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11-11118-Each lifejacket shall be provided with a means of securing a lifejacket light. At least half of the vessel’s lifejackets had insufficient means for securing the lights to the lifejacket.74 SOLAS (14) 34 - LSA Code II/2.2.1.13

10-15109-Suitable instructions and component spares for testing and maintenance shall be provided. Detectors shall be periodically tested using equipment suitable for the types of fires to which the detector is designed to respond. Ship’s crew used an open flame from a lighter to test flame detector. Manufacturer’s instructions require use of a test lamp. No test lamp was available on board.-74SOLAS (14) II-2/7.2.2-FSS Code 9.2.5.2

09-07199The 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. The top of the thermal boiler heater is warped due to excessive heat.74 SOLAS (14) II-1/26.1

08-02105-Hydraulic power-operated steering gear shall be provided with the following: a fixed storage tank having sufficient capacity to recharge at least one power actuating system including the reservoir, where the main steering gear is required to be power-operated. The steering gear reserve hydraulic tank contained insufficient fluid to recharge the main system. 74 SOLAS (14) II-1/29.12.3

01-14104-Any ship of 10,000 gross tonnage and above shall be fitted with oil filtering equipment complying with paragraph 7 of this regulation. The electronic actuator for the OWS supply valve was broken causing the OWS system to be non-operational.MARPOL 1/14.2 (30ABC)

02-15109-The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in accordance with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations and with any additional requirements which may be established by the company. In meeting these requirements, the company should ensure that: any non-conformity is reported, with its possible causes, if known; and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken. The number 2 steering pump was unable to move the rudder more than 15 degrees to starboard under bridge control and the reserve hydraulic oil tank did not contain sufficient oil to recharge the steering system. The thermal fluid heater was observed warped due to excessive heat and diesel fuel was leaking onto the hot surface. Blanks were fitted into the potable water head tank piping, rendering the relief valves nonfunctional which created a risk of over pressurization and possible rupture. The emergency generator fuel tank contained insufficient fuel and the fuel cutoff valve was found in the closed position rendering it unable to function in an emergency. Operational-related deficiencies collectively provide objective evidence of a serious failure, or lack of effectiveness, of the implementation of the ISM Code. An external audit is recommended to be conducted within 30 days by the flag state or RO to determine whether the ship is operating in accordance with the ISM Code. Provide decision to USCG prior to departing port. 74SOLAS(14)IX/3.1 & ISM Code Part A 10(30ABC)

03-13199-Where main or auxiliary machinery including pressure vessels or any parts of such machinery are subject to internal pressure and may be subject to dangerous overpressure, means shall be provided where practicable to protect against such excessive pressure. PSCO observed blanked-off piping on hydro-pneumatic tank between pressure relief valve and holding tank not allowing excessive pressure to relieve. 74SOLAS(14)II-1/27.2 (17AC)

04-02105-Where the main steering gear comprises two or more identical power units, an auxiliary steering gear need not be fitted, provided that: in a cargo ship, the main steering gear is capable of operating the rudder as required by paragraph 3.2 while operating with all power units. PSCO observed control from the bridge was unable to move rudder beyond 15° starboard.74SOLAS(14)II-1/29.6.1.2 (17AC)

05-13199-The purpose of this regulation is to prevent the ignition of combustible materials or flammable liquids. For this purpose, the following shall be met: means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO observed a fuel leak from piping onto the hot surface of the boiler thermal fluid heater system. 74SOLAS(14)II-2/4.1.1 (17AC)

04-04114-The electrical power available shall be sufficient to supply all those services that are essential for safety in an emergency. PSCO observed the fuel oil tank for the emergency generator had an insufficient level of fuel.74SOLAS(14)II-1/43.2 (17AC)

07-04114-Each emergency generating set arranged to be automatically started shall be equipped with starting devices approved by the administration. The fuel shut off valve for the emergency generator was found in the closed position rendering the system unable to start automatically. 74SOLAS(14)II-1/44.2 (17AC)