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01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Oil record book
Issued 22 August 2024
Resolved
Each operation described in paragraph 2 of this regulation shall be fully recorded without delay in the oil record book part I, so that all entries in the book appropriate to that operation are completed. PSCO identified that Chief Engineer is confusing bilge water and sludge, recording them as the same code in the oil record book, when they should be recorded as two seperate codes.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 22 August 2024
Resolved 22 August 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 22 August 2024
Resolved
The rescue boat embarkation and launching arrangements shall be such that the rescue boat can be boarded and launched in the shortest possible time. PSCO's observed that it took over 15 minutes to start and deploy the rescue boat, thus not being able to meet the short possible time requrements.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 22 August 2024
Resolved 6 September 2024
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Oil record book
Issued 9 February 2024
Resolved
Each operation described in paragraph 2 of this regulation shall be fully recorded without delay in the oil record book part I, so that all entries in the book appropriate to that operation are completed. PSCO observed weekly soundings were not accurate and were recorded a day late. New soundings were taken and recorded in the ORB. Chief engineer was educated in proper record keeping.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 15 February 2024
Resolved 15 February 2024
Resolution: New soundings were taken and recorded in the ORB. Chief engineer was educated in proper record keeping.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 February 2023
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. Vessel reported casualty to propulsion with unspecified origin.
SOLAS (20) I/11(a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 February 2023
Resolution: Technician and class report attesting to fuctionality of ME recieved and accepted.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 10 January 2023
Resolved
ANY REQUIRED FIXED FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM WITH MANUALLY OPERATED CALL POINTS SHALL BE CAPABLE OF IMMEDIATE OPERATION AT ALL TIMES. PSCO OBSERVED 02 DETECTORS INOPERABLE.
74 SOLAS (97) II-2/1.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 10 January 2023
Resolution: Detectors in engine space were replaced on the spot and tested. Detectors are in good working condition.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 January 2023
Resolved
NOT LESS THAN ONE HALF OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF LIFE BUOYS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH SELF-IGNITING LIGHTS COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION 31.2 [...] PSCO OBSERVED PORT SIDE LIFE BUOY LIGHT WAS FOUND INOPERABLE.
74 SOLAS (97) III / Reg. 7.1.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 10 January 2023
Resolution: Life buoy light was replaced on the spot. Deficiency is cleared.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 20 December 2022
Resolved
Unless expressly provided otherwise, every ship shall be provided with a main steering and an auxiliary steering gear to the satisfaction of the administration. Auxiliary steering pump is non-operational.
74 SOLAS (1997 CONS) II-1/29.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 December 2022
Resolution: Received class report, uploaded to documents.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 30 August 2022
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. [name withheld] reported a casualty to propulsion with unknown origin.
SOLAS 20 I/11a
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 31 August 2022
Resolution: Attestation submitted to our office.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 8 March 2021
Resolved
The angular position of the rudder shall; be recognizable in the steering gear compartment. Rudder angle indicator in the steering gear compartment was not operational.
