USNS LARAMIE

The discharge arrangements shall be so designed that the minimum quantity required. The steering gear halon bottle was not properly assembled for operation and activation head on main space bottle was loose.

All life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Sheave in remote lowering system was painted over causing wire to part and repeatedly engage break during recovery of the #2 lifeboat. Life boat would not as designed from inside the boat.

The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good working order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: structural fire protection, including fire-resisting divisions, and protection of opening and penetrations of these devisions. The "A Class" fire boundary deck of the bridge has four (4)opened, partially sealed and/or mixed material cable penetrations in overhead of the gyro equipment room. SOLAS 74 (2020 ED.)II-2/14.1.1.1

The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good working order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: structural fire protection, including fire-resisting divisions, and protection of opening and penetrations of these devisions. The cargo control room "A Class" fire boundary overhead,beneath the bridge, and bulkheads adjacent to master's stateroom and gyro equipment room, has eight (8)open, partially sealed and/or mixed materials in cable penetrations. SOLAS 74 (2020 ED.)II-2/14.1.1.1

The high-level alarm required by paragraph (a) of this section must— (1) Activate an alarm once the cargo level reaches 95 percent of the tank capacity or higher, but before the tank overfill alarm; (2) Be identified with the legend “High-level Alarm” in black letters at least 50.8 millimeters (2 inches) high on a white background; and (3) Activate a visible and audible alarm so that it can be seen and heard on the vessel where cargo transfer is controlled. Fwd indication station light and audible did not operate

Stairways and ladders shall be so arranged as to provide, from all accommodation spaces and fromspaces in which the crew is normally employed, other than machinery spaces, ready means of escape to the open deck and thence to the lifeboats and liferafts Escape hatch in fire marshal locker in operative and escape ladder near nixie rm blocked.

Not less than two of the lifebuoys shall also be provided with self­activating smokesignals complying with the requirements of regulation 31.3 and be capable of quick release from the navigation bridge. Stbd bridge buoy was missing plug.

that for such members supporting lifeboat and liferaft areas and "A" class divisions,the temperature rise limitation specified in paragraph 2 shall apply at the end of 1h. provide cert that frp grating in way of lifeboat embarkation meets requirements.

Internal combustion engines of 2,250 kW and above or having cylinders of more than 300mm bore shall be provided with crankcase oil mist detectors or engine bearing temperature monitors or equivalent devices. Hoses to STBD mde oil mist were lose and pulled back on sampling ports.

Where in any protected space a fixed low expansion foam fire extinguishing system is fitted in addition to the requirements of regulation 7, aft foam tank cover was off and vent appears to be clogged.

Terminations and joints in all conductors shall be so made as to retain the original electrical, mechanical, flameretarding. Wire nuts are being utilized in port gen sensor wires

The fire resistance of doors shall, as far as practicable be equivalent to that of the division in which they are fitted. Fire door 1-108-1 would not close properly.

The fire resistance of doors shall, as far as practicable be equivalent to that of the division in which they are fitted. Doors and door frames in "A" class divisions shall be constructed of steel. They shall be so constructed as to be capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame to the end of the one hour standard fire test. Vessel changed "A" class fire door gaskets proved proof new gaskets meet the requirement for that division and are approved by door mfg or from ABS engineering .

Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. Vessel reported a "dime" size hole in the AFFF delivery line on the tank deck. Affect repairs to the satisfaction of class. 74SOLAS(20)II-2/14.2.1.2

The condition of the ship and equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. Vessel's fire servicing has not been completed. Complete fire servicing for entire vessel.74 SOLAS (14) I/11

The condition of the ship and equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. STBD side rescue boat emergency lighting is not operational. Make permanent repairs to emergency lighting. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11

The condition of the ship and equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. FWD overflow alarm has burnt out bulb. Repair light prior to cargo operations.

The condition of the ship and equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. Vessel's cargo transfer hoses were last hydrostatically tested in 2018. Verify vessel's hoses have been tested within approved MSC/USCG maintenance periodicity. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11

The condition of the ship and equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. Vessel could not determine which lights were emergency lights for liferafts. Determine which lights are on emergency lighting and verify proper operation to the satisfaction of ABS. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11

The condition of the ship and equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. Galley line hood does not fully close in the latched position. Scullery hood is missing gasket at the bottom where it seals. Make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of ABS. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11

The condition of the ship and equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. Self closing doors 4-38-2, 4-39-2, and 1-113-1 are not closing properly. Make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of ABS. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11

The condition of the ship and equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. Vessel's junction box V-70375-JB on tank deck was hanging and not secured by it's brackets. Make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of ABS. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11

The condition of the ship and equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. The pressure switch junction box is 100% wasted for the emergency diesel generator fixed CO2 system. Make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of ABS. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11

The condition of the ship and equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. Throughout vessel containment mechanical plugs would not thread into outlets, ball valves would not shut, and wastage was noted on containment walls. Make repairs to the satisfaction of ABS. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11

The condition of the ship and equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. Waste oil pipe on the port side of the FWD pump room had a soft patch over the pipe. Make repairs to the satisfaction of ABS. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11

