Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Mark
Issued 30 August 2017
Resolved
The rings, lines, and letters shall be permanently marked on the sides of the ship to the satisfaction of the dministration. The stbd side deck line and load line is not permanently marked. ICLL 66/88 Annex I/CH I/Reg 8 17bc
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 October 2017
Resolution: Received flag attestation and verfied presence of the permanently marked deck line.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 30 August 2017
Resolved
All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed that danger of injury in ordinary handling shall not exist. Port side midship deck receptacle below the crane pedistal is broken with exposed wires, the port aft engine light fixture is missing the cover, and exposed and dead end wires are present below the light. 74SOLAS II-1/27(a)(2) 17bc
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 October 2017
Resolution: Received flag attestation and verfied repairs to the lighting fixture and dead end wires.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (emergency) › Switchboard
Issued 30 August 2017
Resolved
Main and emergency switchboards shall be so arranged as to give easy access back and front without danger to attendants. The emergency switchboard is missing a meter leaving the switchboard internals exposed. 74SOLAS II-1/27(a)(ii) 17bc
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 October 2017
Resolution: Received flag attestation and verfied new meter has been installed.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 30 August 2017
Resolved
The arrangements for the storage, distribution, and utilization of the fuel shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons onboard. Fuel and oil leaks were found on the auxiliary generator, multiple drain pans are full of fuel and oil, and fuel is leaking from the quick closing valve for auxiliary engine tank number two. 74SOLAS (81 Amend) II-2/Reg 15.2 17bc
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 October 2017
Resolution: Received flag attestation and verfied fuel leaks were addressed and drain pans were cleaned.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 4 August 2017
Resolved
The administration shall satisfy itself that the general structure strength of the hull is sufficient for the draught corresponding to the free-board assigned. PSCOs observed six holes in the hull below the deck line and one hole above the deck line on the port side, penetrations in the engine room bulkhead, and deteriorated structural members in the engine room bilge. ICLL 66/88 Annex 1 Reg.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 October 2017
Resolution: Received flag attestation and verified hull and structural member repairs.
Stability › Weathertight Integrity › General
Issued 4 August 2017
Resolved
The means for securing and maintaining weather tightness shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration and shall ensure that the tightness can be maintained in any sea conditions. Multiple sections of gasket on the cargo hatch covers are missing or damaged, compromising the weather tightness of the fittings. ICLL 66/88 Annex 1 Reg. 16.4
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 October 2017
Resolution: Received flag attestation and verified repair to the hatch cover gaskets.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 4 August 2017
Resolved
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. Six holes found below the deck line on the port side hull, compromising the vessels watertight integrity. 74 SOLAS (14 Cons) CH. 1 / Reg. 11(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 October 2017
Resolution: Received flag attestation and verfied repairs to the hull.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Davit
Issued 4 August 2017
Resolved
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. Port side life boat davit is inoperable and under repair preventing the ability to launch the lifeboat. 74 SOLAS
CH III/Reg 4(c)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 October 2017
Resolution: Received flag attestation, verfied repairs, and witnessed operation of the lifeboat davit.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat Equipment › Radio (fixed two-way VHF radio-telephone)
Issued 4 August 2017
Resolved
At least three two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus shall be provided on every cargo ship of 500 gross tonnage and upwards. All three main batteries for the VHF radios are expired.74 SOLAS (14Cons) CH III/Reg 6.2.1.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 October 2017
Resolution: Received flag attestation and verfied presence of the three required bateries.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (emergency) › Conductor
Issued 4 August 2017
Resolved
Where cables which are installed in hazardous areas introduce the risk of fire or explosion in the event of an electrical fault, special precautions against such risks shall be taken to the satisfaction of the administration. The cables on the battery bank for the emergency generator are exposed.74 SOLAS (81 Amend)CH II-1/Reg 45.5.4
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 October 2017
Resolution: Received flag attestation and verfied repairs to the battery bank cables.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Gyro Compass
Issued 2 May 2017
Resolved
All ships of 1,600 tons gross tonnage and upwards, when engaged on international voyages, shall be fitted with a gyro-compass in addition to the magnetic compass. The gyro-compass is inoperable. 74 SOLAS(Amemded) Ch.V/12(c). Control Action 17AC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 June 2017
Resolution: Verified a gyrocompass C. Plath make, type 590-AD has been installed on navigating bridge, at a location visible from helmsman position per surveyor for Conarina. Gyrocompass is operational and no further issues are present with gyrocompass at this time
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Hydrostatic Release Unit
Issued 17 February 2017
Resolved
0628 - Stowage of Life rafts - 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. Hydrostatic release was expired. - 74 SOLAS 14 con. III/20.2
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 March 2017
Resolution: Received Flag Attestation and visually inspected hydrostatic release.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 17 February 2017
Resolved
1560 - Charts - Nautical charts and nautical publications such as sailing directions, list of lights, notice to mariners, tide tables and all other nautical publications necessary for the intended voyage, shall be adequate and up to date. Nautical charts were not updated. - 74 SOLAS 14 con. V/27
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 March 2017
Resolution: Received Flag Attestation and visually inspected charts.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Mark
Issued 17 February 2017
Resolved
1299 - Other (Load Lines) - The ring lines and letter shall be permanently marked on the sides of the ship and shall be painted white or yellow on a dark background or in black on a light background. Load lines are not painted in accordance with certificate. LLC 66 I/8
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 March 2017
Resolution: Received Flag Attestation and visually inspected the load line.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 13 February 2017
Resolved
1299 (Other)Load line - The means for securing and maintaining weathertightness shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration. PSCO observed 1" hole on deck near cargo hold and port side main deck amidships. ICLL66 I/16.4 17bc
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 March 2017
Resolution: Received Flag Attestation and visually inspected the deck plating on the bridge.