74 SOLAS (04 cons) II-1/29.11.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 March 2021
Resolution: witnessed operational rudder angle indicator operational in steering gear room. Technician report provided as well.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (ISM)
Issued 18 August 2020
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 28 August 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided full audit Flag report to PSCOs. Externanl audit identified same issues and some new ones. Vessel has to conduct another audint in 6 months to ensure they are complying with regulations.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency fire pump and its pipes
Issued 18 August 2020
Resolved
SHIPS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH INDEPENDENTLY DRIVEN FIRE PUMPS AS FOLLOWS: CARGO SHIPS OF 1,000 TONS GROSS TONNAGE AND UPWARDS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST TWO. PSCO OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PRESSURE TO FIRE HOSES. 74SOLAS(97)II-2 REG. 4.3.1.2 30BC
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 28 August 2020
Resolution: Vessel purchased a brand new emergency fire pump. PSCOs witness the operation of the pump and confirm pressure and adequate flow. Test Sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 18 August 2020
Resolved
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 AND SHALL BE SO INSTALLED AND PROTECTED AS TO REDUCE TO A MINIMUM ANY DANGER TO PERSONS ON BOARD, DUE REGARD BEING PAID TO MOVING PARTS, HOT SURFACES AND OTHER HAZARDS. PSCO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FUEL LEAKS ON THE #2 AND #3 GENERATOR AND MAIN ENGINE QUICK CLOSING VALVE CREATING A FIRE HAZARD. 74SOLAS(04)II-1 REG. 26.1 30BC
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 28 August 2020
Resolution: Vessel purchased and replaced fuel lines. PSCOs ran both generators for 30 minutes to ensure no new fuel leaks were present. Vessel replaced seals and gaskets on Main Engine Quick closing valve. PSCOs witness operation of valve. No leaks found.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 18 August 2020
Resolved
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 AND SHALL BE SO INSTALLED AND PROTECTED AS TO REDUCE TO A MINIMUM ANY DANGER TO PERSONS ON BOARD, DUE REGARD BEING PAID TO MOVING PARTS, HOT SURFACES AND OTHER HAZARDS. PSCO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE HYDRAULIC LEAKS FROM THE SOLENOIDS ON THE EMERGENCY STEERING GEAR PUMP. 74SOLAS(04)II-1 REG. 26.1 30BC
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 28 August 2020
Resolution: Vessel purchased and replaced valves and seals on DCV. PSCOs witness a full steering operation from bridge and local control. No leaks were visible at the time of test. Test sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 18 August 2020
Resolved
IN ADDITION TO COMPLYING WITH THE SPECIFIC PROVISIONS OF FIRE INTEGRITY OF BULKHEADS AND DECKS MENTIONED ELSEWHERE IN THIS PART, THE MINIMUM FIRE INTEGRITY OF BULKHEADS AND DECKS SHALL BE PRESCRIBED IN TABLES 44.1 AND 44.2. PSCO OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY 2' X 1.5' OPENING IN THE CLASS A BULKHEAD BETWEEN THE GALLEY AND THE CREW MESS. 74SOLAS(97)II-2 REG. 44.1 30BC
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 28 August 2020
Resolution: Vessel contracted third party company to fit and install new steel plate on opening. Vessel provided flag report of repairs and PSCOs inspected welds and insolation to ensure they met boundary requirements. All sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 18 August 2020
Resolved
BELOW THE LOWEST OPEN DECK THE MAIN MEANS OF ESCAPE SHALL BE A STAIRWAY AND THE SECOND ESCAPE MAY BE A TRUNK OR STAIRWAY. PSCO OBSERVED THE STARBOARD SIDE LOWER DECK EMERGENCY ESCAPE WAS OBSTRUCTED BY CARGO. 74SOLAS(97)II-2 REG. 45.1.2.1 17BC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 August 2020
Resolution: Vessel crew moved all cargo to designated spaces IAW their onboard cargo securing manual. PSCOs verified that all cargo was moved from the hatches and walkways. All Sat
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Document of Compliance Dangerous Goods
Issued 18 August 2020
Resolved
THE ADMINISTRATION SHALL PROVIDE THE SHIP WITH AN APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT AS EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE OF CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS REGULATION. THE VESSELS DOCUMENT OF COMPLIANCE DANGEROUS GOODS INDICATES THAT CLASS 3 AND 8 DANGEROUS GOODS ARE ONLY PERMITTED ON THE WEATHER DECK. PSCO OBSERVED CLASS 3 AND CLASS 8 DANGEROUS GOODS STORED BELOW DECK. 74SOLAS(97)II-2 REG. 54.3 17BC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 August 2020
Resolution: Vessel moved Dangerous Goods to the upper deck and away from other Dangerous Goods. PSCOs verified that new locations were acceptable IAW DOC. No further discrepancies. All Sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 4 February 2020