The condition of the ship and equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. STBD CT winch brake is wasted. Make repairs to the satisfaction of ABS.74 SOLAS (14) I/11

The condition of the ship and equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. Port CT winch has been removed; wiring is still in place and exposed on deck. Make repairs to the satisfaction of ABS. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11

The condition of the ship and equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. Multiple dead end wires were found in transformer room on the aft tank deck. Make repairs to the satisfaction of ABS. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11

The condition of the ship and equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. Signal shack above bridge has wire penetration with missing approved stuffing. Make repairs to the satisfaction of ABS. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11

The condition of the ship and equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. QAWTD 1-39-2 had linkage fall off of the door. Make repairs to the satisfaction of ABS.74 SOLAS (14) I/11

The condition of the ship and equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. Quarterdeck shack doors, 1-50-1 and 1-50-2 had severe wastage on the bottom knife edges. Make repairs to the satisfaction of ABS.74 SOLAS (14) I/11

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. Vessel’s maintenance of the open deck has not met the requirements of the regulations. Many areas are significantly deteriorated and corroded to an unsafe condition putting the safety of the ship and crew in jeopardy. 74 SOLAS (14) IX/3 ISM Part A/10

All access openings in bulkheads of enclosed superstructures shall be fitted with doors weathertight when closed. The following doors do not properly operate as designed: 1. 01-102-3 WTD cannot dog 2. 01-106-3 WTD cannot dog 3. 01-110-4 WTD upper hinge needs repair, pin is missing retention on bottom 4. 01-85-6 WTD-bottom two hinges have pins which are far too short 5. 01-72-4 WTD cannot dog 6. 1-131-3 WTD has significant deterioration around striker plate. ILLC 66 II/12

Manholes and flush scuttles shall be closed by substantial covers capable of being made watertight. The following manholes and scuttles do not meet this requirement as designed: 1. Scuttle S1-141-1 missing dog cotter pins. 2. Bolts missing on access cover/manhole for vent 01-94-2 3. Access 02-37 is missing 7 dogs 4. Rope scuttle 02-19-2 dog is warped 5. Bos’n locker hatch 02 deck pins for dogs need cotter pins 6. Rope scuttle 02-18-1 missing dog 7. Stud missing on butter worth opening 4S. ILLC 66 II/18

Ventilator openings shall be provided with weathertight closing appliances. The following ventilators were unable to properly close as designed: 1. Vent 1-143-1 won’t secure. 2. Vent 1-150-3 missing dog and cotter pins. 4. Emergency Escape Scuttle seized and does not open on mooring deck. 5. Forward port fire dampers (3 total) missing all dogs. 6. Fire damper 1-60-1 missing dogs 7. Port vent covers (3 total) missing dogs near shore tie connections. 8. Hatch 1-59-2 has broken dogs. 9. Quarterdeck office 1-50-2 weathertight door cannot dog 10. Cannot dog 01 deck ventilators in vicinity of ME LO DR TANK and FO STRG OVFL TANK 11. 01 deck frame 110 aft of house-2 ventilators had missing pins without cotter pin retention 12. 01 deck frame 78 ventilator missing pin without cotter pin retention 13. Ventilator at 02-25-1 insufficient channel to retain gasket 14. 02 deck frame 32 storeroom ventilator insufficient channel to retain gasket and hinges severely wasted 15. 01-72-2 ventilator pin is not retained via cotter pin 16. 01 deck frame 66 two ventilators will not close 17. 02 deck frame 17 two ventilators will not close and gaskets are falling out 18. 02-14-2 paint locker ventilator-gasket missing/not retained 19. 02-12-2 ventilator-gasket missing/not retained 20. 01 deck Frame 110 fire damper not closing 21. 08-64-1 Pilothouse exhaust ventilator wasted. ILLC 66 II/19

Where air pipes to ballast and other tanks extend above the freeboard or superstructure deck, the exposed parts of the pipes shall be of substantial construction. The following vents 1. Ballast tank vent 1-47-2 is deteriorated and has holes. 2. 7P cargo hatch vent has significant corrosion and needs to be addressed. 3. 2C cargo hatch vent has significant corrosion and needs to be addressed. 4. Cannot dog two air pipe closures for ME LO DR TANK and FO STRG OVFL TANK 5. Cannot dog airpipe 01-96-2 6. 02 deck storeroom air pipe has severely corroded flange and closure 7. 02 deck storeroom 2 includes two pins that are missing cotter pins 8. 01 deck frame 66 three airpipes cannot close. ILLC 66 II/20

Provision shall be made to guard against liquid rising in the venting system; this shall be accomplished by high-level alarms or overfill control systems, or other equivalent means. The high-level alarm on the 4 center cargo tank is inoperative. Correct deficiency prior to loading cargo in the four center cargo tank. 74 SOLAS (97) II-2/59.1.6

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. Rescue boat davit guide pins are bent and upper roller is delaminated. 74 SOLAS (14) III/20.2

