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All exposed metal parts of electrical machiers by equipment which were not intended to be "live" bet are liable to become "live" under fault conditions, shall be earthed (grounded) and all electrical apparates shall be so constructed and so installed that danger of injury in ordinary handling shall not exsist. PSCOs observed metal handdles on main switchboard, multiple hanging wall outlets throughout the ship not properly installed, and multiple exposed electical hazards from removed wall outlets. 60SOLAS CH II Reg. 27(a)(i)(l) Code 40bc

Where "A" Class divisions are pierced for the passage of electric cables, pipes, trunks, ducts, etc. for girders, beams or other structures, arrangements shall be made to ensure that the fire resistance is not impaired. PSCO observed two open pipe penetrations in the deck between the engine room and A/C room that did not maintain the fire integrity of the boundary. 60SOLAS Chapter II Reg. 38(a) 16bc

Within the accommodation spaces, all enclosed bulkheads, other than those required to be of "A" Class divisions, shall be constructed of "B" Class divisions of incombustible materials, which may, however, be faced with combustible materials in accordance with Regulation 48 of this Chapter. PSCOs observed 05 doors within the accommodation space that did not maintain the fire integrity of the boundary due to the doors not extending all the way to the deck. 60SOLAS Chapter II Reg. 39(a)(i) 16bc

The side scuttles, together with their glasses, if fitted, and deadlights, shall be of substantial and approved construction. PSCOs observed 07 windows at the side shell incapable of being effectively closed and secured weathertight due to installation of window air conditioners. ICLL Annex I Reg23(3) 16bc

Sanitary accommodation shall comply with the following requirements; cold fresh water and hot fresh water available in all wash spaces. PSCOs observed that there was no hot water available on board. PWSA 46 USC 70002 ILO-147 p.37/21(c) 16bc

The international shore connection required by paragraph (d) of Regulation 64 and paragraph (d)of Regulation 65 of this Chapter to be installed in the ship shall be in accordance with the following specification and the appended sketch. PSCOs observed significant deterioration of the gasket material. 60SOLAS Chapter II Reg. 56(h) 10c

The company and the ship shall comply with the requirements of the International Safety Management Code. For the purpose of this regulation, the requirements of the Code shall be treated as mandatory. 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 any non-conformity is reported, with its possible cause, if known. The nature of the below deficiencies provides objective evidence of a serious failure of the implementation of the ISM Code. An external ISM audit report, satisfactory to the Coast Guard, must be submitted prior to clearance of this deficiency and departure. 74 SOLAS (20) IX/3.1 ISM Code Part A/10.1 Code 30bc

The construction and the means for securing the weathertightness of cargo and other hatchways in positions 1 and 2 shall be at least equivalent to the requirements of regulations 15 and 16 of this annex. During the deck walk PSCOs identified multiple areas of excessive corrosion and wastage on cargo hatch covers, compromising their structural strength and weathertight integrity. Additionally, PSCOs observed 6 cargo hatch covers with missing or wasted gaskets. A total of 7 Gasket pieces were noted missing on the Starboard side and 5 were noted missing on the port side. Some Cargo hatches were open and PSCOs could not inspect gaskets on them. ICLL 66 Reg. 14(1) Code 30bc

Where air pipes to ballast and other tanks extend above the freeboard or superstructure decks, the exposed parts of the pipes shall be of substantial construction...PSCO observed excessive corrosion to multiple tank ventilation pipes and tank sounding pipes on both port and starboard sides of vessel’s bulkhead deck, permitting water intrusion, thus compromising the weathertight integrity of these structures. ICLL 66 Reg. 20 Code 30bc

Such certificate shall be accepted unless there are clear grounds for believing that the condition of the ship or of its equipment does not correspond substantially with the particulars of any of the certificate or that the ship and its equipment are not in compliance with the provisions of regulation 11(a) and (b). The vessel’s annual CSSCC survey was conducted on 16SEPT2023, and a UWILD was also conducted on 12SEPT2023 with no mention of material wastage. PSCOs found clear grounds to believe that vessel’s structural conditions are unsafe due to the amount of wastage, excessive corrosion, deck penetrations and ballast tanks holes rendering Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate invalid. 74 SOLAS (20) I/19(b) Code 30bc

The annual survey shall include a general inspection of the structure, machinery and equipment referred to in paragraph (b)(i), to ensure that they have been maintained in accordance with regulation 11(a) and that they remain satisfactory for the service for which the ship is intended. Due to the excessive amount of corrosion, wastage, and unauthorized repairs observed by PSCO’s, the vessel’s seaworthiness is in question. Request a survey with ultrasonic shots to ensure the vessel’s structure, ballast tanks, and bulkhead deck are within permissible wastage specifications. 74 SOLAS (20) I/10(b)(iv) Code 30bc

