CAPE VICTORY

All automatic, remotely controlled, or monitored vital systems addressed in 46 CFR Part 62 must have approved Design Verification and Periodic Safety test procedures (PSTP) available onboard for testing prior to issuance of the initial COI. Vessel using revision "H" of PSTPs, which has not been approved; revision"H" reflects the most current equipment, however the latest approve revision onboard was PSTP revision "E". ACP Single Supplement, 3.1.14 74SOLAS II-1/31

All exposed metal parts of electrical machines or equipment which are not intended to be "live" but are liable to become "live" under fault conditions, shall be earthed (grounded); and all electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed that danger of injury in ordinary handling shall not exist. Multiple motor controllers and electric motors identified with missing or broken ground wire in engine room. 74SOLAS II-I/27(a)(i)(1)

Wiring shall be supported in such a manner as to avoid chafing or other injury. Shaft seal oil level sensor wiring exposed and improper termination. 74SOLAS II-1/27(a)(2)(vi)

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. When in ROS status, vessel has minimum crew and maneuverability. Prior to activation, vessel must conduct fire and abandon ship drills, lower lifeboats into the water, and put all safety gear at location to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Before the ship leaves port, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. When in ROS status, vessel has minimum crew and maneuverability. Prior to activation, vessel must conduct fire and abandon ship drills, lower lifeboats into the water, and put all safety gear at location to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. SOLAS 74 III/26(a)(ii)

Fire fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order. Marine inspector observed a ruptured pipe in the firemain line IVO frame 21 of the embarkation deck ramp.

The International Load Line Certificate shall not be delivered to the ship until the officer or surveyor acting under the provisions of article 13 of the present convention has certified that the marks are correctly and permanently indicated on the ship's sides. Marine inspector observed missing authority mark while walking along side vessel

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. Crew was unable to start the port life boat.

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. All four line throwing appliances on the vessel are expired.

Emergency lighting at every boat station on deck and oversides, in all alleyways, stairways and exits, in the main machinery space and main generation space, on the navigating bridge and in the chart room shall be adequate for a period of 6 hours. Vessel's emergency lighting did not function in various locations throughout the vessel to include: officers galley, escape trunk outside of engine room and all lifesaving appliance embarkation areas.

The Administration shall be satisfied that adequate arrangements are in place to ensure that the performance of equipment in chapter V is maintained. Various navigation light bulbs are burned out with no spares available on-board the vessel.

Each operation described in paragraph 2 of this regulation shall be fully recorded without delay in the Oil Record Book Part I. Each completed operation shall be signed by the officer or officer in charge of the operations concerned and each completed page shall be signed by the master of ship. Vessels ORB has 6 pages that were not being signed by the master of ship.

Each completed page of the Garbage Record Book shall be signed by the master of ship. Vessel’s Garbage Record Book most current completed page was not signed.

All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed that the danger of injury in ordinary handling shall not exist. Vessel has exposed wires on the #2 Piston C/W Pump.

A certificate called a Cargo Ship Safety Certificate may be issued after an initial or renewal survey to a cargo ship that complies with the relevant requirements. Vessel's Form E is showing an incorrect number of liferafts listed. Prior to sailing foreign vessel must have a correct CSSE Certificate on board.

Structural fire protection, including fire-resisting divisions, and protection of openings and penetrations in these divisions shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs. In both the LP CO2 Room and the emergency generator room the vessel is utilizing two different penetration materials for a single cable run.

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. When in ROS status, vessel has minimum crew and maneuverability. Prior to activation, vessel must conduct fire and abandon ship drills, lower lifeboats into the water, and put all safety gear at location to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

The company should identify equipment the operational failure of which may result in hazardous situations. The SMS should provide for specific measures aimed at promoting the reliability of such equipment. Vessel’s SMS system requires the calibration of critical gauges. This calibration is currently overdue by 90 days and while conducting a machinery walk through noted a broken gauge on the No 1 Ballast Pump for reading PSIG.

All exposed metal parts of electrical machines or equipment which are not intended to be “live” but are liable to become “live” under fault conditions, shall be earthed (grounded); and all electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed that the danger of injury in ordinary handling shall not exist. Vessel is showing a ground on the 440VAC switchboard.

Accumulator batteries shall be suitably housed, and compartments used primarily for their accommodation shall be properly constructed and efficiently ventilated. Vessel’s battery box for the GMDSS equipment is rusted out with various holes on the bottom edges.

