Records in 2016. Most recent: inspection, 10 August 2016.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Gear/Clutch Starter (air motor)
Issued 10 August 2016
Resolved
74 SOLAS (01 Cons. Ed.) Ch II-1/28: Sufficient power for going astern shall be provided to secure proper control of the ship in all normal circumstances. Vessel is unable to give dead slow astern bell.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2016
Resolution: The mechanical seal, bushes, and gears of the main F/O circulating pump No. 1 have been renewed, pump checked in operation and pressure was found to be normal. The M/E was tested on air and fuel in both ahead and astern directions and found satisfactory.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Cylinder
Issued 10 August 2016
Resolved
The purpose of this regulation is to prevent the ignition of combustible materials or flammable liquids. Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. MDE was leaking at each cylinder fuel pump, all three aux diesel generators are leaking at the fuel injectors, and the fuel pumps in the fuel purifier room are leaking fuel. These leaks create a fire hazard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2016
Resolution: M/E seal of F/O pump No.1 have been renewed, pump checked in operation and no leakage found. Multiple "O" rings replaced on suction vavles on Aux diesel generators No.1,2,3. All 3 Aux generators tested on load for 2 hours and no leakage found.
Engineering › Steam Boiler (auxiliary/waste heat) › Fan
Issued 10 August 2016
Resolved
Boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended and shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due to regard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaes and other hazards. Ship's aux boiler is inoperable due to damaged forced draft fan.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2016
Resolution: Owner has ordered the Aux boiler forced draft fan from maker in Japan. Renewal of the draft fan in one month at next port of call and the boiler has to be put into operation.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Washroom/Toilet › Toilet
Issued 10 August 2016
No resolution recorded
ILO 92/13.9 All water closets shall be of an approved pattern and provided with an ample flush of water, available at all times and independently controllable. Crew toilets are unable to flush.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 September 2016 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Corridors
Issued 10 August 2016
No resolution recorded
The purpose of this regulation is to contain a fire in the space of origin. The fire integrity of the division shall be maintained at openings and penetrations. Multiple penetrations were found in the electrical trunk rooms on multiple decks, including a 3 by 4 inch cut-out in the bulkhead on the "C" Deck
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Davit
Issued 10 August 2016
No resolution recorded
Where davit arms are recovered by power, safety devices shall be fitted which automatically cut off the power before the davit arms reach the stop in order to prevent overstressing the falls or davits, unless the motor is designed to prevent such overstressing. Limit switch on port side lifeboat davit was inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 10 August 2016 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 8 August 2016
Resolved
Vessel has inoperable X-Band Radar. LOD
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 August 2016
Resolution: New parts received and X-band radar serviced by technician.