Maintenance of conditions after survey (a) 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 discovered unauthorized epoxy repairs in air pipes and in the cargo hold aft access. These repairs were not documented in ship’s maintenance logs. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11(a) Code 17bc

AIS shall be operated taking into account the guidelines adopted by the Organization. Ships fitted with AIS shall maintain AIS in operation at all times except where international agreements, rules or standards provide for the protection of navigational information. PSCOs observed the ship’s AIS equipment was non-operational. The ship’s Captain advised that the antenna broke 10 days prior to USCG attendance. 74 SOLAS (20) V/19.2.4.7

...There shall be permanently exhibited for the guidance of the ship's officers general arrangement plans showing clearly for each deck the...detection systems...Plans and booklets shall be kept up-to-date, any alterations being recorded there on as soon as practicable. Fire Control Plan missing 02 heat detectors in the engine room and 01 heat detector in the steering gear room. 60 SOLAS Ch. II/ Reg. 70. 50ac.

All lifebuoys...at least two of the lifebuoys provided with self-igniting lights...shall also be provided with an efficient self-activating smoke signal...and shall be capable of quick release from the navigation bridge. PSCO's observed both port and starboard bridge lifebuoys smoke and light were expired. SOLAS 60 Ch. III/ 21(g) 16ac

No Change shall be made in the structural arrangements, machinery, equipments, etc. covered by the survey without the sanction of the Administration. There is a significant exhaust leak in the emergency fire pump. SOLAS 60 II-2/11

DEFICIENCIES WHICH MAY DEEM TO POSE A DANGER TO PERSONS, PROPERTY OR THE ENVIRONMENT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SAFE MANNING REQUIREMENTS OF THE ADMINISTRATION. THE VESSEL IS NOT MANNED PER THE SAFE MANNING CERTIFICATE. VESSEL CURRENTLY IS WITHOUT PROPERLY CREDENTIALED MARINERS IN THE POSITION OF: 1 DECK RATING AND 1 COOK. THE SAFE MANNING CERTIFICATE INDICATES THE REQUIREMENT OF 1 DECK RATING AND 1 COOK. 78 STCW(17 CONS.) CHAPTER I REG. I/4.2.2

In any passenger ship, and, as far as practicable in any cargo ship there shall be permanently exhibited for the guidance of the ships officers general arrangement plans showing clearly for each deck... plans and booklets shall be kept up-to-date any alterations being recorded there on as soon as practicable. Vessels fire control plan indicates 02 means of escape from forward space housing ship emergency fire pump. The hatch identified as the primary means of escape is blocked by cargo and cannot be opened. 60 SOLAS CH II/reg 70

All hatchways in positions 1 and 2 shall be fitted with hatch covers of steel or other equivalent material... such covers shall be watertight and fitted with gaskets and clamping devices. Several clamping devices are missing, broken, or blocked by chain securing cargo. ICLL ANNEX I/Reg 16(1)

All cargos shall be loaded, stowed, and secured throughout the voyage in accordance with the cargo securing manual approved by the administration. Vessel has vechiles and cargo loaded in areas of open deck both forward and aft of the cargo hatch covers in these areas. There are vechiles stowed on plywood that is resting on top of other cargo. Vessel's cargo securing manual provides no guidance for these arrangements. 74 SOLAS (14) VI/5.6

Fire extinguishing appliances shall be kept in good order and ready for immediate use. PSCO's observed that the emergency fire pump was unable to be started until it had been disassembled and sprayed with an aerosol starting spray, taking approximately 10 minutes for an initial start. Once started, the prime mover for the pump had an exhaust leak which filled the below deck space with hazardous atmosphere. 60 SOLAS CH.2/Reg 66

11104 - All the life-saving appliances shall be kept in working order and available for immediate use before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage. PSCO's observed the following: 1. Required rescue boat with engine unable to operate at idle RPM's, dry-rotted wooden oar, and missing required equipment from list (no searchlight, no hoses for de-watering pump.) - 60 SOLAS CH. 3/Reg 4(c)

11112 - Suitable arrangements shall also be made for embarkation. Embarkation ladders for port and starboard life rafts attached to ship with dry-rotted rope and no shackles. - 60 SOLAS CH.3/Reg 19(b)

11117 - Lifebuoys shall always be capable of being rapidly cast loose and shall not be permanently secured in any way. Lifebuoy line was directly tied to its bracket handle. - 60 SOLAS CH.3/ Reg 21(h)

