LAGOON PHOENIX

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. A temporary cement patch repair of the engine room main sea chest was carried out by the ship’s crew without reporting same to its flag administration in accordance with SOLAS 74(97) 1/11C.

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 engine room main sea chest vent is fractured/holed with a temporary repaired carried out by the ship’s crew without reporting same to its flag Administration in accordance with SOLAS 74(97) 1/11A.

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. Subsequently, the ship’s crew carried out temporary repairs by welding a double on the fuel return piping without reporting same to its recognized organization, Bureau Veritas, in accordance with SOLAS 74(97) 1/11C.

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 equipment, the master or owner of the ship shall report at the earliest opportunity to the Administration, the nominated surveyor or recognized organizations responsible for issuing the relevant certificate, who shall cause the investigations to be initiated to determine whether a survey, as required by applicable regulations is necessary. The master or owner of the ship failed to notify the flag Administration, recognized organization or Port State of the deficiencies discovered which affected the safety of the ship or completeness of its equipment.

In addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in the present SOLAS regulations, ships shall be maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of classification society. Port and Starboard mooring winch gypsy wheels are worn and require repairs or replacement in accordance with approved classification society procedures.

In addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in the present SOLAS regulations, ships shall be maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of classification society. Doubler was installed on the seawater cooling for the ship’s cargo hold refrigeration plant located in the starboard side engine room in way of Freon tank and freshwater generator.

FIREFIGHTING SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES SHALL BE KEPT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AND READILY AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE USE. MAIN FIRE PUMP LOCATED IN ENGINE ROOM IS INOPERABLE DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING ELECTRICAL MOTOR DRIVE UNIT. 74SOLAS(20)II-2/14.2.1.2

CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE FUEL SUPPLY AND SPILL LINES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED HAVING REGARD TO THEIR ABILITY TO PREVENT PRESSURIZED OIL FUEL LEAKS WHILE IN SERVICE AND AFTER MAINTENANCE. PSCO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FUEL LEAK ON NUMBER NO.2 GENERATOR FUEL LINE RESULTING IN ATOMIZING FUEL COMING INTO CONTACT WITH A HOT SURFACE. 74SOLAS(20)II-2/4.2.2.5.4

IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED ELSEWHERE IN THE PRESENT SOLAS REGULATIONS, SHIPS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS OF A CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY. THE PORT GENERAL SERVICE PUMP, WHICH IS PRESENTLY BEING UTILIZED AS THE VESSELS MAIN FIRE PUMP, HAS TWO SOFT PATCHES ON THE DISCHARGE PIPING. 74SOLAS(04)II-1/3-1

FIREFIGHTING SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES SHALL BE KEPT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AND READILY AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE USE. EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP HAS A BROKEN BEARING SUPPORT ATTACHED TO THE VOLUTE AND EXCESSIVE LEAKING COMING FROM THE SHAFT PACKING GLAND. FUTERHERMORE, DURING OPERATION OF THE EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP, SMOKE WAS EMITTING FROM THE OVERTIGHTENED PACKING GLAND. 74SOLAS(20) II-2/14.2.1.2

CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE FUEL SUPPLY AND SPILL LINES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED HAVING REGARD TO THEIR ABILITY TO PREVENT PRESSURIZED OIL FUEL LEAKS WHILE IN SERVICE AND AFTER MAINTENANCE. NUMEROUS EXCESSIVE FUEL LEAKS WERE IDENTIFIED ON THE NO.1 GENERATOR IN WAY OF THE NO.3 AND NO.5 JERK PUMPS CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD.