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations and 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 has two portable accommodation modules (PAM). Both have multiple holes in modules completely through to the deck. Furniture is not secured within and one head is out of commission. PAM’s can not be occupied by personnel until repaired.

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations and to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Knife-edge on window leading into the Technician’s Room is so severely deteriorated that no seal is formed.

Every crew member shall participate in at least one abandon ship drill and one fire drill every month. When a new crew is engaged, these drills shall be held before sailing. When vessel becomes activated must conduct drills to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

All lifeboats shall be monthly turned out from their stowed position, without any persons on board if weather and sea conditions so allow. Vessel is moored stbd-side-to and unable to lower stbd lifeboat. Prior to activation vessel must exercise lifeboats to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Fire extinguishing appliances in new and existing cargo ships shall be kept in good order and available for immediate use at all times during the voyage. Vessel’s fire pump would not immediately turn on upon testing. After various attempts vessel was able to start and test fire pump.

Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all lifesaving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Vessel is unable to make any announcements to the entire ship due to a non functioning public address system.

The general principle governing the provision of lifeboats, life rafts and buoyant apparatus in a ship to which this chapter applies is that they shall be readily available in case of emergency. Vessel's STBD lifeboat propeller shaft packing was found sticking and binding, resulting in engine stall. Vessel's crew provided water flow lubrication through the cutlass bearing, causing lifeboat to operate satisfactory, as designed.

The purpose of this Chapter is to require the fullest practicable degree of fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction in ships. The following basic principles underlie the Regulations in this Chapter and are embodied in the Regulations as appropriate, having regard to the type of ships and the potential fire hazard involved: containment and extinction of any fire in the space of origin. Fuel leaks discovered on #3 Ship Service Diesel Generator, while in operation, on external piping for #2 & #3 cylinders. 74 SOLAS (Unamend) II-2/2(e)

All exposed metal parts of electrical machines components which are not intended to be "live" but are liable to become "live" under fault conditions, shall be earthed (grounded); and all electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed that danger of injury in ordinary handling shall not exist. Main switchboard 220V L3 phase ground detection system not functioning to manufacturer's specifications. 74 SOLAS (Unamend) II-1/27(a)(i)(1)

Every oil fuel pipe from a storage, settling or daily service tank situated above the double bottom shall be fitted with a cock or valve capable of being closed from outside the space concerned in the event of a fire arising in the space in which such tanks are situated. Incinerator Main Diesel Oil (MDO) tank remote operated valve failed to close upon remote activation. 74 SOLAS (Unamend) II-2/54(c)

Plans and alterations shall be kept up to date, any alterations being recorded thereon as soon as practicable. Structural fire protection, on bulkheads in machinery space supply ventilation rooms, is severely dilapidated and/or missing. 74 SOLAS (Uamaned)II-2/4

All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed that danger of injury in ordinary and so installed that danger of injury in ordinary handling shall not exist. SSDG #3 wires exposed near DG HT JW pumps. 74 SOLAS (Unamend) II-1/27(a)(i)(1)

All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed that danger of injury in ordinary and so installed that danger of injury in ordinary handling shall not exist. Junction box for #2 ballast pump is cracked, having an exposed portion. 74 SOLAS (Unamend) II-1/27(a)(i)(1)

After any survey of the ship under Regulations 7, 8, 9 or 10 of this Chapter has been completed, no change shall be made in the structural arrangements, machinery equipment, etc. covered by the survey without the sanction of the Administration. Visual alarm light positioned in the lower fwd level of of the machinery space is out. Push button for fire alarm in fire control room is missing cover glass. Low hydraulic oil light indicator at local steering control station is out. 74 SOLAS (Unamend) 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 shall establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the company. In meeting these requirements, the company shall ensure that: inspections are held at appropriate intervals, any non-conformity is reported, with its possible cause, if known, appropriate corrective action is taken, records of these activities are maintained. PSTP's state that the SSDG's are to shutdown upon the jacket water reaching 92.3 degrees Celsius. While using dry-well to heat JW shutdown RTD's, shutdown failed to activate for all 3 SSDG's. 74 SOLAS (14) IX/3.1 ISM Code Part A/10.1 + 10.2

Every crew member shall participate in at least one abandon ship and one fire drill every month and a drill shall take place within 24 hours for a 25% crew change. Conduct abandon ship and fire drill in the presence of CG MI's. 74 SOLAS (14) III/19.3.2

PA system inoperable.

#11 and #14 cargo fan pneumatic rams for dmapner opening are inoperable.

