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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 Chief Engineer from United Arab Emirates through Kuwait to Bahrain. 46 CFR 15.725

Each person in the required complement of deck officers, including the Master, on inspected vessels of 300 GRT or over which are radar equipped, must hold an endorsement as Radar Observer. Second Mate missing radar endorsement on MMC. 46 CFR 15.815(a)

Each incinerator on a ship constructed on or after 1 January 2000 or incinerator that is installed on board a ship on or after 1 January 2000 shall meet the requirements contained in appendix IV to this Annex. IAPP Certificate does not list vessel incinerator. MARPOL Annex VI/Reg 16.6.1

Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. Smoke alarm fault on E/R Tween Deck; Zone 2 Smoke Alarm 23. SOLAS (2009) II-2/Reg 14.2.1.2

Fire-fighting systems and appliance shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. The fire hydrant located on the port side of shaft alley was leaking.

The maintenance program of § 62.50-20(h) must include a checkoff list to make sure that routine daily maintenance has been performed, fire and flooding hazards have been minimized, and plant status is suitable for unattended operation. Completion of this checkoff list must be logged before leaving the plant unattended. The Unattended checkoff list was not being logged when leaving the plant unattended. The watch schedule was not posted for the engineering officers. Over the next month, log completion of the unattended checklist prior to leaving the plant unattended. Post the watch (duty) schedule for the engineering officers. 46 CFR 62.50-30(j), 46 CFR 15.1111(f)

If a ship has any watch or work stations which are located remotely from the place or places where immersions suits are normally stowed…additional immersion suits of an appropriate size shall be provided at these locations for the number of persons normally on watch or working at those locations at any time. One of the assistant engineers required a jumbo-sized immersions suit. Only two universal suits were stowed in the Engine Control Room. The master submitted an risk assessment. SOLAS III/Reg 32.3.3

The training manual shall contain instructions and information on the life-saving appliances provided in the ship. The SOLAS training manual only list one type of life jacket, however, two types of life jackets are carried on board. SOLAS III/Reg 35.3

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.10.2In meeting these requirements the Company should ensure that: inspections are held at appropriate intervals. During the testing of the remote shut-off valves for the #2 Cylinder oil storage tank remote closing valve (LTVO10) did not close when tested. Upon lubrication, valve closed as required. The chief engineer reviewed the PMS system and identified that only the main and SSDGs remote fuel shut-offs have 3-month PMS. Evaluate and define appropriate maintenance interval update PMS system as appropriate. SOLAS IX/Reg3.1, ISM Code Part A. 10.2.1

Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of passengers, crew and ship from electoral hazards will be ensured. • Dead end wires were found under the GMDSS Cabinet. • A daisy chain of extension cords was used to supply power to a fan temporarily installed to cool the hot water heater panel. • A fire pump ground was disconnected from the pump. • E-light lens aft of the #3 SSDG was found broken (and covered with tape). SOLAS II-1/Reg 40.1.3

The fire integrity of the divisions shall be maintained at openings and penetrations. Cable penetration under GMDSS cabinet not maintained fire tight. SOLAS II-2/Reg 9

The Company should establish procedures, plans and instructions, including checklists as appropriate, for key shipboard operations concerning the safety of the personnel, ship and protection of the environment. The various tasks should be defined and assigned to qualified personnel. The Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) system had multiple types of tag used throughout the engine room, and some were handwritten which were not identified as part of the LOTO procedure. The crew utilized multiple versions of the LOTO Form (Prev-235.USF). SOLAS IX/ Reg 3.1, ISM Code Part A 7

The angular position of the rudder shall be recognizable in the steering compartment. The rudder position on the rudder’s angle indicator was off by 2.5 degrees port. SOLAS II-1/Reg 29.11.2

Davit-launched liferafts shall be stowed within reach of the lifting hooks. One of the davit-launched liferafts were stowed on the wrong side of the vessel. SOLAS (2009) III/Reg 13.5

The safety management system should include procedures ensuring that non-conformities, accidents, and hazardous situations are reported to the Company, investigated, and analyzed with the objective of improving safety and pollution prevention. Objective evidence at the time of inspection indicates the following timelines for material condition nonconformities identified in deficiencies 2-4: 1. Fuel tank found at 1/8 tank at time of inspection. 1A. 3A/E - stated the tank level remained the same for the duration of the time he had been onboard (approx. 2 months). 1B. The insufficient fuel tank level was identified in the rescue boat servicing report dated 8Nov2023. 1C. Rescue boat fuel was not ordered until the COI annual (18Nov2023). 1D. Rescue boat was incapable of meeting SOLAS operability requirements for at least 2 months. 1E. No weekly/monthly maintenance checklist has been established for the rescue boat since reflag in May2023. 1F. Rescue Boat weekly check comments on 9Sep23, within the job history indicate that “fuel checked”, noting no fuel level deficiency. 2. Throttle cable degraded material condition. 2A. Degraded condition discovered OOA 19Oct2023 by crew and removed from the rescue boat for troubleshooting, degrading the operability of the rescue boat from 19Oct2023 – 19Nov2023. 2B. Degraded condition identified in the rescue boat servicing report dated 8Nov2023; required replacement. 2C. The report to USCG was made in preparation of the COI annual (15Nov2023) and not at the time the rescue boat was reduced in its operational capacity (27 days prior). 3. Impeller reduced operability/inoberability. 3A. Impeller identified as deficient, reported via email to company, and requested service/replacement OOA 28June2023. 3B. SR-698-2023R-0210 filed within SMS maintenance system on 28June2023; no resolution/ordering of parts prior to the third party inspection conducted on 8Nov2023. 3C. Conflicting comments of Rescue Boat condition within the weekly test reports following 17Jun23 indicate the second engineer was completing inspections and maintenance, noting no deficiencies on the equipment, despite previous reports from the C/E. 3D. Rescue boat identified as “inoperable” during the company internal SMS audit on 26Sep2023 and not immediately addressed or reported to the USCG. 3E. Impeller inoperability identified in the technician’s report dated 8Nov2023, required replacement. Parts ordered thereafter. 3F. On 01Oct2023, the “Rescue Boat Port Engine Weekly Testing” Job (Job Code: H720-501-MA-TS-0193) was marked “Postponed” within the TOUCH system. The weekly test was then removed from the periodic test timetable and not completed thereafter. The Marine Inspector found 28 postponed jobs within the TOUCH system, that can not be manipulated by the vessel’s crew. More: See attached 835 and Narative.

