ASIAN CAPTAIN

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. In meeting these requirements, the company should ensure that appropriate corrective action is taken. The technical nature of the deficiencies noted below provide objective evidence of a serious failure of the implementation of the ISM Code. An external audit report satisfactory to the OCMI must be submitted prior to clearance of this deficiency. 74 SOLAS (2024) IX/3.1 ISM Code 10.2.3 30abc

In a ship in which oil fuel is used, the arrangements for the storage, distribution and utilization of the oil fuel shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. PSCO observed multiple instances of leaking fuel oil piping, soaking the lagging servicing the piping around the #1 auxiliary engine, purifiers, main engine, diesel oil service tank, heavy fuel oil settling tank, and lube oil lagging below main engine, creating a flammable environment. 74 SOLAS (1997) II-2/15.2 30abc

All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as to not to cause injury when handled or touched in a normal manner. PSCO observed electrical wire on #2 emergency steering leading to directional control valve hanging outside of its original conduit, and soaked in oil. 74 SOLAS (2004) II-1/45.1.3 30abc

In addition to complying with the specific provisions for fire integrity of bulkheads and decks mentioned elsewhere in this part, the minimum fire integrity of bulkheads and decks shall be as prescribed in tables 44.1 and 44.2. PSCO observed A0 fire door leading to steering room compromised due to drill holes in door and failing latch plate. 74 SOLAS (1997) II-2/44.1 17abc

All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in a normal manner. PSCO observed a junction box on the overhead without a cover exposing the wiring. 74 SOLAS (2004) II-1/45.1.3 17abc

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 received notification that the stern tube seal failed allowing lube oil to discharge and create sheen on waterway. 74 SOLAS (2020) I/11(a) 17abc

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 significant leak, constant stream, of water coming from fresh water generator. 74 SOLAS (2020) I/11(a) 17abc

All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in a normal manner. PSCO observed electrical wiring leading to pick up sensor on exhaust turbo appearing to be secured with electrical tape and mousing wire. 74 SOLAS (2004) II-1/45.1.3 17abc

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 onboard. PSCO observed #1 steering unit directional control valve has been modified with self manufactured buttons to operate steering to port and starboard. 74 SOLAS (2020) I/11(a) 17ac

Exposed metal parts of electrical machines or equipment which are not intended to be live but which are liable under fault conditions to become live shall be earthed. PSCO observed grounding cables on steering pumps #1 and #2 disconnected. 74 SOLAS (2004) II-1/45.1.1 10c

(13102) In addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in the present regulation, ships shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of a classification society. PSCO observed multiple leaks on the #1 and #2 generators originating from the head gaskets. 74SOLAS(04) II-1/3-1

(13199) The 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. PSCO observed soft patch on pilot fule line for boiler. 74 SOLAS(04) II-1/26.1

(11117) Self-activating smoke signals required by regulation 11-1/7.1.3 shall: be provided with quick release arrangement that will automatically release and activate the signal and associated self-igniting light connected to a lifebuoy. PSCO observed self igniting light was tied off to the bracket and could not quick release. 74SOLAS(20) III/34 LSA 2.1.3

1320 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. PSCO observed port side anchor chain with loose stud. SOLAS 2004 CH.II-1 Reg.3-1 40ac

1400 - Each emergency generating set arranged to be automatically started shall be equipped with starting devices with a stored energy capability of at least 3 consecutive starts. The emergency generator could not be started by battery starting devices due to a low charge on the battery bank caused by a loose connection. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/44.2

Upon examining the emergency fuel shut-off valve for the service tank to the main engine and the settling tank to the fuel oil purifier there were 2 bolts observed blocking each of the spring loaded valve actuators. The bolts prohibited the valve from closing, which in the event of operation, would allow heavy fuel oil to flow freely into the space. Vessel Detained, see FORM B

As per Safety Management Plan, weekly visual checks of the quick closing valves are required. PSCO discovered signatures for every week since 30 JUN 14 (which were the operational test of the quick closing valves annotated in deficiency 01) attesting to visual inspection of all quick closing valves. Ships crew attested to the bolts being placed in service following operation test on 30 JUN 14.