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. SHIPS SMS STATES THAT THE DRAIN LINES ARE TO BE INSPECTED AND TESTED WITH WATER TO ENSURE OPERABILITY. PSCO OBSERVED MISSING DRAIN LINE ON FORWARD STBD SIDE OF NUMBER TWO CARGO HATCH AFTER MAINTENANCE RECORDS INDICATED THAT IT HAD BEEN VERIFIED OPERATIONAL ON 25JUL2022. 74SOLAS(20) IX/3.1, ISM CODE PART A/10.1

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 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT WHICH MAY BE ESTABLISHED BY THE COMPANY. DUE TO THE DEFICIENCIES OF A TECHNICAL AND /OR OPERATIONAL NATURE IDENTIFIED ABOVE WHICH INDIVIDUALLY OR COLLECTIVELY PROVIDES OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE OF A SERIOUS FAILURE, OR LACK OF EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ISM CODE. AN EXTERNAL AUDIT SHALL BE CONDUCTED BY THE FLAG ADMINISTRATION OR RECOGNIZED ORGINIZATION ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE FLAG ADMINISTRATION BEFORE THE VESSEL WILL BE RELEASED FROM ITS DETENTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE VESSEL IS OPERATING IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ISM CODE. A COPY OF THE COMPLETED EXTERNAL AUDIT SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THIS OFFICE FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FROM THE PORT OF MOBILE. 74SOLAS(20) IX/3.1, ISM CODE PART A/ 10.1

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. PSCO observed patch on seawater cooling line for cargo hold refer plant located STBD side engine room near Freon tank & freshwater generator. 74 SOLAS (20) 1/11(a)

COTP may direct the handling of oil or hazardous materials to protect the navigable waters of the United States. PSCO observed fuel oil samples stowed in steering gear space. 33CFR160.109

The rating or appropriate setting of the overload protective device for each circuit shall be permanently indicated at the location of the protective device. PSCO observed emergency steering pump motor controller was triple-tapped due to installation of 440V outlets. PSCO observed boat davit, main engine aux. blower and #4 crane motor controllers similarly double-tapped.

Fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads and stairway enclosures shall satisfy the following. The doors shall be self closing. PSCO observed steering gear door being propped open by security door and STBD engine room door to main deck would not self close.

Any discharge into the sea of oil or oily mixtures from ships shall be prohibited. PSCO observed a sheen coming from the #3 crane hydraulic cooling discharge port. Hydraulic system restricted from any use resulting in oil discharge.

All hatchways in position 1 and 2 shall be weathertight and fitted with gaskets. PSCO observed gaskets for the hatch to cargo hold #1 were loss and deteriorated.

Fire Safety - Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO identified leak on the Number 1 Fuel Oil Supply Pump with oil accumulating in the bilge. 74 SOLAS (04) II-2/4.1.1

Ships shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical, and electrical requirements of a classification society. PSCO observed excessive saltwater leak on frost pump for cargo refrigeration causing large accumulation of water in bilge. 74 SOLAS (20) II-1/3-1

Ships shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical, and electrical requirements of a classification society. PSCO observed leak on Main Fire Pump causing excessive water accumulation in bilge. 74 SOLAS (20) II-1/3-1

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. PSCO observed oil accumulation in engine room bilges and area underneath generators. Excessive oil was found in non-approved containments made of metal cans and multiple plastic bottles. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11a

Satisfactory means in the form of guard rails and lifelines shall be provided for the protection of the crew in getting to and from their quarters, the machinery space and all other parts used in the necessary work of the ship. PSCO observed multiple ladder rails and guard rails with broken or missing safety devices while on deck walk. ICLL I/25-4

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. PSCO identified a fire door on deck A and deck B leading outside the ship without a proper seal allowing air and light to pass through. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/14.2.1.1.1

No electrical equipment shall be installed in any space where flammable mixtures are liable to collect, e.g. in compartments assigned principally to accumulator batteries, paint lockers, acetylene stores or similar spaces, unless the Administration is satisfied that such equipment is: of type which will not ignite in the mixture concerned. PSCO noted explosion proof light in Paint Locker did not meet that of original design. Explosion proof light was missing protective cage. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/45.10.2

Self-igniting lights required by regulations III/7.1.3 shall be capable of burning continuously. PSCO noted self-igniting light on a starboard lifebuoy near the pilot ladder would not remain lit when tested. 74 SOLAS (97) III/31.2.2

