R. J. PFEIFFER

Whenever an accident occurs to a ship or a defect is discovered, either of which affects the safety of the ship or the efficiency or completeness of its lifesaving appliances or other equipment, the master or owner of the ship shall report at the earliest opportunity to the Administration, the nominated surveyor or recognized organization responsible for issuing the relevant certificate, who shall cause investigations to be initiated to determine whether a survey, as required by regulations 7, 8, 9 or 10, is necessary. Vessel Captain reported reoccurring faulty UPS affecting vessel automation. Vessel not authorized to run a periodically unattended machinery space when UPS is offline. Company is to notify classification society (ABS) and provide a cause and corrective action report.

The company should identify potential emergency shipboard situations, and establish procedures to respond to them. General instructions for fighting fires was not available. Firefighting manual was provided but was incomplete. When asked about general company policies for shipboard boundary cooling, overhaul of spaces, procedures for entering a space that a fixed CO2 system was used, none could be provided. Procedures for a hose team to attack a fire such as direct and indirect attack procedures were not available. Conduct an SMC audit on fire fighting procedures and instructions to be used for the vessel to establish updated procedures to respond to a fire. Complete corrective actions in 90 days.74 SOLAS (24) IX/3.1 ISM Code 8.1 ISM Code 8.2

The company shall 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 inspections are held at appropriate intervals. During random sampling of parts identified in NSE, 2 of 5 items of the sample contained the incorrect number identified. Conduct an SMC audit on spare parts inventory. Complete corrective actions in 90 days.

The company shall 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 inspections are held at appropriate intervals. Special Tools required for PSTP's were not calibrated. After review of NSE, special tools requiring calibration were not identified and being tracked. Calibrate required equipment and update SMS to ensure inspections of special tools are held at the appropriate interval.

The conditions 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 aspects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or the persons on board. The life boat and rescue boat's sliding doors are unable to latch close resulting in visible gaps, and not allowing for a weather tight seal.74 SOLAS (24) I/11

A firefighter’s outfit shall consist of an axe to the satisfaction of the Administration. All firefighter’s outfits are not outfitted with and axe as required. 74 SOLAS (97) II-2/ 17.1.1.5

The international shore connection shall be kept aboard the ship together wiht a gasket. No gasket provided for port or starboard international shore connection. 74 SOLAS (97 Cons.) II-2/19.4 16a

Lifebuoys complying with requirements of paragraph 2.1.1 fo the Code shall be so distributed as to be readily available on both sides of the ship. Five (5) lifebuoys were found unservicable with dry-rotted plugs compromising watertightness. 74 SOLAS (2020 Cons.) III/7.1 16a

Fire resistance doors shall as far a practicable be equivalent to that of the division in which they are fitted. Doors required to be self-closing shall not be fitted with hold-back hooks. Class “A” doors in the galley and C deck baggage locker were fitted with hold backs. 74 SOLAS (97) II-2/47

The machinery and associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. Two main engine expansion joints, 1 flexible joint adjacent to the auxiliary boiler and 1 bolted joint at the exhaust header, are failing and require renewal. 74 SOLAS (97) II-1/26

Stairways and lift trunks which penetrate more than a single deck shall be surrounded by at least A-0 class divisions and be protected by self-closing doors at all levels. Main deck self-closing stairwell door would not full close. 74 SOLAS (97) II-2/46.1

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. Port steering gear motor support fractured at the port aft foot. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11

Hydraulic power-operated steering gear shall be provided with the following: arrangements to maintain the cleanliness of the hydraulic fluid. Abandoned port and starboard mooring winch hydraulic control lines in steering space found leaking. 74 SOLAS (97) II-1/29.12.1

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. Potable hot water supply line directly above the water heater found with cut pipe support and tie wire holding it in place. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11

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. Multi cable transit behind the door of the Navigation Equipment Locker space on the bridge is missing half of structural fire protection where it penetrates the A-60 deck below. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11

Electrical installations shall be such that: the safety of passengers, crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. Starboard boat deck ladder well emergency lighting housing has broken latch and is being held in place with metal band. 74 SOLAS (97) II-1/40

Electrical installations shall be such that: the safety of passengers, crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. Two dead end wires found under port side A-Deck platform. 74 SOLAS (97) II-1/40

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. Forty gallons of kerosene found stored in 5 gallon plastic jugs in the engine room. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11

Any required fixed fire detection shall be capable of immediate operation at all times. Smoke detector above lube oil purifier found covered in plastic. 74 SOLAS (97) II-2/13.1.1

Doors provided to ensure the watertight integrity of internal openings which are used while at sea are to be sliding watertight doors capable of being remotely closed from the bridge...Indicators are to be provided at the control position showing whether the doors are open or closed. Open indicator on bridge for shaft alley WTD was inoperable. 74 SOLAS (97) II-1/25-9.2

Vessel shall be equipped with a block diagram and operating instructions for remote steering. No diagram or remote operating procedures were available on the bridge.