Resolved
A main source of electrical power of sufficient capacity to supply those services mentioned in Reg. 40.1.1 shall be provided. This main source of electrical power shall consist of at least two generator sets. A/E #1 is overheating during normal operation and incapable of being run for extended period of time. Main source of power is being supplemented by the emergency source of power to prevent overheating. 74SOLAS (04 CONS) 11-I/41.1.1
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 4 February 2020
Resolved 4 February 2020
Resolution: Damaged cool water pump was replaced, and the generator able to start and maintain temperature with PSCO's present.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 6 January 2020
Resolved
Each of the required five pumps shall have a capacity of not less than 25M3/h and each such pump shall be capable of delivering at least the two required jets of water. Alternate arrangement of portable pump could not supply adequate jets of water through 02 hoses. 17bc 74SOLAS 97COns. II-2 4.2.2
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 February 2020
Resolved 4 February 2020
Resolution: PSCO's witnessed satisfactory test of both the main and new emergency fire pumps.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (MARPOL operational)
Issued 6 January 2020
Resolved
Vessel owner or operator shall conduct exercises as necessary to ensure that the plan will functioning an emergency. Vessel has not conducted SMFF or RACE exercise as required by their plan NTVRP. Must conduct according to the plan. 50c 33 CFR155.1060(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 7 January 2020
Resolution: VERIFIED WITH QI THAT NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 13 November 2019
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. Generating set #2 pneumatic means of starting is not operational. Additionally, generating set #3 has excessive jacket water cooling leak. SOLAS71(14cons) I/11(a) 17b/c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 November 2019
Resolution: PSCO observed the starting of the #2 generator using the air start motor and also observed the jacket water pump on the #3 generator had no visible leaks.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 8 November 2019
Resolved
A main source of electrical power of sufficient capacity to supply all those services mentioned in regulation 40.1.1 shall be provided. This main source of electrical power shall consist of at least two generating sets. Vessel lost generating sets #1 and #2 during outbound transit causing vessel to allied with Port of Miami Pilot's Pier. Vessel's #3 generator set is operable only at reduced hertz. SOLAS74(04cons)II-1/41.1.1 17 b/c
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 November 2019
Resolution: PSCO observed the starting of all three generators and transferred the load between the generators with no issue.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 July 2019
Resolved
01-1117 ... Not less than two of these shall also be provide with self-activating smoke signals complying with the requirements of regulation 31.3 and be capable of quick release from the navigation wings. Both life buoys on the bridge wings were tight to the crane in which they were stowed, preventing them to be quick released as designed. 74 Solas (97)III/7.1.3
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 16 July 2019
Resolution: clear
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 July 2019
Resolved
02-99101 For each vessel owners/operators are required to submit an annual report for each year that they have active permit coverage. Vessel has not been submitting annual reports. Vessel master contacted company and a report was submitted during the inspection. 2013 UBP 4.4.1
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 16 July 2019
Resolution: Clear
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 16 April 2019
Resolved
SAFE AND EFFICIENT MEANS OF ASCERTAINING THE AMOUNT OF OIL FUEL CONTAINED IN ANY OIL FUEL TANK SHALL BE PROVIDED. THE SIGHT GLASS FOR THE DAY TANK HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH AN OPEN ENDED GUBBER TUBE, LOOSELY FIXED TO THE TANK. POSING A SIGNIFICANT FIRE RISK TO THE VESSEL. 74 SOLAS (97 CONS) II-2/15.2.6
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 April 2019
Resolved 18 April 2019
Resolution: FLAG ATTESTATION VERIFYING THE INSTALLATION OF A SIGHT GLASS. SEE ATTACHED FLAG ATTESTATION
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 16 April 2019
Resolved
ALL OPENING SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH PERMANENTLY ATTACHED MEANS OF CLOSING AND SHALL BE AT LEAST AS EFFECTIVE FOR RESISTING FIRES AS THE DIVISIONS IN WHICH THEY ARE FITTED. GOOSENECK VALVES AS OPENINGS TO MACHINERY SPACE HAVE REEFER ELECTRICAL CABLES RUN THROUGH, PREVENTING MEANS OF CLOSING. IDENTIFIED AT PORT AFT MACHINERY SPACE ESCAPE TRUNK. 74 SOLAS (97 CONS) II-2/30.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 April 2019
