SILVER ENDEAVOUR

Where the contents and use of a space are such that there is a doubt as to its classification for the purposes of this regulation, or where it is possible to assign two or more classifications to a space, it shall be treated as a space within the relevant category having the most stringent boundary requirements. PSCO observed bicycles, jackets and boots stored in passenger staircase. 74SOLAS20 II-2/9.2.2.3.2.2

Fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads, galley boundaries and stairway closures shall be self-closing and be capable of closing with an angle of inclination of up to 3.5 degrees opposing closure. PSCOs observed that self-closing fire door 03-3-005, 03-3-003, and 02-1-002 would not latch. 74SOLAS 20 II-2/9.4.1.1.5.1

The following functional requirements shall be met: escape routes shall be maintained in safe condition, clear of obstacles. PSCO observed the escape routes being obstructed by a cart in the engine room and a loaded pallet in a crew corridor. 74SOLAS 20 II-2/13.1.2

Escape doors from public spaces that are normally latched shall be fitted with a means of quick release...Decorative doors in front of the fire screen door leading out of the Otium spa rest area, marked as an emergency escape, found inoperable. SOLAS (20) II-2/13.3.2.6.2 16ac

Escape doors from public spaces that are normally latched shall be fitted with a means of quick release. Such means shall consist of a door-latching mechanism incorporating a device that releases the latch upon the application of a force in the direction of escape flow. PSCO found escape route leading from Otium spa rest area, and Otium spa corridor with thumb locks that did not release upon application of force in direction of escape. SOLAS (20) II-2/13.3.2.6.2 16ac

Spaces are classified according to their fire risk as shown in categories (1) to (14). PSCO observed more than daily use amounts of flammable liquids stored in a wood cabinet and under sink in the salon. SOLAS (20) II-2/9.2.2.3.2.2 16ac

...Partial bulkheads which separate adjacent cabin balconies shall be capable of being opened by the crew from each side for the purpose of fighting fires. Balcony doors on Deck 05 STBD FRS 150-170 are only capable of being opened from a position forward of the balconies.

Vessels which transit from Bimini, Bahamas, to Miami, Florida a voyage of less than 96 hours are required to submit a notice of arrival before departure, but at least 24 hours before arriving at the port. On October 25, 2021 at 0726 the CRYSTAL ENDEAVOR submitted an eNOA for entry into Port Miami at 0700 on October 25, 2021. 33CFR160.212(a)(4)(II)

Escape doors from public spaces that are normally latched shall be fitted with a means of quick release. Quick release mechanisms shall not be equipped with any locking device, set screw or other arrangment that prevents the relase of the hatch when pressure is applied to the releasing device. Escape doors located in public space "library" on deck 9 and is equipped with set screw locking devices. SOLAS20 II-2/13.3.2.6.2 16ac

Doors in escape routes shall, in general, open in-way of the direction of the escape. Two doors situated in the escape route from the cigar room do not open in the direction of escape. SOLAS20 II-2/13.3.1.5 ac

For determinging the appropriate fire integrity standards to be applied to boundaries between adjacent spaces, such spaces are classified according to their fire risk as shown in categories (1) to (14). 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, or where it is possible to assign two or more classifications to a space, it shall be treated as a space within the ther relevant category having the most stringent boundary requirements. The space located behind the lining is being utilized for the stowage of areosols, flammable liguids, and combustilbe materials. This space categorization of this space does not provide the fire detection or suppression necessary for the stowage of these items. SOLAS20 II-2/9.2.2.3.2.2 40ac

A Class divisions are those divisions formed by bulkheads and decks which comply with the following criteria: they are construced as to be capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame to the end of the one hour standard fire test. Two fire doors located within A-60 boundaries were found to have openings and penetrations; the A-60 fire door located at galley (deck 5, MVZ 2) had an open key-lock hole, and the A-60 fire door located at butler pantry (deck 6, MVZ 1) had a significant gap between the door and the door frame, thus not complying with the structural fire protection boundary requirements. SOLAS20 II-2/3.2.4 40ac

Escape routes shall be maintained in a safe condition, clear of obstacles. The escape route leading out from the AC space (deck 8, aft) is completely blocked, impeding the ability of personel to safely evacuate the space via that escape route. SOLAS20 II-2/13.1.2 40 ac

Doors and door frames in "B" class divisions and means of securing them shall provide a method of closure which shall have resistance to fire equivalent to that of the divisions. B-15 doors located in front of all electrical lockers onboard have open pentrations (open key-holes), unable to comply with B-15 boundary classification. SOLAS20 II-2/9.4.1.2.1 40ac