09SEP22: The rating of the overload circuit protection shall be indicated. The 24VDC Distribution circuit breaker panel located in the Emergency generator room has 2 breakers with inappropriate ratings. Emergency SWBD control and alarm DC6 is labeled for a 15AT breaker and installed with a 50 amp. Emergency SWBD control and alarm DC7 is labeled for a 50AT breaker and installed with a 15 amp.

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. Stbd sea chest vent line holed. 74 SOLAS (20 cons) I/11

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. The emergency fire pump found with multiple fractures in the foundation. 74 SOLAS (20 cons) I/11

All steering gear components and the rudder stock shall be of sound and reliable construction to the satisfaction of the administration. Fractures found in the foundations for the port and stbd steering motors at the following locations: port motor outboard forward and aft corners- stbd pump aft outboard corner. 74 SOLAS (97 cons) II-1 Reg 29.2.1

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. Hydraulic oil leak noted at the Quick Closing Valve for #2 LO Storage. 74 SOLAS (20 cons) I/11

Where penetrations of watertight bulkheads are necessary for electrical cables arrangements are to be made to maintain the watertight integrity. Modified multi cable transit found between the engine room and shaft alley. 74 SOLAS (97 cons) II-1 Reg 25-9.1

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. Bridge emergency power breaker panel EP102 and main deck lighting panel L102 are not properly labeled for circuits they serve. Both panels list multiple spare switches that are energized. 74 SOLAS (20 cons) I/11

Each discharge operation shall be recorded in the Garbage Record Book. Between 12JUL21 – 19SEP21, six entries were made where discharges to reception facilities were recorded in the ‘into sea’ column which included plastics and e-wastes. Reception facility receipts corresponded to the quantities and dates where the six incorrect entries were made. Discussed discrepancies with [name withheld] who noted the error and will make entries in the proper column going forward. MARPOL Annex V/9

Before the ship leaves and at all times during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Both port and stbd lifeboat kort nozzle fin and attachment bearings are damaged and seized in place.

Fire protection system to ensure required performance to include structural fire protection. Aft inboard upper EDG insulation and sheet metal shall be repaired original.

Condition and equipment shall be maintained to surveyed condition. DG exhaust and bunker line lagging shall be repaired to original.

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. Company should establish maintenance procedures that scrutinize the exterior condition and attachments on installed lifeboats.

Before the ship leaves an at all times during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Following an approved temporary repair to correct Item No. 1), Palfinger and ABS require a permanent repair of both port & starboard kort nozzle, kort nozzle attachment points, and installed fin.

Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good and working order and readily available for immediate use. Emergency fire pump unable to be started for adequate pressure. 74 SOLAS (2014) II-2/14.2.1.2

Vessels in oceans service shall be fitted with hawsers in general agreement with Standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping. Bow spring mooring line discovered severely deteriorated. 46 CFR 96.07-5(a)

No electrical equipment shall be installed unless the equipment is appropriatey certified for safe usage. Installed paint locker light discovered not intrinsically safe. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/45.10.3

All access openings in bulkheads shall be permanently and strongly attached to the bulkhead and secured with clamping devices. Latch mechanism on stbd side A-deck door discovered broken. ILLC Part 1, Annex I, Chapter II, Reg 12.1

For all hatchways in position 1 or 2 steel bars or other equivalent means shall be provided in order to efficiently and independently to secure each section of watchway covers. Sliding dogs discovered misaligned for portside Bay #43 and stbdside Bay #35 and bay #37. ILLC Part 1, Annex I, Chapter II, Reg 15.13

After any survey of the ship has been completed, no change shall be made to the structure. Hatch dog for stbd generator one and two emergency escapes discovered loose. ILLC Part 1, Article 15