Resolved 18 April 2019
Resolution: REEFER CABLES HAVE BEEN REMOVED. VALVES CLOSE SATISFACTORY. SEE ATTACHED FLAG ATTESTATION
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 16 April 2019
Resolved
GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS SHALL BE PERMANENTLY EXHIBITED FOR THE GUIDANCE OF SHIPS OFFICERS SHOWING CLEARLY FOR EACH DECK...THE VARIOUS SECTIONS ENCLOSED BY "A-CLASS" DIVISIONS. FCP DOES NOT IDENTIFY "A-CLASS" BOUNDARIES FOR MACHINERY SPACE. 74 SOLAS (97 CONS) II-2/20.1
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 May 2019
Resolved 2 May 2019
Resolution: Fire control plan submitted has "A" class boundaries for machinery space included.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 16 April 2019
Resolved
SHIPS WITH LINES FOR OIL RESIDUE SHALL BE FITTED WITH A STANDARD DISCHARGE CONNECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TABLE IN REGULATION 13 OF MARPOL ANNEX I. MARPOL (2017 CONS) ANNEX I/13
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 April 2019
Resolved 2 May 2019
Resolution: New standard discharge connection fitted onboard ship.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (MARPOL operational)
Issued 16 April 2019
Resolved
THE OPERATOR OF A VESSEL WITH A CAPACITY OF 250 OR MORE BARRELS OF OIL SHALL PROVIDE TRANSFER PROCEDURES THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS PART FOR TRANSFERRING TO THE VESSEL. 33CFR155.720
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 April 2019
Resolved 2 May 2019
Resolution: New sludge transfer procedure page included in transfer procedures.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Company responsibility and authority
Issued 10 April 2019
Resolved
2515 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.
74 SOLAS (2014) IX/3.1 ISM Code Part A
01 - The company should ensure that each ship is appropriately manned in order to encompass all aspects of maintaining safe operations onboard. Vessel not properly manned in accordance with work/rest requirements in the STCW, as outlined in Deficiency #02. ISM Code Part A Reg. 6.2.2
02 - The company should establish procedures to ensure that personnel are given proper familiarization with their duties. Chief engineer lacked familiarization in recordkeeping requirements for the Oil Record Book Part I. Chief Engineer logged incorrect soundings for dirty oil tank #13 and bilge water tank #12 as outlined in deficiency #3. Chief engineer lacked familiarization with onboard oily water separator and indication that 15ppm sensor indicating light improperly continually stayed lit. Maintenance records indicate the equipment had no issues and chief engineer appeared to believe there is no issue with the equipment. ISM Code Part A Reg 6.3
03 – The company should establish and maintain procedures to control all documents and data relevant to the safety management system. The work/rest logs do not indicate whether the vessel is in port or at sea as the form directs to record. ISM Code Part A Reg. 11.1
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 16 April 2019
Resolution: EXTERNAL AUDIT CONDUCTED. SEE REPORT UPLOADED TO ACTIVITY DOCUMENTS
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Records of seafarers' daily hours of work or rest
Issued 10 April 2019
Resolved
All persons who are assigned duty as officer in charge of a watch shall be provided a minimum of 10 hours of rest in any 24 hour period and 77 hours in any 7 day period. The hours of rest may be divided into no more than three periods, one of which shall be at least 6 hours in length. Parties may allow exceptions from the required hours of rest provided the rest period is not less than 70 hours in any 7 day period. Exceptions from the weekly rest period shall not be allowed for more than two consecutive weeks. Chief Engineer and 2nd engineer have received fewer than 70 hours weekly rest on multiple recorded occasions between November 2018 and March 2019. Standard workday for engineers is at least 14 hours a day (98 work hours a week, 70 rest hours), and both engineers have worked 15 hour days on multiple documented occasions without compensatory reduction in work hours later in 7 day period, leading to multiple weeks with fewer than 70 hours rest. Engineers regularly receive no single rest period of 6 consecutive hours or more a day. STCW 17 VIII/1.1 STCW 17 A-VIII/1.2-9
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 16 April 2019
Resolution: WHILE IN PORT, ENGINEERING PERSONNEL ARE RELIEVED BY THE ELECTROTECHNICIAN, ALLOWING WORK/REST REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET. SEE CLASS REPORT UPLOADED TO ACTIVITY DOCUMENTS
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Oil record book
Issued 10 April 2019
Resolved