Noted an L2 ground fault on the emergency diesel generator switchboard

A-60 insulation at frame 42 starboard engine room separated from frame.

#3 port double bottom man hole cover not watertight.

Main engine exhaust gas temperature sensor inoperable. Alarm was faded alarm list.

#1 HFO purifier leaking and lagging soaked through.

Diesel oil purifier has a leak at the flanged connection.

#2 Ships service generator has a fuel leak.

Port steering gear has a phase failure alarm and is unable to clear.

The A-60 door leading to the Tech Room will not close and latch.

The window knife edge for the Tech Room is wasted through.

Noted portable fire extinguishers placed in the wrong brackets, brackets too large for the installed extinguishers.

Fire alarm panel on the bridge has 8 zones and only 6 are labeled.

Retroreflective material on both lifeboats requires replacement.

There is no power to the bridge wings for the signaling lamp. The lamp can only be utilized on the battery pack.

Float light batteries expired. Corrected on the spot.

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. De-lamination and water saturation of the fiberglass on sections of the floors of both lifeboats has occurred.

At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection, the marine inspector shall conduct such tests and inspections of the main propulsion and auxiliary machinery and its associated equipment, including the fluid control systems, as he feels necessary to check safe operations. Technical publications for the completion of machinery testing were not available onboard the vessel, and such testing could not be completed.

Complete ABS listed conditions of class # 1015, 1010, 1007, 1004, 1003 prior to continuation of CG inspection.

Fire extinguishing appliances in new and existing passenger ships and cargo ships shall be kept in good order and available for immediate use at all times during the voyage. Bridge fire alarm panel is showing an unexplained "trouble" alarm in Zone 9.

The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: Structural fire protection, including fire-resisting divisions, and protection of openings and penetrations in these divisions. A-60 fire door for the emergency generator space on the starboard side did not close and latch properly.

Every company should develop, implement and maintain a safety management system which includes the following functional requirements: Instructions and procedures to ensure safe operation of ships and protection of the environment in compliance with relevant international and flag state legislation. Mandate external ISM audit based on findings from deficiencies # 1 (lifesaving maintenance program) and 2 (lack of technical publications) listed above.

Install machinery guards on high water jacket pump

3 pieces of machinery located at frame 41 needing machinery guards

Replace all loose wiring located in Emergency generator room and engine room

Oil purifier room needs to be clean of excessive amounts of build up oil on bulkheads and in the bilge; All 835's were given to be done within 30 days after issuing date.

Vessel failed to maintain Class A fire protection by way of deck penetration in the radio room.

Vessel failed to maintain life saving appliances in good working order, i.e. life buoy makings and retro. Water lights not working.

Vessel failed to maintain the required Class A fire boundary on door D-50-A

Vessel brake pads on mooring winch found near failure, pads should be replaced prior to vessel movement.

Conduct fire, abandon ship and security drills to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 199.180

Lifesaving appliances were on board but not on station. All lifesaving appliances must be placed on station to the satisfaction of attending MI.

Conduct Abandon Ship, Fire and Security Drills in the pretense of a CG marine inspector.

Prior to activation, conduct a satisfactory fire and boat drill.

Remove all the water from the foam under the deck in the port lifeboat to the satisfaction of the cargo ship safety equipment certificate issuing authority (ABS). Provide report stating that the water has been completely removed and verification of the suitability of the lifeboat's structural integrity to [name withheld], TX.

Upon manning for vessel activation, conduct fire and abandon ship drills in presence of USCG Marine Inspector.

Provide certification and inspection report for galley hood.

Provide full crew and conduct fire and abandon ship drills in presence of Coast Guard inspector.

update/review and submit to Coast Guard for approval new fire control and safety plan.

Repair fire door in vicinity of incenerator room and engine room.

Repair emergency fire pump indicator light on bridge.

Provide updated navigational pubs and charts.

Prove proper operation of (2) start air receiver safety relief valves.

Prior to operating the vessel, have both portable fire extinguishers and fixed fire extinguishing systems serviced as required by 46 CFR 91.25-20, and operationally tested.

Prove proper operation of the main deck sprinkler system. The vessel is not to carry vehicles on the main deck until the sprinkler system has been properly repaired and tested.

Prove proper operation of steering compartment bilge-high water alarm.

Prove proper operation of OWS. All oily bilge waste must be retained on board in holding tanks until the OWS has been properly repaired.

Prove proper operation of ventilation louvers for engine room.

Prove all deck lighting throughout vessel.

Provide retro-reflective material and markings for lifebuoys, as necessary, throughout vessel.