Openings in freeboard decks shall be protected by an enclosed superstructure of rquivalent strength and weathertightness. Lower ventilation opening for portside tunnel found with deteriorated lower knife edge. ILLC Part 1, Annex I, Chapter II, Reg 18.2

Doors provided to ensure watertight integrity of internal openings are to be sliding watertight doors with indicators provided at the control position showing whether the doors are open or closed. Open indicator light was out for watertight doors on bridge. 74 SOLAS (2004) II-1/25-9.3

After any survey of the ship, no change shall be made in the structure, fittings, or arrangements. Discovered a missing coaming plug in stbd aft bay #46. MARPOL Annex 1, Reg 6.4.2

74 SOLAS (97) II-2/47.1 The fire resistance of doors shall be equivalent to that of the division in which they are fitted. Self-closing doors from stairway on A and B deck did not close all the way. 15ac

Fire hose at station #31 leaked from pressed fitting during drill. Hose destoryed and replaced by Ship's personnel.

Identified 3 dead end cables on bridge behind chart table.

Focsel hatch leading down to bosn stores had a grating with equipment stored on it. Restricting egress from bosn stores.

Prove proper operation emergency fuel quick closing valves.

Prove proper operation of number 1,2 and 4 engine ventilation supply closures.

Conduct blowout of fixed fire fighting system piping. Remove any foreign matter to blow clear.

Prove proper operation of E/R natural exhaust ventilation closure.

Prove General Alarm activate in accordance with provisions outlined in SOLAS.

Prove proper operation of the upper L/O purifier heater safety valves.

Prove proper operation of the lower HFO purifier heater safety valves

Make permanent repairs to 5C HFO tank top at frame 70.

Verify proper operation of overflow arrangment for F/O system.

Replace tank level indicator for 5C HFO tank.

Complete 100% satisfactory testing of Class approved Periodic Safety Test Procedures (PSTP) and Design Verification Test Procedures (DVTP) in presence of your ACS or Coast Guard Marine Inspectors. Until all issues related to deficiencies noted in the PSTP and/ or DVTP are rectified, the COI endorsement for periodically unattended machinery space operations (PUMS) is suspended. (See attached 835)

Make permanent repairs to steering gear rudder seals. (upper & lower)

The 440 Volt main switchboard ground detection panel P220 had a total loss of A Phase gorund. CHENG was unusre if transformer was bad or just totally unwired.

The 110 V panel L105 and D Deck Laundry has no ground detection on the secondary side of the transformer.

Provide main source of electrical power of sufficient capacity that in the event of any one generator set being stopped it will still be possible to supply necessary services for normal operations. See Case Activity 4425741 for more details and corrected actions.

Clean and remove excessive oil accumulations in the engine room to reduce risk of fire and ensure the ship is fit to proceed to sea.

Prove proper operation of the starboard winch after repairs. Vessel is allowed a one way voyage to its next port of Hawaii to conduct test, with the temporary installation of extra liferafts for 100% of the personnel on board.

Repair fuel leak, replace fuel soaked lagging & exposed electrical wires on fuel circ/transfer pumps.

Remove fuel & oil soaked absorbent rags from under fuel circ/transfer pumps.

Remove hydraulic oil & oil soaked absorbent rags from steering gear pumps/cofferdam area

Submit Alternative Marine Power (AMP) connect/disconnect procedures to OCMI for Approval prior to using system.

Prove proper operation of main engine starting system in presence of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector IAW 46 CFR 91.30. The vessel is restricted from movement until this item is verified corrected.

LOD issued for inoperable 10cm S band radar.

Replace missing spanner wrench on #31 fire station IAW SOLAS 74/78 II-2/21.

Replace leaking hose connection for jacket water system on emergency diesel generator IAW SOLAS 74/78 II-1/43.

Clean excessive oil in emergency diesel generator room 4 IAW SAOLAS 74/78 I11 (a).

SOLAS 6-man liferaft forward of cargo compartments missing ID card. All other markings were current and correct. 46 CFR 160.

The 10 cm radar failed. No Synce pulse.

FAILURE TO HAVE A PROPERLY FUNCTIONING ILLUMINATED RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR IN THE WHEELHOUSE. CORRECT PRIOR TO SAILING._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

FAILURE TO LOG INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT AFTER CONDUCTING PRE-ARRIVAL CHECKLIST/TEST IN BRIDGE NAVIGATIONAL LOG BOOK.