Personnel › Training › Familiarization Training
Issued 13 February 2017
Resolved
0925 Musters and drills - Every crewmember with assigned emergency duties shall be familiar with these duties before the voyage begins. Crew member did not perform fire and abandon ship drills correctly. 74SOLAS(14Cons.) III/19.2.1 17bc
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 March 2017
Resolution: Received Flag Attestation and witnessed satisfactory fire drill and abandon ship drill.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Responsibilities/Authority
Issued 13 February 2017
Resolved
2560 The company should establish procedures, including checklist for key shipboard operations concerning the safety of personnel and the ship. Vessel safety checklist does not include verifictation of serviceability of life raft hydrostatic releases. As a result, the port side life raft hydrostatic release was found expired during PSC Examination. SOLAS 14Cons CH IX/3.1 ISM Code Part A, Reg 7 17b
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 March 2017
Resolution: Received Flag Attestation and visually verified changes made to plan.
Communications › Radio Communications › Satellite Communications Capability
Issued 13 June 2016
Resolved
1625 - Every ship on voyages beyond sea areas A1 and A2 but reamining within sea areas A3, shall be provided with INMARSAT ship earth station. Vessel INMARSAT C is inoperable - 74 SOLAS (14) CH IV/10.1.1 - 17BC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 August 2016
Resolution: Eqipment repair and tested to the satisfaction of the Flag Surveyor and attending USCG Examiner.
Communications › Visual Communication › Signalling Lamp
Issued 13 June 2016
Resolved
1551-Signaling Lamp-Ships of 150GT and upwards shall be fitted with a daylight signaling lamp not soley dependent upon the ships power supply. Vessels day light signaling lamp battery is inoperable. ;17bc
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 August 2016
Resolution: New replacement battery provided and equipment tested to the satisfaction of the Flag Surveyor and attending USCG Examiner.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate
Issued 13 June 2016
Resolved
0100-Ships Certificates and Documents-Certificates issued under regulations 12 & 13 shall be redily available on board for examination at all times. SOLAS Equipment Certificate & SOLAS Construction Certificate are not in original form. '74 SOLAS ('14 Cons)CH.I/Reg 16;17bc
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 August 2016
Resolution: Original certificates placed on board to the satisfaction of flag surveyor and attending USCG examiner.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 13 June 2016
Resolved
0750-Fire Doors-The Fire resistant doors of Category A shall be resonably gas tight & self closing. Fire control plan indicates galley doors are self closing. Galley doors are unable to self close. '81 amendments CH.II-2/Reg.47.1 ;17bc
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 August 2016
Resolution: Doors closing mechanism were repair and tested to the satisfaction of the Flag Surveyor and attending USCG Examiner.
Communications › Radio Communications › Radiotelephone Transceiver (2-27.5 MHz)
Issued 13 June 2016
Resolved
1625 - Every ship on voyages beyond sea areas A1 and A2 but reamining within sea areas A3, shall be provided with INMARSAT ship earth station. Vessel INMARSAT C is inoperable - 74 SOLAS (14) CH IV/10.1.1 - 17BC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 August 2016
Resolution: Eqipment repair and tested to the satisfaction of the Flag Surveyor and attending USCG Examiner.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 13 June 2016
Resolved
0670 - AT least 3 two-way VHF radio telephone apparatus shall be provided on every cargo ship 500 GT. Spare GMDSS radio batteries are not onboard - 74 SOLAS (14) CH III/6.2.1.1 - 17BC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 August 2016
Resolution: New batteries were acquired by vessel and place on boars to the satisfaction of the Flag Surveyor and attending USCG Examiner.