Every rescue boat shall be provided with sufficient fuel, suitable for use throughout the temperature range expected in the area in which the ship operates, and be capable of maneuvering at a speed of at least 6 knots and maintaining that speed, for a period of at least 4 h, when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment. Rescue boat fuel level found to be at tank at the time of inspection. Fill fuel tank.

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. The throttle cable was found to be seized and inoperable by the crew OOA 20Oct2023. Replace throttle cable.

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. … [rescue boats shall] be capable of maneuvering at a speed of at least 6 knots and maintaining that speed, for a period of at least 4 h, when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment. Crew reports dated 28June2023, Company ISM internal audit conducted on 23SEP2023, and technician report dated 08Nov2023, indicate a failed impeller/engine inoperability on the outboard engine of the rescue boat. Replace impeller within rescue boat outboard motor and demonstrate operation.

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. Free-fall lifeboat found with over 10% of water rations punctured/degraded.

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 fwd life ring detached light string and vessel name touch up and Aft life ring line stowage and not prepped for quick release.

Waste receptacles shall be constructed of noncombustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. Several plastic trash cans were found throughout the ship.

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. Starboard side forward lashing bridge found with broken framing and broken railing stanchions.

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. Port and starboard anchor pockets found with cracks where the anchor flukes make contact. Due at vessel's next drydock.

The purpose of this regulation is to limit the fire growth potential in every space of the ship. For this purpose, the following functional requirements shall be met: .3 the use of combustible materials shall be restricted. Containers were found stacked above the max stowage line and above CO2 nozzles in the paint locker.

The Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) shall be issued by the Administration to each ship that is entitled to fly its flag. Provide updated CSR to vessel. Cite: SOLAS XI-1/Reg 2.3

Means shall be provided whereby normal operations of propulsion machinery can be sustained or restored even though one of the essential auxiliaries becomes inoperative. Special consideration shall be given to the malfunctioning of the sources of water pressure. The number one salt water supply pump is inoperable. Cite: SOLAS II-1/Reg 26.3.6

Each lifeboat shall be launched and maneuvered in the water by its assigned operating crew at least once every three months during an abandon ship drill. Lower freefall lifeboat to water and conduct operational test in the water. Cite: SOLAS III/Reg 20.2

Provision shall be made to facilitate cleaning, inspection and maintenance of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery including boilers and pressure vessels. The boiler safety valve gags (2) were not on board. Cite: SOLAS II-1/Reg 26.4.7

Means shall be provided whereby normal operation of propulsion machinery can be sustained or restored even though one of the essential auxiliaries becomes inoperative. Special consideration shall be given to the malfunctioning of an air compressor and receiver for starting or control purposes. The #1 starting air compressor is inoperative. Cite: SOLAS II-1/Reg 26.3.9

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. The pressure relief valve for #2 start air failed to release at proper pressure; service air receiver pressure relief valve unable to be tested and missing data plate. Cite: SOLAS II-1/Reg 27.2

Galley foam system: Deep fat cooking equipment installed in enclosed spaces… shall be fitted with an automatic or manual fire-extinguishing system, tested to an international standard acceptable to the Organization. The wet chemical system for the deep fat fryer was found disconnected. Do not use deep fat fryer until deep fat fryer fire extinguishing system is operational. Cite: SOLAS II-2/Reg 10.6.4.1

Cargo ships shall carry at least one rescue boat complying with the requirements of 5.1 of the Code. A binnacle containing an efficient compass which is luminous or provided with suitable means of illumination. The rescue boat magnetic compass light is inoperable. Keep portable light at compass until replacement compass is properly installed. Cite: SOLAS III/Reg 31.2 LSA Code 5.1.2.2

Every steam pipe and every fitting connected thereto through which steam may pass shall be so designed, constructed and installed as to withstand the maximum working stresses to which it may be subjected. Leak on the main steam stop valve of the boiler. Cite: SOLAS II-1 / Reg 33.1

All washbasins, showers, and bathtubs shall be equipped with adequate plumbing, including hot and cold running water. All toilets must be installed with adequate plumbing for flushing. The washroom and toilet for the Suez Canal Room is not functional. The max persons on board is 25. Cite: 46 CFR 92.20-25(c).

Periodic Safety Test Procedures (PSTP) must be developed, tested, and approved by USCG Marine Safety Center (MSC) or Authorized Classification Society (ACS) under 46 CFR 8.420. Complete PSTP testing and ACS submission (to include USCG witness of all PSTPs). Obtain final ACS approval of PSTPs. Vessel is authorized interim Periodically Unattended Machinery Space Operations (PUMS) status. Code 705 due date 25Nov2023. Cite: 46 CFR 61.40-6(a)