14102 - The Oil Record Book Part I shall be completed on each occasion whenever collection of oil residues, as well as disposal occurs. ORB soundings of bilge water tank #12 and dirty oil tank #13 remain consistent at 1.00m3 and 0.80m3 since 24November2018 which contrasts with Chief engineer’s stated use of tanks. Soundings taken during exam were approximately 10% less than previous soundings in ORB, with no record of disposal or tank-to-tank transfer. MARPOL I/17.2.3
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 16 April 2019
Resolution: TRAINING PROVIDED TO [name withheld] CORRECT FUTURE ENTRIES TO THE ORB. SEE CLASS REPORT UPLOADED TO ACTIVITY DOCUMENTS
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil filtering equipment
Issued 10 April 2019
Resolved
14104 - Oil filtering equipment referred to in this regulation shall be such as will ensure that any oily mixture discharged into sea after passing through the system has an oil content not exceeding 15ppm. Vessel’s oil water separator is inoperable. MARPOL I/14.6
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 16 April 2019
Resolution: VESSEL HAD TECHNICIAN ONBOARD THE VESSEL TO TEST THE OWS. OWS IS PROPERLY OPERATING AND TECHNICIAN REPORT HAS BEEN ATTACHED TO THE OWS EXPLAINING THE SYSTEM. EE CLASS REPORT UPLOADED TO ACTIVITY DOCUMENTS
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP)
Issued 10 April 2019
Resolved
01117 - Every ship of 400 GT and above shall be subject to a renwal survey to ensure that the structure fully complies with the applicable requirements. IOPP issued lists Sludge Tank as only oil residue tank on board. Oil residue tanks onboard are Dirty Oil tank #13 and Bildge Water tank #12. MARPOL I/6.1.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 April 2019
Resolution: IOPP SUPPLEMENT REISSUED. SEE CLASS REPORT UPLOADED TO ACTIVITY DOCUMENTS
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 10 April 2019
Resolved
Machinery space openings in position 1 or 2 shall be properly framed and efficiently enclosed by steel casings of ample strength. Other openings in such casings shall be fitted with equivalent covers, permanently attached in their proper positions.Circular opening in hull starboard aft quarter approximately 5" in diameter maintains a 6 bolt manifold cover leading directly into machinery space fitted with 2 bolts and no gasket. Cover left unsecured in port. ICLL 66/88 Annex I/Reg. 17(1)
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 16 April 2019
Resolution: VESSEL HAS PERMANENTLY INSTALLED A NEW COVER WITH APPROPRIATE GASKET. COVER HAS BEEN MARKED NOT TO BE REMOVED.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 10 April 2019
Resolved
After any survey of the ship under paragraph 1 has been completed, no change shall be made in the structure, equipment,systems, fittings, arrangements or material covered by the survey, without the sanction of the Administration. The crew is using a vacuum truck hose through an opening in the hull below the deck line approximately 40' to a pipe contained in the engine space to remove sludge from the bilge and involved tank. The vessel is fitted with a standard discharge connection on IOPP. MARPOL I/6.4.2
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 16 April 2019
Resolution: DEFICIENCY PARTIALLY RECTIFIED, VESSEL IS USING INTERNATIONAL SHORE CONNECTION FITTING IN LIEU OF THE STANDARD DISCHARGE CONNECTION. NEW DEFICIENCY ADDRESSED IN ACTIVITY #6663488
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Angle Indicator
Issued 14 April 2018
Resolved
The angular position of the rudder shall be recognizable in the steering gear compartment. The rudder angle indicator differs from the navigation bridge by 4-6 degrees. 74SOLAS 2004 CONS. CH. II-1 29.11.2 16ac
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 April 2018
Resolved 27 April 2018
Resolution: Received flag letter attesting to proper operation of rudder indicator.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Garbage Placard
Issued 14 April 2018
Resolved
Every ship 12m or more in length overall shall display placards which notify crew of the disposal and discharge requirements of regulations 3,4,5, and 6 of Annex V. No placards posted in the vicinity of the garbage separating station. MARPOL 2011 Annex Reg. 10.1.1 40ac
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 17 April 2018
Resolution: Garbage placards posted
Documentation › Logs/Records › Garbage Recordkeeping
Issued 14 April 2018
Resolved
Every ship 400 gross tons shall be provided with a Garbage Record book which shall be in a form specified in appendix II to Annex V. Garbage record book is not in accordance with resolution MEPC. 277(70) MARPOL 2011 Annex V Reg. 10.3 40ac
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 17 April 2018
Resolution: New garbage record book onboard.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Transfer Equipment Test/Inspection Records
Issued 14 April 2018
Resolved
No person may use any equipment for transfer operations unless the vessel tests the equipment. The transfer pipe system from oil and fuel bunkering has not been tested at 1.5 times the maximum allowable working pressure using liquid annually. 33CFR156.170(c)(4)
