GREEN OCEAN

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. PSCO observed ship had excessive oil in main engine, throughout engine spaces, and bilges. SOLAS 74/78 (CONS 2020) I/11, 30bc

The Safety Management system should include procedures ensuring that non-conformities, accidents and hazardous situations are reported to the company. PSCO observed the general service pump excessively leaking of water, giving significant risk of flooding. The crew identified the leaking pump on May 28, 2022, but could not provide records of company or class notifications upon request. SOLAS 74/78 (CONS 2020) IX/3.1, ISM CODE 9.l, 30bc

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. PSCO observed the port and starboard lifeboats were both ratchet strapped to the vessel’s railings, davit hooks had fall preventer devices connected, and the remote control wires were found outside of the lifeboats preventing remote release of lifeboats in an event of emergency. SOLAS 74/78 (CONS 2020) III/20.2, 30bc

Each lifeboat shall be provided with an appliance which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat. PSCO observed during the lowering of the port lifeboat, the lifeboat davit winch motor brake failed to stop the lifeboat from lowering. SOLAS 74/78 (CONS 2020) III/16.3, 30bc

In a ship engaged regularly in voyage of short duration, the Administration if satisfied that an adequate standard of safety would be attained may accept a lesser period than the 18 h period specified in para. 2.2 to 2.5 but not less than 12 h. PSCO observed the vessel’s emergency source of electrical power is a generator that has only one means of starting and with 100 liters of fuel oil (approximately 26 gallons). The vessel’s last port of call was Naha, Okinawa, Japan a voyage that is over 1,200 nautical miles (over 1400 miles) and that of which exceeds the definition of Short International Voyage of not more 200 miles. Furthermore, neither the distance between the last port of call in the country in which the voyage begins and the final port of destination nor the return voyage shall exceed 600 miles. SOLAS 74/78 (CONS 2001) II-1/43.2, 17bc

Stairways which penetrate only a single deck shall be protected at least at one level by at least "B-0" Class divisions and self closing doors. PSCO observed accommodation doors as well as all engine room emergency escape doors identified to be warped not allowing for proper closure. SOLAS 74/78 (CONS 2001) II-2/46.1, 17bc

Doors required to be self-closing shall not be fitted with hold-back hooks. PSCO observed all Class A-self closing doors in the main vertical zone were found wedge open with unapproved devices. SOLAS 74/78 (CONS 2001) II-2/47.2, 17bc

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. PSCOs observed all three (03) bilge high level alarms were disconnected and removed from the appliances. SOLAS 74/78 (CONS 2020) I/11(a), 17bc

All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. Several electrical wires were found to be exposed in the engine room. SOLAS 74/78 (CONS 2001) II-1/45.1.3, 17bc

Cargo ship shall carry not less than the number of lifebuoys complying with the requirements of regulation 7.1 and section 2.1 of the Code. PSCO observed the quick release lifebuoys that are on the navigation bridge, did not weigh the required 4 kg as required when attached to the light and smoke appliances. SOLAS 74/78 (CONS 2020) III/32.1.1, 17bc

The machinery and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for service for which they are intended. It was reported that the main engine were not fully operational. Prove proper operation of the main engine. SOLAS 74/78 (CONS 2004) II-1/26.1, 17bc

The company and the ship shall comply with the requirements of the international safety management code. Due to the above objective evidence, the captain of the port questions the adequacy of the implementation of the vessel's safety management system under the international safety management code involving the machinery operations, maintenance, and the procedures for reporting/notification to the responsible parties. The U.S. Coast guard requires an external audit to be conducted by the administration before the ship may be released from detention to determine whether the ship is properly operating in accordance with ISM. The external audit is required based on the following objective evidence found during the examination: crew's failure to follow maintenance procedures in accordance with safety management system, a lack of knowledge on reporting requirements for machinery equipment system malfunctions, and crew's lack of training and familiarization with ships safety management system. SOLAS 74/78 (CONS 2004)IX, ISM Code 6.4/9.1/10.1, 17bc

The Oil Record Book Part I shall be completed on each occasion, on a tank-to-tank basis if appropriate whenever any of the following machinery space operations take place in the ship: collection and disposal of oil residues (sludge), discharge overboard or disposal otherwise of bilge water which has accumulated in machinery spaces. PSCO observed the Oil Record Book was improperly completed since May 2022 and were missing codes C/11.4 during the recording of oil residue (sludge). MARPOL 2017 Annex I Reg.17, 50bc

Vessel operating in the U.S. must follow the practice of removing fouling organisms from the vessels hull, piping, and tanks and dispose of any removal substances. PSCO observed excessive marine growth along the STBD side of the hull. 33CFR151.2050(f), 40bc

In addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in the present regulations, ships shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of a classification society which is recognized by the Administration in accordance with the provisions of regulations XI/1. PSCO observed the following: wasted stern mooring winch brake pads, wasted mooring brakes, fire main pipe valve handle in way of port accommodation entrance wasted and torn off and weather tight door in way of the 02 deck at the stern cannot be closed and has a padlock. SOLAS 74/78 (CONS 2004) II-1/3-1, 40bc