01315 - The Oil Record Book Part 1 shall be completed on each occasion whenever any of the machinery space operations in 17.2 takes place on a ship. PSCO observed incomplete entries to ORB in regards to the disposal of sludge on 14DEC18. Also the ORB has a gap of entries from 14DEC18 to 16MAR19. During which time sludge capacity increased 0.80 m3 indicating the vessel remained in operation. - MARPOL Annex I/17.2

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Every fuel oil suction pipe from…daily service tanks shall be fitted with a cock or valve capable of being closed from the outside of the space. Quick closing valve for the generator fuel tank in the steering gear space was wire tied open and unable to be closed remotely. Chief Engineer stated that while underway they tied the valve open to prevent closure. 60 SOLAS CH. 2/Reg 69(c)

The bunker delivery note shall be kept onboard the ship in such a place as to be readily accessible for inspection. The Chief Engineer was unable to produce bunker delivery notes for transfers conducted after September 2018. Instead, a statement of fact was provided for the most recent transfer conducted 31MAR19, which did not contain the required information for sulfur content and fuel quality onboard the vessel. MARPOL Annex VI/ 18.6

The entry for each discharge or incineration shall include date and time, position of the ship, category of the garbage and the estimated amount discharged or incinerated. When compared to the receipts of discharge, the entries into the Garbage Record Book from January to March 2019 were for incorrect days on numerous occasions. They were also approximately 33% less than what the reception facility verified was offloaded. While in Haiti in January 2019, the GRB recorded 6.7m3 offloaded to the shore facility, the receipt recorded 10m3. MARPOL Annex V/10.3.2

A vessel owner or operator required to have a response plan shall conduct exercises as necessary….qualified individual notification exercises, which must be conducted quarterly. Vessel could not provide documentation that QI notifications were being completed quarterly. 33CFR155.1060(a)(i)

Fire extinguishing appliances shall be kept in good order and ready for immediate use. PSCO's observed that the fire hydrant near aft paint locker on Deck 2 leaks excessively with the valve closed, at approx. 2 gallons/minute. 60 SOLAS CH.2/Reg 66

Fire extinguishing appliances shall be kept in good order and ready for immediate use. PSCO's observed that the fire hose near aft paint locker station excessively leaks while under pressure, at approx. 2 gallons/minute. 60 SOLAS CH.2/Reg 66

Pipes conveying oil or combustible liquids shall be of a material approved by the Administration having regard to the fire risk. Piping on forward, top portion of the diesel tank in the steering gear space is leaking diesel fuel at the tank connection. 60 SOLAS CH.2/Reg 49

MARPOL (2017) Annex I/17.1 - 1710 - Everyship of 400GT and above shall be provided with an oil record book. The ORB shall be in the form specified in Appendix III to the Annex. Chief Engineer did not properly record oil transfers in accordance with the instructions in the ORB.

After any survey of the ship under regulation 7, 8, 9, or 10 has been completed no change shall be made in the structural arrangements, machinery, equipments covered by the survey without the sanction of the Administration. Fuel leaking at a rate of 8 to 10 drops per second from starboard cylinder on main engine. Excessive oil in the bilge well. 60SOLAS I/11 25bc

Every ship of 400 gross tons and above shall be provided with an oil record book. The Oil Record Book shall be in the form specified in Appendix III to the Annex. ORB is being improperly filled out with incorrect codes and numbers for OWS test and removal of sludge and oily water. Incorrect units of measurement being used (gallons). MARPOL (2017) Annex I/17.1 25bc

The exact position of the rudder, if power operated, shall be indicated at the principal steering position. rudder Angle Indicator, as seen from Nav. Bridge, was 10 degrees different than steering gear room. 60 SOLAS Ch.2/Reg. 29(a)(iv) 25bc

All ships 150 gross tons and upwards shall be fitted with a bridge navigational watch alarm system. Vessel is not fitted with BNWAS as indicated on equipment certificate. 74 SOLAS(14Cons.) Ch. V/ Reg. 19.2.2.3 25bc

1730 - After any survey of the ship under regulations 7,8,9,and 10 has been completed, no change shall be made in the structural arrangements, machinery, equipment, and other items covered by the survey, without the sanction of the Administration. Piping directly before overboard dischargecoming from OWS has been replaced with flexible hosing, not in accordance with vessel plans. - 71 Solas(14) I/11 (b)

1615- Every ship, while at sea, shall maintain a continuous watch on the distress and safety DSC frequency 2187.5 kHz. MF Radio was in the off position. 74 Solas (14) IV/12.1.2

Objective evidence discovered during an expanded ISM exam revealed the following non-conformities: The vessel failed to fully implement the requirements of the ISM Code through their SMS procedures as evident by the following deficiencies indicating that the ship and/or company are not meeting the SMS requirements. Recommend an external audit. See full deficiency write up in narrative. 74 SOLAS(14 Cons.)CH.IX/Reg.3.1 ISM Code Part A