Ships shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical, and electrical requirements of a classification society. PSCO observed Crane Hydraulic system located on Starboard side between Cargo Holds 3 and 4 leaking hydraulic oil onto the deck. 74 SOLAS (20) II-1/3-1

Fire Safety-Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO and team identified numerous leaks of fuel, oil, and water on port side aft main engine, lagging and bilges. 74SOLAS(94)II-2/4.1.1

Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO and team identified fuel oil leak from number one generator leak was coming off the fuel line from jerk pump causing it to spray fuel. 74SOLAS(97)II-2/4.1.1

Ships shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical, and electrical requirements of the classification society. PSCO observed the number 7 cylinder has excessive jacket water leak causing excessive accumulation in bilge. 74SOLAS(20)II-1/3-1

Ships shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of a classification society. PSCO observed excessive saltwater leak on cooling pump causing excessive accumulation in bilge. 74SOLAS(20)11-1/3-1

Ships shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with structural, mechanical, and electrical requirements of a classification society. PSCO observed chafed protective covering on electrical wire. 74SOLAS(20)II-1/3-1

0999-Other(safety in General) - 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. PSCO observed door in galley portside witha vent at the bottom and multiple air gaps around the frame. PSCO also checked fire control plan and verified door was an A-Boundary self closing door. SOLAS 74 (1997) Ch. II-2/47

1020-Fire Alarm-Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. 02 alarms inoperative and 01 alarms broken. Inoperative alarms locations STBD side generator flat and main entrance to engine room. Broken alarm is located on bottom deck engine room, starboard side. SOLAS 74 (2014) II-2/14.2.1.2 17a

0936-Steering gear-In the event of a failure of electrical power supply to the steering gear control system, an audible and visual alarm shall be given on the navigation bridge. PSCO observed no visual or audible indication when power was secured to both #1 and #2 steering pumps. Chief had to pull relay in each motor controller to initiate alarms. SOLA 74 (2014) II-1/29.8.4 17a

1420-Cleanlieness of Engine Room-In a ship in which oil fuel is used, the arrangements for the storage, distribution, and utilization of the oil fuel shall be such to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. PSCO observed containment placed throughout the engine room full of oil. 74 SOLAS (14 CONS) Chapt II-2 Reg 4/2.2

0999 - Other - The condition of the ship and its equipment shall ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or person on board. PSCO observed modified sewage line over HFO Tank. Line was resting on HFO Tank and starting to warp. 74 SOLAS (14 Cons) Chapt 1 Reg II a

1730 - OWS Equipment -The condition of the ship and its equipment shall ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. PSCO ovserved a soft patch on OWS piping. 74 SOLAS (14 CONS) Chap 1 Reg II a

1420 - 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. PSCO observed excessive amount of oil around ship service generators 01, 02, and 03 containment along with minor leaking. 16ac

9900 - Vessel Response Plan - 40c - Nontank vessels may not continue to operate on the navigable waters of the U. S. if the vessel is not operating in compliance with the submitted VRP. The vessel does not have the updated version of the NTVRP on board as referenced in the current interim operating authorization.

1671 - Satellite EPIRB 406 MHz / 1.6GHz - Vessels Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, (EPIRB) shall be capable of floating free. Vessels EPIRB Hydrostatic Release is rated for Life rafts not an EPIRB. Site: SOLAS 74 (09 cons. ed.) CH. IV. Reg. 7.6.4

1220 - Freeboard Marks - Vessels ring, lines, and letters shall be painted in white or yellow on a dark ground or in black on a light ground. Vessels Load Lines are not of correct color and not contrasting. Site: ICLL 66 (05 cons. ed.) Annex 1 Reg. 8.

2050 - Operations of Machinery - Vessels machinery installation shall be such that it operates properly and safely. Vessels incinerator does not operate properly due to over temperature sensor on exhaust and the fire retardant lining is missing on access door, posing a fire hazard. Site: SOLAS 74 (97 cons. ed.) CH. II-1 Reg. 26.1

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