VEGA FYNEN

Objective evidence discovered during the expanded ISM exam revealed the following major non-conformities; the vessel failed to fully implement the requirements of the ISM code through their SMS procedures as evidence by following identified deficiencies: 1-4. These non-conformities, taken with the remaining deficiencies discovered during the exam are evidence that the company is not meeting the SMS requirements. An external audit is recommended. 74 SOLAS (14) IX/3.1 30bc

A main source of electrical power of sufficient capacity to supply all those services mentioned in regulation 40.1.1 shall be provided. This main source of electrical power shall consist of at least two generating sets. Two of the three main generators on the vessel are non-operational. The number one generator has been broken since 11JAN2020 and the number two generator has been broken since 03JUN2019. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1 /REG 41.1.1 30bc

Provided that suitable measures are taken for safe guarding independent emergency operation under all circumstances, the emergency generator may be used, exceptionally, and for short periods, to supply non-emergency circuits. The vessel has been using their emergency generator as their main power source due to two of the three generators being broken as of 03JUN2019 and 11JUN2020. 74S OLAS (04) II-1 /REG 43.1.4 30bc

Each of the required fire pumps… shall in any event be capable of delivering at least the two required jets of water. Each of the vessels required fire pumps are not able to deliver the required two jets of water due to malfunctioning impellers. Vessel has to run both pumps simultaneously to supply enough pressure. Additionally the fire main on deck has an approximately 1 inch crack leading to an additional loss of pressure. 74 SOLAS (14) II-2/ 10.2.2.4.2 30bc

Any ship of 400 gross tonnage and above… Shall be fitted with oil filtering equipment. Vessel’s oily water separator has not been used since 17JUL2019 due to a bad seal and pump and on 29DEC2019 vessel reported the oil monitoring device was also malfunctioning. Vessel has replaced the seal and pump and is waiting for the OMD to be replaced. MARPOL Annex I REG 14.1 30bc

A Ship when in a port of another contracting government is subject to control by officers duly authorized by such government concerning operational requirements in respect of the safety of ships, when there are clear grounds for believing that the master or crew are not familiar with essential shipboard procedures relating to the safety of ships. The first attempted fire drill in the ship's laundry was unsatisfactory. the two fire fighters did not have torches or two way radios. when power was secured, they were unable to fight the fire or call for assistance. After the drill, the radios were discovered in the cargo office, not on charger and without head sets. All equipment was found in a store room. crew was trained and conducted a satisfactory second drill in Tally room. 74 SOLAS (14) XI-1/4.1

The company should ensure that all personnel involved in the company's SMS have an adequate understanding of the relevant rules, regulations, codes, and guidelines [6.4]. Additionally 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 [10.1]. In meeting these requirements, the company should ensure that inspections are held at appropriate intervals [10.2.1], any non-conformity is reported with its possible cause if known [10.2.2], appropriate corrective action is taken. IAW the vessel's SMS Form W01 (Maintenance Safety Equipment), all fire doors are to be inspected monthly. As delineated in the proceeding deficiencies the company failed to ensure that the crew had an adequate understanding of gangway watch duties, how to perform an operational test of the OWS, how to secure the E-generator fuel source, where the fire control plans were located, and the significance of fire boundary integrity. Additionally the Chief Mate admitted to PSCO that monthly inspections were not being conducted on the fire boundary doors, despite the monthly inspection requirement IAW the ship's SMS. External safety management audit to be carried out by the Administration before the vessel may be released from detention. 74 SOLAS (14) IX/3.1 ISM Code 6.4,10.1, 10.2

Stairways shall be within enclosures formed of "A" Class divisions, with positive means of closure at all openings. The doors in the main stairway from poop deck to 5th deck do not close completely/secure, therefore compromising the integrity of the fire boundary. 74 SOLAS (14) II-2/9.2.2.5.1

Oil filtering equipment shall be such as will ensure that any oily mixture discharged into the sea after passing through the system has an oil content not exceeding 15 ppm. Vessel crew was not able to conduct an operational test of the oily water separator despite being given 2hrs to do so. Furthermore, MEPC.107(49) identifies that "ship staff training should include familiarization in the operation and maintenance of the equipment. The crew's inability to test the function of the equipment is objective evidence of lack of proper training. MARPOL I/14.6