FAILURE TO NOTIFY NEAREST COTP AFTER DISCOVERING INOPERABLE NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT (RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR).

Provide copy of original USCG approved plans for OWS system. If approved plans are not available, provide/submit plans for the OWS system to the cognizant OCMI for approval.

The electrical power to the OWS system shall be secured, all valves shall be blocked and all discharge lines shall be blanked until proper operation has been proven to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI.

Make permanent repairs to the Oily Water Separator System.

PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FROM SAN FRANCISCO BAY, CLASS (ABS) MUST ATTEND TO DIAGNOSE AND VERIFY REPAIRS TO PNEUMATIC SHUTDOWN CONTROL SIGNAL TO SHUTDOWN VALVES LOCATED ON EACH CYCLINDER FUEL PUMP.

Effect permanent repairs to the starboard steering gear control system to the satisfaction of the attending USCG marine inspector. Repairs must be made prior to the daparture of the next U.S. Port or at the discretion of the cognizant OCMI.

Support all new electrical cables with metal supports every 24 inches.

Demonstrate proper operation of auxiliary boiler aft steam safety.

Renew or repair as original the railing on starboard, aft, accommodation ladder in way of lower, outboard cable run. Provide means to prevent future railing damage caused by cable run.

Provide documentation showing approval of changes to CO2 piping to #3 cargohold to [name withheld].

Provide 3 copies of the revised fire control plan showing changes to #3 cargo hold to [name withheld].

Provide a copy of the revised approved stability letter to the [name withheld].

Provide a copy of the UWILD markings video for entry into the UWILD program(VHS format) to the [name withheld].

Provide a copy of the revised "Draft Marks and Paint Lines" drawing showingrevisions to the overboard discharge markings (sea valves) to [name withheld].

REPLACE WORN CARD FOR FOLLOW-UP STEERING MODE IN AMPLYFYING CIRCUIT BOARD FOR STBD STEERING GEAR MOTOR. DEMONSTRATE PROPER OP OF STEERING GEAR UPON REPAIR.

DEMONSTRATE OPERATION OF THE MCCS UNINTERUPTABLE POWER SUPPLIES (UPS). ITEM D1.2 OF M/V R.J. PFEIFFER VITAL SYSTEMS PERIODIC TEST PROCEDURE.

OPEN FOR INSPECTION THE FOLLOWING BALLAST TANKS AND COFFERDAMS: #1 BALLAST TANK C/L; #4 P/S FWD BALLAST TANKS; #4 P/S AFT BALLAST TANKS; #5 P/S FWD WING TANKS; #7 C/L BALLAST TANK; P/S HEELING TANKS, AND ALL COFFERDAMS._x001C_

OPEN FOR INSPECTION THE FOLLOWING SEA VALVES: AUX BLOW DOWN AT FRAME 93 P/S; BLOW OUT CONNECTION SHAFT ALLEY FRAME 101 STBD SIDE; SEA VALVES MARKEDNOS. 1,2,4,7.

MAKE PROPER REPAIR AND PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF NUMBER TWO SHIPS SERVICE GENERATOR TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE COGNIZANT OCMI.

INSTALL ONE ADDITIONAL CLASS BII EXTINGUISHER IN GALLEY WHILE GAYLORD EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM IS BEING REPAIRED.

PROVIDE COPY OF STAMPED "APPROVED" INSTALLATION PLAN FROM COAST GUARD, WASHINGTON, DC, FOR THE NEWLY INSTALLED INCINERATOR.

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARMS FOR NAVIGATION LIGHT INDICATOR PANEL.

PAINT UNDERSIDE OF L/B DAVIT ARMS AND THE DECK IMMEDIATELY BELOW THE ARMS TO INDICATE HAZARD AREA.

PROVIDE CHAFFING PAD FOR SHIP'S SERVICE AIR RECEIVER SUPPORT BRACKET.

PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION PROVING METALLIC EXPANSION JOINTS EG-F-2 AND EG-F-7 THROUGH EG-F-17 MEET ASTM STANDARD F1120.

PROVIDE APPROVAL LETTER FOR EXHAUST EXPANSION JOINTS EG-F-1, EG-F-4, EG-F- 5, AND EG-F-6.

PROVIDE FINAL VERSION OF VITAL SYSTEM PERIODIC TEST PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL.