part of the required number of able seamen on board a vessel, the combined percentage of those individuals so qualified may not be greater than 50% of the required number. While conducting a review of vessel’s manning, the unlicensed deck crew comprised the following: two AB-unlimited, two AB-limited, and two ordinary OS with RFPNW. Only two of the required 3 AB-unlimited positions were filled. Three AB-unlimiteds are required to complement the deck department crew. Cite: 46 USC 7312(e)

Electrical installations shall be such that electrical services essential for safety will be ensured under various emergency conditions. An emergency light at the abandon ship muster station had a discolored lens, reducing the ability to provide adequate luminosity. SOLAS (2009) II-1/ Reg 40.1.2.

An International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate shall be issued, after an initial or renewal survey in accordance with the provisions of regulation 6 of this Annex, to any oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above and any other ships of 400 gross tonnage and above which are engaged in voyages to ports or offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of other Parties to the present Convention. The IOPP Form B listed the wrong tank capacity for Drain Oil Tank – No. 10. The IOPP tank capacity listed 10.80 m3 but is actually 10.50 m3. MARPOL Annex I/Reg 7.1

The training manual, which may comprise several volumes, shall contain instructions and information, in easily understood terms illustrated wherever possible, on the life-saving appliances provided in the ship and on the best methods of survival. Any part of such information may be provided in the form of audio-visual aids in lieu of the manual. The following shall be explained in detail donning of lifejackets, immersion suits and anti-exposure suits, as appropriate. During the abandon ship drill, identified that crew was issued two types of lifejackets. The SOLAS training manual did not provide instructions on donning the different types of lifejackets. SOLAS (2009) III/Reg 35.3.1

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. Port side bridge wing life buoy was found with a fractured shell and no longer serviceable for use.

Posters or signs shall be provided on or in the vicinity of survival craft and their launching controls and shall illustrate the purpose of controls and the procedures for operating the appliance and give relevant instructions or warnings, be easily seen under emergency lighting conditions; and use symbols in accordance with the recommendations of the Organization. The liferaft launching procedures were not posted under emergency lighting. Cite: SOLAS (2020) III/Reg 9.2

Whenever a vessel is deprived of the service of a member of its complement, and the master or person in charge is unable to find appropriate credentialed personnel to man the vessel […] a report of sailing short must be filed with the OCMI having cognizance for inspection in the area in which the vessel is operating, or the OCMI within whose jurisdiction the voyage is completed. Vessel master made sailing short notification for the position of Oiler from Port Abu Qir, Egypt to Port Mersin, Turkey. Vessel has 30 days to fill position and provide documentation to our office's satisfaction. SOLAS Ch. IV Reg. 15

Reported sailing short 1 x Oiler on 20NOV23

TO ASSIST IN CASUALTY INVESTIGATIONS, SHIPS WHEN ENGAGED ON INTERNATIONAL VOYAGES SHALL BE FITTED WITH A VOYAGE DATA RECORDER(VDR); VESSE'S VDR PANEL IS SHOWING A FAULT.

MAIN AND EMERGENCY SWITCHBOARDS SAHLL BE PROVIDED WITH NON-CONDUCTING MATS AT THE FRONT AND REAR OF SWITCHBOARD; VESSEL'S EMERGENCY S/B WAS MISSING MAT.

Except as otherwise provided in this title, only a citizen of the United States may serve as master, chief engineer, radio officer, or officer in charge of a deck watch or engineering watch on a documented vessel. Except as otherwise provided in this section, on a documented vessel — each unlicensed seaman must be— (i) a citizen of the United States; (ii) an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence; (iii) a foreign national who is enrolled in the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Cite: 46 USC 8103(a)

The company should ensure that each ship is manned with qualified, certificated and medically-fit seafarers in accordance with national and international requirements. The ship sailed between Germany and Portugal with two foreign crew members (1 AB and 1 Motorman). The USCG does not recognize foreign licenses or credentials (certificates of competency) and does not issue flag state endorsements to foreign mariners [STCW I/2 and STCW Article VI(2)]. Based on the proposed crew list received 11May2023 the ship requested to sail with foreign crew members (3 ABs and 3 motorman). SOLAS (2014) IX/Reg 3.1 ISM Code Part A 6.2.1 705: 3 months. Due 12Aug2023

United States vessels which need to replace one or more persons while on a foreign voyage and outside the jurisdiction of the United States, in order to meet manning requirements, may use non-U.S. credentialed personnel without a TWIC, except for the positions of master and radio officer, until the vessel returns to a port at which in the most expeditious manner replacements who are citizens of the United States can be obtained. Vessel currently has 06 foreign nationals serving as ABs and Oilers. Rectify prior to departure. 46 CFR 15.720(a)

The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good working order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire : structural fire protection, including fire-resisting divisions, and protection of openings and penetrations in these divisions. Found fire door on starboard side, 5th deck, was not securing properly. SOLAS 74 (2020 Con. Ed.) II-2/14.2.1.1.1

The discharge containment required by, 33 CFR 155.310, and 155.320 of this chapter, as applicable, is in place and periodically drained to provide the required capacity; each drain and scupper is closed by the mechanical means required by 155.310. Found starboard fueling containment drain plugs inoperable. 33 CFR 156.120(n) & (o)