Properly mount lifebuoy waterlight on starboard bridge wing.

Properly secure wires in overhead of hydraulic room port side aft.

Make proper repairs to wire penetration in deck of hydraulic room port side aft.

Submit automation test procedures to the CG Marine Safety Center for reviewand approval.

Prior to sailing conduct fire drill with crew and conduct annual weight andoperational test fo starboard life boat.

Install oil content meter IAW the manufactures instructions. All workmanship and testing must be completed to the satisfaction of the attending CG marine inspector.

Renew/reservice hydrostatic release unit for EPIRB prior to 07/19/01.

Pior to activation, prove proper operation of reverse power relays on the #2 and #3 SSG._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

Prior to activation, inventory and replace all expired medicines in hospital space.

Provide one (1) smoke signal, three (3) hand flares and one (1) parachute flare for starboard lifeboat.

Replace CO2 operating cables, both main valve and selector valve control for emergency generator room.

Replace batteries for the fire alarm panel.

Repair transitional lighting in main deck passageway to Aux. boiler room.

Replace missing globe & guard on explosion proof light in paint locker.

Renew/Repair RPM gauge on Number 2 ship service diesel generator.

Adjust and prove stern ramp door is watertight.

Adjust and prove watertight door in guilotine door is watertight.

Conduct fire & boat drills prior to activation.

Repair GMDSS sitor screen and prove proper operation.

Install life rafts and make ready for inspection.

Renew discharge pressure gauge on the emergency fire pump.

Provide 15 fathom lines for one ring buoy on each side of vessel.

Remove paint or replace gaskets on all ventilation cover closures.

Remove paint from Navigation light lens covers.

Provide shackles for rigging on port fwd Jacobs ladder.

Provide retro-reflective tape marking for both lifeboats IAW A.658(16).

Repair handle on port side pilot boarding hatch door assembly.

Provide four prime ejector cartridges for lin-throwing appliane.

Replace missing pair of gloves for main deck fire locker.

Repair watertight door from engine room to steering room (door will not seal).

CONDUCT FIRE AND BOAT DRILLS WHEN FULLY MANNED AND PRIOR TO ACTIVATION/SAILING.

REPLACE ALL FIRE AND SAFETY PLANS WITH NEW PLANS DEPICTING LEGENDS.

REMOVE ALL FLAMMABLES FROM UNAUTHORIZED ZONE 1 LOCATIONS.

RENEW J/W TEMP GAUGE LOCATED ON #2 GENERATOR

RENEW DRY ROTTED L/O HOSES LOCATED ON #2 GENERATOR CENTRIFUGAL FILTER.

INSTALL VALVE HAND WHEEL ON J/W VALVE OVER #3 GENERATOR.

RENEW HYDRAULIC HOSE LOCATED ON EMERGENCY GENERATOR STARTING SYSTEM. HOSE IS CHAFFING DUE TO LOCATION AND RUNNING UNDER FOUNDATION.

INSTALL PROTECTIVE LAGGING AROUND TURBOCHARGER AND EXHAUST PIPING ON EMERGENCY GENERATOR.

REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE AND NON-SOLAS LIGHTS WITH APPROVED SOLAS LIGHTS.

REPLACE OUTDATED ITEMS IN FIRST AID KIT ON STBD LIFEBOAT.

RENEW F/O PRESSURE GAUGE LOCATED ON #2 GENERATOR

RENEW J/W TEMP GAUGE LOCATED ON #1 GENERATOR

RENEW DRY ROTTED L/O HOSE LOCATED ON #1 GENERATOR CENTRIFUGAL FILTER.

CHECK ALL FIRE STATIONS AND PROVIDE SPANNER WRENCHES WHERE NEEDED.

INSTALL COVER FOR EXHAUST THERMOCOUPLE ON #1 GENERATOR

RENEW F/O FILTER DIFFERENTIAL GAUGE ON #1 GENERATOR

RENEW AIR PRESSURE GAUGE LOCATED ON #1 GENERATOR

PROVIDE APPROVED PLANS FOR THE DECK SOCKET BACK-UP STRUCTURE.

PROVIDE APPROVED PLANS FOR THE ELECTRICAL MODIFICATIONS.

PROVIDE APPROVED PLANS FOR THE PIPING MODIFICATIONS.

PROVIDE UPDATE/CORRECTED FIRE CONTROL (SAFETY) PLAN TO USCG MSO MOBILE FOR REVIEW.