0999 - After survey of the ship has been completed, no change shall be made in the structural arrangements covered by the survey without the sanction of the Administration. Boundary door leading to steering gear room has outer skin separated from frame exposing insulation. 60 SOLAS CH. I/Reg 11 20bc

0999 - After survey of the ship has been completed, no change shall be made in the structural arrangements covered by the survey without the sanction of the Administration. Multiple fuel leaks discovered on the equipment and the engine. Excessive fuel pooling at a rate of 2 drops per second beneath fuel filters. Fuel injection lines were dripping with fuel oil. Excessive hydraulic oil pooling/accumulating at base of steering pumps. 60 SOLAS CH. I /Reg 11 20bc

1299 - After survey of the ship has been completed, no change shall be made in the structural arrangements covered by the survey without the sanction of the Administration. Forward most ballast tank is leaking water into the cargo hold at a rate of 1 gallon per minute due to wasted edge surrounding ullage. 60 SOLAS CH. I/Reg 11 20bc

1240 - All hatchways in position 1 and 2 shall be fitted with hatch covers of steel or other equivalent material. Except as provided in regulation 14.2, such covers shall be weathertight and fitted with gaskets and clamping devices. The arrangement shall ensure that the tighteners can be maintained in any sea conditions. Daylight observed from cargo hold space with hatch secured due to failed gasket and wastage in the steel between cargo cover 16 and 17 starboard side. Further daylight observed center of number 7 hatch cover. ICLL 66/88 Annex I/ Reg. 16.1 20 bc

0715 - All required fire detection systems shall be capable of automatically indicating the presence of fire and also its location. The fire detection alarm indication panel shows a continuous fault in Zone 2 of the vessel and was found shut off by the crew. 60 SOLAS CH. II/Reg 61 20bc

0673 - At least one search and rescue locating device shall be carried on each side of every cargo ship of 500 GT and upwards. The starboard SART was inoperable when tested. 74 SOLAS(14)CH. III/Reg 6.2.2 20bc

0615 - Davits shall be of approved design and suitably placed to the satisfaction of the administration. No records of rescue boat davit testing were available onboard vessel when requested. 60 SOLAS CH. III/Reg 36(d) 20bc

1575 - Each vessel must have a device that can continuously record the depth readings of the vessel's echo depth sounder. Echo Depth Sounder was not equipped to record. 33CFR164.35(i) 40c

0615 All the life saving appliances shall be kept in working order & available for immediate use before the ship leaves port & all times during the voyage. Vessels Rescue boat Launching davit does not have means of continues charge of the winch battery for lowering & recovering of rescue boat compromising LSA. SOLAS (60) CHIII Reg 4(C) 17 B/C

1551 A daylight signalling lamp or other means to communicate by light during day & Night using an energy source of electrical power not solely dependent upon the ship's power supply. Vessels daylight signaling lamp plug is broken rendering it inoperable. 74 Solas 2014 Ch V Reg 19.2.2.2

0950 - All electrical apparatus's shall be installed that the danger of injury shall not exist. Electrical installations of radio and navigational equipment on bridge posed an electrical hazard due to exposed wiring. 60SOLAS II/27(a)(1)

1540 - All ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards shall have a gyro-compass heading repeater, or other means, to supply heading information visually at the emergency steering position. The gyro-compass on the vessel's on the vessel's navigation bridge is inoperable.74SOLAS (2014 CONS) V/19.2.5.2

0950 - The Condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on bard. The ships #1 Diesel generator was inoperable. 74SOLAS (2014 CONS) I/11(a)

1699 - Ships Shall be fitted with a system to automatically transmit the information specified. A conformance test report shall be issued on the satisfactory completion of a conformance test by the Administration and shall be in accordance with the models set out in appendix 2. 74SOLAS (2014 CONS) V/19-1.4.1 MSC.1/Circ.1307 Annex 7.1

1551 - All ships 150 gross tonnage and upwards shall be fitted with a daylight signaling lamp using a energy source of electrical power no solely dependent upon the ships power supply. Ship was not supplied with a daylight signaling lamp complying with regulations. 60SOLAS V/11

1570 - All ships shall carry the International Code of Signals. All ships shall carry an up-to-date copy of the volume III International Aeronautical and Marine Search and Rescue (IMARS) Manual. Vessel was missing the IMARS publication. 74SOLAS (2014 CONS) V/21

0936 - Simple operating instructions with the block diagram, showing the change-over procedures for the remote steering control systems shall be permanently displayed on the navigating bridge. The block diagram of the steering gear system was missing. 33 CFR 164.35 (K)