The discharge containment required by 33 CFR 155.310, and 155.320 of this chapter, as applicable, is in place and periodically drained to provide the required capacity; each drain and scupper is closed by the mechanical means required by 155.310. Found port side fueling containment missing drain plug. 33 CFR 156.120(n) & (o)

In the case of a lifeboat arranged for free-fall launching, at least once every three months during an abandon ship drill the crew shall board the lifeboat, properly secure themselves in their seats and commence launching procedures up to, but not including, the launch of the boat. The lifeboat shall then be either free-fall launched or lowered into the water...In both cases, the life boat shall there after be maneuvered in the water by the operating crew. Vessel could not provide documentation that the free-fall lifeboat had been launched and maneuvered in the water in the last three months. SOLAS 74 (2020 Con. Ed.) III/19.3.4.4

Containers, brackets, racks, and other similar stowage locations for life-saving equipment shall be marked with symbols IAW the recommendations of the Organization indicating the devices stowed in that location for that purpose. Found ring buoy on aft, port side, missing placard. SOLAS 74 (2020 Con. Ed.) III/20.10

All electrical equipment apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. Found disconnected grounding wire on port side anchor winch. SOLAS 74 (2004 Con. Ed.) II-1/45.1.3

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on-board. Emergency deck lighting on starboard side is inoperable. Attendance by Coast Guard and Class. 74 SOLAS(20) I/11(a)

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on-board. Nine fire hoses found to be in un-serviceable condition. Attendance by Coast Guard and Class. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11(a)

No vessel may be navigated unless it has in its service and on-board the crew compliment required by the COI. Vessel is short the third engineer as per the manning certificate.

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on-board. Sound powered phone on forecastle is inoperable. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11(a)

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on-board. Dead end cable discovered aft of cargo hold number 4 main deck on stbd side near engine room escape hatch. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11(a)

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on-board. Dog on overhead equipment loading hatch in steering gear room is missing. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11(a)

No person may conduct a transfer unless each drain and scupper is closed by mechanical means. Small discharge containment plugs missing on port bunkering station. Cleared on the spot. 33 CFR 156.120(o)

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on-board. STBD FWD immersion suit and PFD locker was found in un-servicable condition. Corrected on the spot. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11(a)

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, machinery, equipment and other items covered by the survey without the sanction of the administration. Vessel installed new RADAR and was unable to provide proof of appropriate plan review and installation oversight by USCG or DNVGL. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11(b)

Machinery space openings in position 1 or 2 shall be properly framed and efficiently enclosed by steel casings of ample strength. Vessel's engine room vent trunk access plates on the main deck found missing securing bolts due to them being sheared off. Vessel to open access plate to allow for proper inspection and demonstrate proper securing. 66 ILLC Annex 1/17

The company should ensure that each ship is appropriately manned in order to encompass all aspects of maintaining safe operations on board. Vessel found 50% of the crew required for reduced operating status in accordance with the vessel's published Safety Management System. 74 SOLAS (14Cons) IX/3.1, ISM Code Part A 6.2.2

The manning requirements for a particular vessel are determined by the OCMI after consideration of applicable laws, the regulations in this part, and all other factors involved such as: emergency situations, size and type of vessel, installed equipment... Vessel is currently in 'inactive' status but has not surrendered the COI. Owners and operators who wish to maintain their COI or international certificates, but enter into an “inactive” status with reduced manning on board, must request the manning reduction from the OCMI. The owner or operator should provide an attestation from the master that the VSP and the SMS can be adhered to with the proposed reduced manning. If this is not possible, the vessel will be required to surrender the associated certificates. 46 CFR 15.501

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. Discovered weeping located at the #3 SSDG fuel pump fitting. 74 SOLAS (2004 cons) II-1/26.1

Escape from machinery spaces of category A. Two sets of steel ladders, one of these shall be located within a protected enclosure from the lower part of the space with self-closing fire doors. Engine Room escape trunk door and machinery space door at common trunk entry did not have a completely closing self-latch. 74 SOLAS (2004 cons) II-2/13.4.2.1

The means for securing and maintaining weathertightness shall [...] ensure that the tightness can be maintained in any sea conditions. Lazarette emergency escape hatch dog needs tightening to ensure proper weathertightness. 66 ILLC Annex 1/16.4

Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. Main deck crew head contained dead end wires that shall be properly capped or removed. 74 SOLAS (2004 cons) II-1/40.1.3

The normal equipment of every lifeboat shall consist of a food ration [...] vacuum packed in a flexible packaging material. Several life boat food rations discovered with lost vacuum seals, as required. 74 SOLAS (14 Cons) III/31.1.1.1 & LSA Code 4.4.8.12 & 4.1.5.1.18

Vessels larger than 100GT must meet the requirements of the FCC Bridge to Bridge Act. Provide a valid bridge to bridge radio certificate.

999 Other (Safety General)Each Bunker Line and transfer pipe must be tested annualy and not leak under a staitic liquid pressure of at least 1.5 times the MAWP.