NO CG APPROVED PLANS FOR INSTALLATION OF AN ADDITIONAL EVAPORATOR SYSTEM. MSC MUST REVIEW AND APPROVE PLANS FOR INSTALLATION OF THIS SYSTEM IAW NAVIC4-94.

PROVIDE COVER FOR BATTERY BANK NEAR ENG CONTROL ROOM

REPAIR COWLING ON ENG ROOM RECIRC FAN

REPAIR TOILET IN ENG ROOM AND PROVE PROPER OPERATION

PRIOR TO ACTIVATION AND/OR GETTING U/W, CONDUCT FIRE & BOAT DRILL IN THE PRESENCE OF A MARINE INSPECTOR.

REMOVE PLASTIC WIRE TIES AND REPLACE WITH PROPER MATERIAL FOR ALL WIRE RUNSIN ENG SPACES NLT 04MAY99 IAW 46 CFR 120.340(B)(4)

REPAIR FIRE DAMPENERS IN EDG ROOM AND PROVE PROPER OPERATION.

CONDUCT LIFEBOAT WEIGHT TESTS PRIOR TO 12JUL98

REPAIR #2 SHIP SERVICE AIR COMPRESSOR UNLOADER ASSEMBLY AND PROVE PROPER OPERATION.

REPAIR/REPLACE RELIEF VALVE ON #1 START AIR RECEIVER TO RELIEVE BEFORE MAWP

REPAIR/REPLACE EMERG FIRE & BILGE PUMP AND PROVE OPERATION

REMOVE BOX OF USED BATTERIES AND PAINT LOCKER ITEMS FROM ENG ROOM

REPLACE REEFER ROOM INDICATOR LIGHTS AND PROVE PROPER OPERATION

PROVIDE/INSTALL MECHANICAL PLUGS FOR ALL CONTAINMENT.

LOWER STBD L/B TO WATER'S EDGE, RELEASE, AND START ENGINE.

REPAIR THREE EMERG LIGHTS IN EDG ROOM_x001C_

REPAIR F/O LEAK ON F/O TANK FOR EDG.

PROVIDE EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS FOR EDG OPERATION

REPAIR HOLES IN BULKHEAD NEAR AUX BOILER FLAT.

PROVIDE/POST MUSTER LIST AT PORT LIFEBOAT EMBARKATION DECK

REPAIR/REPLACE EMERG FIRE PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE GAUGE

PROVIDE LOCKING PIN ON EMBARKATION GATE FOR PORT L/B

INSTALL FOREPEAK HATCH GASKET

PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER RATIONS FOR BOTH L/B

REPAIR HOLE IN STBD INCINERATOR DIESEL OIL TANK CONTAINMENT

PROVIDE ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT LOCATION OUTSIDE CO2 LOW PRESSURE TANK ROOM.

OBTAIN PROCEDURE FROM MANUFACTURER FOR OVERSPEED TEST PROCEDURES.

REPLACE BATTERIES IN FLASHLIGHT LOCATED IN ELEVATOR

PROVIDE PROPER STENCIL/WARNING FOR EMERGENCY STOVE DISCONNECT SWITCH

PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS, IDENTIFY AND PROPERLY STENCIL ALL EMERGENCY LIGHTING.

RENEW LIFE JACKETS (PFD'S) AS NEEDED

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES ON ALL PRESSURE VESSELS INAIR START SYSTEM.

REPLACE AND PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF CROSSOVER VALVE BETWEEN COLD START AND AIR START RECEIVERS

REPAIR ELECTRICAL SIREN FOR CO2 RELEASE IN LOWER VEHICLE STORAGE

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF STEERING PUMP INDICATOR ON ALARM PANEL IN BRIDGE

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF EMBARKATION LIGHT ON PORT PILOT STATION

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF STEERING GEAR ALARM PANELS ON BRIDGE.

REPLACE 435 PSI SAFETY TO COLD START 160 PSI MAWP RECEIVER WITH ONE OF PROPER SIZE.

PROVIDE HAND RELIEVING GEAR TO INSTALLED SAFETIES ON SHIP'S SERVICE AND CONTROL AIR RECEIVERS

PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON TESTING AND MARKING FOR "COLD START" AND "SHIP'S WHISTLE" AIR RECEIVERS.

RENEW/REPLACE WATERTIGHT GASKET TO MAIN CARGO HATCH/SLIDING COVER.

REPLACE BROKEN BREAKER HANDLE TO MAIN SWITCH BOARD REFER CONTAINER OUTLET.

REPLACE LOWER FLAME SIGHT GLASS TO INCINERATOR.