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. The starboard rescue boat sponson is delaminated at starboard quarter in way of the transom. 74 SOLAS (14) III/20.2

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 aboard. Davit arms on all four davit show areas of deterioration. Provide OEM technician’s report. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11(a)

All life-saving appliances shall be fitted with retro-reflective material where it will assist in detection and in accordance with the recommendations of the Organization. Port lifeboats numbers two and four have worn retro-reflective material. 734 SOLAS (97) III/30.7

Posters or signs shall be provided on or in the vicinity of survival craft and their launching controls illustrating the purpose of controls and the procedures for operating the appliance and give relevant instructions or warnings. The lifeboat and liferaft embarkation and launching locations did not have posters or signs provided. 74 SOLAS (14) III/9.2.1

Life-saving appliances which are subject to deterioration with age shall be marked with a means for determining their age or the date by which they must be replaced. Ring lifebuoy waterlights had installed expired batteries. 74 SLOAS (97) III/30.3

Life-saving appliances and arrangements shall be approved by the Administration. Two lifebuoys on the navigation bridge have self-activating smoke signals that are not approved by the Administration. 74 SOLAS (97) III/7.1.3

Containers, brackets, racks, and other similar stowage locations for life-saving equipment shall be marked with symbols in accordance with the recommendations of the Organization. Multiple life-saving stowage locations are missing the required symbols. 74 SOLAS (14) III/20.1.10

Stairways which penetrate more than a single deck shall be protected by self-closing doors at all levels. Doors 06-70-1, 06-69-1, 1-105-2, and 1-106-1 do not close completely on their own. 74 SOLAS (97) II-2/46.2

After any survey of the ship, no change shall be made in the structural arrangements, machinery, equipment, and other items covered by the survey, without sanction of the Administration. Flight deck missing portable fire extinguishers. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11(b)

In addition to complying with the specific provisions for fire integrity of bulkheads and decks, the minimum fire integrity of decks shall be as prescribed in Table 44.1. Four through-Bridge deck cable transits, under four radars, are not provided with approved fire stop meeting the requirements for an A-60 boundary. 74 SOLAS (97) II-2/44.1

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 aboard. Flight deck portable fire extinguisher number 18 has a wasted bracket. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11(a)

On a tankship, each cargo tank must be equipped with an overfill device that meets the requirements for tank overfill alarms under 46 CFR 39.2007(b)(2) and (3), and (d)(1) through (d)(4). The overfill alarm required must be identified with the legends “TANK OVERFILL ALARM” in black letters 2 inches high on a white background.

After any survey of the ship have 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. The Port CPP low sump level alarm is not functional. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11(b)

After any survey of the ship have 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. The #3 and #4 SSDG winding temperature sensors are not functional. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11(b)

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 aboard. Port side, tank top deck electrical cableway brackets are wasted. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11(b)

After any survey of the ship have 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. Remove all extension cords from cable trays including one tied around sprinkler head near deck locker 1-42-2. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11(b)

After any survey of the ship have 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. Descale and provide UT shots under emergency fire pump foundation due to significant corrosion. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11(b)

After any survey of the ship have 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. Provide proper support for educator valve on discharge side of emergency fire pump. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11(b)

After any survey of the ship have 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. Foundation for machinery ventilation supply fan 04-92-1 and 04-92-3 is significantly corroded.

After any survey of the ship have 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. Deck is thinning on 01 deck, port and starboard, IVO frame 52. Complete UT shots and provide report to ensure steel thickness in accordance with structural design. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11(b)

Cables and wiring shall be installed and supported in such a manner as to avoid chafing or other damage. Port and starboard cable runs on cargo deck are significantly corroded and in some locations (overhead by hatch 9P and 10P and light fixture by 9S) are broken completely. Provide proper support for electrical wire runs on cargo deck. 74 SOLAS (97) II-1/45.5.5

Where penetrations of watertight bulkheads and internal decks are necessary for access, piping, electrical cables, etc, arrangements are to be made to maintain the watertight integrity. The following penetrations were found to not be watertight: (16AC) 1. Messenger winch has corroded and jagged steel kickpipe endangering electrical cables 2. Cable penetrations on port side of quarterdeck office 1-50-2 not watertight. 3. Cable penetration above WTD #3 going into Steering Gear not watertight. 4. Starboard winch cable penetration not watertight on aft mooring deck. 74 SOLAS (97) II-1/25.9

Repair or replace the vessels starboard rescue boat with a fully functional SOLAS/USCG approved rescue boat to the satisfaction of class prior to departure from Hampton Roads, VA. SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 20.2

Determine the amount of damage that the starboard rescue boat sustained and provide a repair proposal for the identified damage to the satisfaction of the vessel's classification society prior to departure from Hampton Roads, VA. SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 20.2

Vessel must have an operational rescue boat to the satisfaction of attending class surveyor.

79 food rations found with failed vacuum seal. Renew required food rations for each person the lifeboats are permitted to accomodate to the satisfaction of attending class surveyor.

Vessel’s #3 life boat is inoperable to go astern, provide class report attesting proper repair and operation before leaving Jebel Ali.