Action required: 703 - Prior to bunkering operations
Resolved 20 April 2018
Resolution: Received class report attesting testing of the bunker lines
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Responsibilities/Authority
Issued 22 March 2018
Resolved
Objective evidence discovered during an expanded ISM exam revealed the following nonconformities(see Form B) 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.74 SOLAS(2014 CONS)IX/3.1 ISM Code Part A
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 March 2018
Resolution: Recieved class report attesting to corrections and went onboard to verify.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Manifold
Issued 22 March 2018
Resolved
9800 - The arrangements for the storage, distribution and utilization of other flammable oils shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and person on board. Generator #3 is leaking fuel oil at a rate of 2 drops/second. Additionally, the crew has rigged a rubber hose from the fuel supply tank located above the generator to the generator’s integral tank. Furthermore, the crew has rigged a separate rubber hose from the generator #2's fuel injection line into the bilge that leaks fuel oil at a rate of 5 drops/second. 74 SOLAS (97 Cons.) II-2/15.4
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 March 2018
Resolution: Repairs made and approved by Class. PSC personnel verified proper operation of equipment.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 22 March 2018
Resolved
0999 All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. Protective sheathing is torn as it enters the transformer box located near the cargo workshop. A separate transformer box outside of the steering gear room is broken, exposing the internal wiring to the elements. The protective sheathing on the power cord to the grinder located in the steering room is frayed exposing the wires to the elements. Lastly, the hot water pipe in the steering room is leaking condensation onto an electrical outlet located below. 74 SOLAS (97 Cons.) II-1/45.1.3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 March 2018
Resolution: Repairs made and approved by Class. PSC personnel verified proper operation of equipment.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 22 March 2018
Resolved
0725 Maintenance, testing and inspections shall be carried out based on the guidelines developed by the Organization. The CO2 bottles have not been hydrostatically tested within the last ten years in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1432. Their last hydro date was February 2008. 74 SOLAS (14 Cons.) II-2/2.2.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 March 2018
Resolution: Repairs made and approved by Class. PSC personnel verified proper operation of equipment.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Trunk
Issued 22 March 2018
Resolved
9800 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 and shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board. There are two holes, each one inch in diameter, in the engine room common exhaust trunk which allows exhaust to leak back into the engine space. 74 SOLAS (97 Cons.) II-1/26.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 March 2018
Resolution: Repairs made and approved by Class. PSC personnel verified proper operation of equipment.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Oil Record Book
Issued 22 March 2018
Resolved
1710 The Oil Record Book (ORB) shall be completed whenever there is collection and disposal of oil resides (sludge). The Oil Record Book does not appropriately document the total amount of sludge retained on board in tank #13. Additionally, the capacity of the tank noted in the ORB does not match the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate. MARPOL (11 Cons.) Annex I/Reg.17.2.3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 March 2018
Resolution: Class made corrections to IOPP form A and new entries made in oil record book. PSC personnel verified changes.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 22 March 2018
Resolved
0820 The machinery shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being paid to moving parts. The safety shield on the #1 generator is missing. 74 SOLAS (97 Cons.) II-1/26.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 March 2018
Resolution: Recieved class report attesting to corrections and went onboard to verify
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 22 March 2018
Resolved
The construction of all doors and door frames in “A” class divisions, shall provide resistance to fire as well as to the passage of smoke and flame. The door from the galley into the corridor and the door from the galley to the mess room are equipped with holdback hooks rendering them non “A” class divisions. 74 SOLAS (97 Cons.) II-2/30.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 March 2018
Resolution: Repairs made and approved by Class. PSC personnel verified removal of holdback hooks.
Communications › Visual Communication › Signalling Lamp
Issued 22 March 2018
Resolved
1551 All ships 150 gross tonnage and upwards shall be fitted with a daylight signaling lamp using an energy source of electrical power not solely dependent upon the ship’s power supply. Ship was not supplied with a daylight signaling lamp complying with the regulations. 74 SOLAS (14 Cons.) V/19.2.2.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 March 2018
Resolution: New daylight signaling lamp with battery pack recieved. PSC personnel verified equipment was on board vessel.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Angle Indicator
Issued 22 March 2018
Resolved
1581 The angular position of the rudder shall be indicated on the navigation bridge. The readings for the rudder angle on the bridge differs between 5-8 degrees from the reading in the steering room. 74 SOLAS (97 Cons.) II-1/29.11.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 March 2018
Resolution: Repairs made and approved by Class. PSC personnel verified proper operation of equipment.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Transfer Procedures
Issued 22 March 2018
Resolved
The required transfer procedures must be permanently posted or available at a place where the procedures can be easily seen and used by members of the crew when engaged in transfer operations. The vessel’s transfer procedures are not posted or in a location which can easily seen during operations. 33 CFR 155.740(c)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 March 2018
Resolution: Recieved class report attesting to corrections and went onboard to verify
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 14 March 2017
Resolved
1799- Other (MARPOL Annex I) - 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. Oily water separator was found to have a temporary repair using flex hose. 74 SOLAS (2014 Cons) CH. I/Reg.11
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 March 2017
Resolved 24 March 2017
Resolution: IBS submitted class attestation to permanent repair on the pipe. PSCO verified documentation.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Responsibilities/Authority
Issued 24 February 2017
Resolved
Objective evidence discovered during an expanded ISM exam revealed the following nonconformities(see Form B) 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.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 March 2017
Resolution: ISM Audit completed by Class Society with Company follow-up to rectify issues determined within the SMS to be deficient. USCG team attended vessel to confirm with Master and Company representative of resolution of their safety management prectices.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 24 February 2017
Resolved
Cargo ports and other similar openings in the sides of ships below the freeboard deck shall be fitted with doors so designed as to ensure watertightness. Rags are being used in place of gasket material on the port side shell door below the deck line.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 March 2017
Resolution: USCG Team identified watertight gasket installed.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 24 February 2017
Resolved
Fire extinguishing medium, CO2, shall be stored in a room which shall be situated in a safe and readily accessible position and shall be effectively ventilated. Ventilation for the CO2 room is inoperable due to missing electrical supply fuses, rendering the space hazardous for entry.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 March 2017
Resolution: USCG Team identified proper ventilation for the CO2 room.
Engineering › Electric Propulsion System › Wiring
Issued 24 February 2017
Resolved
All electrical cables and wiring external to equipment shall be at least of flame retardant type and shall be so installed as not to impair their original flame retardant properties. Two cables running through the engine room overhead have severe deterioration of the external jacket, exposing the internal shielding.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 March 2017
Resolution: USCG Team identified shielded wiring.
Lifesaving › Liferaft Equipment › Instructions (immediate action)
Issued 24 February 2017
Resolved
The liferaft container shall be marked with all of the required markings. The port and starboard liferaft container labels were found faded, torn, and illegible.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 March 2017
Resolution: USCG Team identified liferafts properly labeled.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 24 February 2017
Resolved
Self-igniting lights shall be capable of burning continuously or flashing at a rate of 50 flashes per minute. Port side self-igniting light does not operate.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 March 2017
Resolution: USCG Team identified proper flashing buoy light.
Fire Fighting › International Shore Connection › Washers
Issued 24 February 2017
Resolved
The international shore connection shall be kept aboard the ship together with a gasket, four 16mm bolts, 50 mm in length, and eight washers. No washers are located with the international shore connection.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 March 2017
Resolution: USCG Team identified replaced washers.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 24 February 2017
Resolved
The condition of the ship & its equipment shall be maintained to conform w/ the provisions of the present regulations to ensure the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea w/o danger to ship or pers on board. A temp repair was made to H2O cooling lines #1 Gen using a soft patch w/ rubber & hose clamp.Flex joint cargo vent line broken ,fire detect DK2 cargo hold disconnected.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 March 2017
Resolution: USCG Team identified jacketing replaced properly, flex joint repair corrected, fire detection was removed and not in the vessel FCP.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Transformer
Issued 24 February 2017
Resolved
All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. Port side forward deck 2 has a transformer temporarily wired and set on a metal shelf. Installation was not approved by the Administration and poses a safety hazard.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 March 2017
Resolution: USCG Team identified wiring corrected.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 15 August 2016
Resolved
0750 - Fire fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available. Fire hose on port quarter contains several holes and gashes - 74 SOLAS (2014) II-2/14.2.1.2 - 10C
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 August 2016
Resolved 15 August 2016
Resolution: PSC Miami examiners observed vessel replace fire hose while onboard.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Mark
Issued 15 August 2016
Resolved
1220 - The lines which indicate the load line assigned in accordance with these regulations shall be forward of the center of the ring. Vessels load line marking on the port side is not in accordance with certificate - ILLC 66 Annex I/Reg 6 - 16bc
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 August 2016
Resolved 2 September 2016
Resolution: Visually inspected load line marking and confirmed matches load line certificate and verified class cert from IBS attesting to the proper marking.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 15 August 2016
Resolved
1230 - Efficient guard rails or bulwarks shall be fitted to all exposed parts of the freeboard and superstructure decks. Port and starboard guard rails are missing in multiple locations. Bulwark for guard rail located in the bow thruster room is broken -ILLC 66 Annex I/Reg 25.2 - 16bc
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 August 2016
Resolved 2 September 2016
Resolution: Inspected and verified all guard rails on deck and in the bow thruster room were properly repaired and reviewed the class report from IBS confiming proper repair.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 15 August 2016
Resolved
0750 - Maintence testing and inspections shall be carried out based on the guidlines developed by the organization. High pressure CO2 system protecting the paint locker has not been serviced since 10JUN15. CO2 bottle no labeling and identification - 74 SOLAS(2014) II-2/14.2.2.1 - 16bc
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 August 2016
Resolved 2 September 2016
Resolution: Verified certificate of service and sticker on bottle from High Seas Trading Co. attesting to the servicing of the CO2 extinguisher for the paint locker.
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Anchoring Arrangement
Issued 8 February 2016
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations.. While at anchorage on 02/07/16, vessel's portside anchor became stuck. Crew cut anchor leaving vessel with only one operable anchor. 74SOLAS (Cons. Ed. 14) CH. I/Reg 11 (a) Action taken: 16bc
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 February 2016
Resolved 23 February 2016
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Angle Indicator
Issued 8 February 2016
Resolved
The angular position of the rudder shall be recognizable in the steering gear compartment. During steering gear test the rudder angle indicator in the steering gear room stayed in idle position. 74 SOLAS (97 Cons Ed) CH. II-1/Reg. 29.2.3.11.2 Action taken: 16bc
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 February 2016
Resolved 23 February 2016