Records from 2013 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 11 November 2025.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 28 December 2025
No resolution recorded
In addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in the present regulations, ships shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of a classification society which is recognized by the Administration. Vessel during UWILD discovered two hull breach holes in the wash water tank. Vessel effected temporary repairs with exterior puddy and internal Belzona and welded strong backs. Vessel must make permanent repairs to wash water tank by next drydock. Vessel must implement mitigation plan approved by USCG/ABS until permanent repairs completed.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2027
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 28 December 2025
Resolved
In addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in the present regulations, ships shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of a classification society which is recognized by the Administration. Vessel must conduct hull gauging by intended departure date of 4-JAN-2026 on the following areas (with ABS approved gauger).
--a. Forepeak tank had excessive scaling in the forward three baffles. Conduct hull gauging in the forward 3 baffles and man hole cover and sample remaining tank bottom plating and side shell (50 UT shots minimum).
-- b. Machinery spaces (OT 3/8”) Conduct hull gauging of the bottom plating in the rudder room, aft thruster tunnel, aux generator space, and main engine compartment (200 UT shots minimum).
--c. 6W-S Ballast Tank between stringers 8-9 must clean pitted area and gauge wastage.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 January 2026
Resolved 13 January 2026
Resolution: Received satisfactory gauging report.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 28 December 2025
Resolved
In addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in the present regulations, ships shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of a classification society which is recognized by the Administration. During ISE the following areas were identified as pits at or above 25% wastage. The vessel must conduct temporary repairs as USCG/ABS approved clad welding procedure in the following locations by intended departure date of 4-JAN-2026.
6W-S
a. Qty: 4; 1/8" pits btw 4-5 stringers aft of fwd blkhd
b. Qty: 1; 1/8" pit btw 9-10 stringers aft of fwd blkhd
c. Qty: 1; 3/16" pit btw 10-11 stringers aft of fwd blkhd
d. Qty: 1; 1/8" pit btw 12-13 stringers aft of fwd blkhd
6W-P
a. Qty: 1; 1/8" pit btw 2-3 stringers fm aft blkhd
b. Qty: 1; 1/8" pit btw 5-6 stringers fm aft blkhd
c. Qty: 3; 1/8" pits btw 6-7 stringers fm aft blkhd
1DB-S
a. Qty: 1; 1/8" pit 1 baffle aft of ladderwell
1DB-P
a. Qty: 1; 1/4" pit 3 baffles aft of ladderwell
7W-P
a. Qty: 1; 1/8" pit btw 1-2 stringers fm aft blkhd
b. Qty: 1; 1/8" pit btw 4-5 stringers fm aft blkhd
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 January 2026
Resolved 1 January 2026
Resolution: Clad welding effected to identified pitted areas. Permanent repairs will be effected next scheduled drydock.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 28 December 2025
Resolved
In addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in the present regulations, ships shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of a classification society which is recognized by the Administration. During ISE, the forepeak tank had hole leading into 1DB-S ballast tank. Vessel must conduct temporary repairs by intended departure date of 4-JAN-2026.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 January 2026
Resolved 1 January 2026
Resolution: Repaired wasted areas with crop and renewed insert. Permanent repairs effected and should be reexamined at next scheduled drydock for any indication of failure.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 28 December 2025
Resolved
All safety and relief valves for use on pressure vessels or piping systems must be designed to meet the protection and service requirements for which they are intended and must be set to relieve at a pressure which does not exceed the “maximum allowable working pressure” of the pressure vessel or piping system. During pressure relief valve testing, PRVs with lifting pressure setpoint of 150 psi failed to lift at set pressure. #1 PRV lifted at 190 psi, #2 PRV lifted at 175 psi, #3 did not lift by 200 psi (cut off due to PV MAWP of 200 psi), unable to test #4 PRV due to pressure gauge blockage. Vessel must replace PRVs for #1-#4 and have documented satisfactory bench tests. Vessel must install and verify PRV satisfactory operation from local pressure gauges at designed lifting pressure (iaw PV system drawing).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 January 2026
Resolved 30 December 2025
Resolution: Received email attestation from ABS that new safety relief valves were installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 28 December 2025
Resolved
Remote control for the means of stopping machinery driving forced and induced draft fans, fuel oil transfer pumps, fuel oil unit pumps, and fans in the ventilation systems serving machinery and cargo spaces must be tested at each regular inspection for certification and periodic inspection. Stern thruster remote ventilation shut down from Bridge actuation failed to shutdown during testing. Conduct troubleshooting and repairs as necessary and retest remote shutdown.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 January 2026
Resolved 29 December 2025
Resolution: Received email attestation from ABS that the Aft Thruster Room Ventilation Fan Emergency Shutdown Test by Bridge Push Bottom was carried out and the fan stop was verified by fan sound stopping.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 December 2025
Resolved
In addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in the present regulations, ships shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of a classification society which is recognized by the Administration. Vessel must conduct port and starboard stern tube oil changes by next availability but NLT March-2026. Vessel must conduct quarterly oil samples of port and starboard stern tubes and submit report/recommendations to USCG & ABS until permanent repairs of stern tube seals replaced at next drydock. (ABS Finding No. 456.4)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2026
Resolved 11 February 2026
Resolution: Vessel company POC provided reports that indicated the stern tube oil was changed.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency source of power - Emergency generator
Issued 25 November 2025
Resolved
Where the emergency source of electrical power is a generator, it shall be: provided with a transitional source of emergency electrical power as specified in paragraph 4 unless an emergency generator is provided capable both of supplying the services mentioned in that paragraph and of being automatically started and supplying the required load as quickly as is safe and practicable subject to a maximum of 45 s. EDG failed to automatically start and deliver power to emergency switchboard within 45 seconds iaw PSTP blackout test. Troubleshoot/repair and retest EDG blackout test under 45 seconds. **VESSEL MUST MAN ECR AND EDG COMPARTMENT DURING APPROX. 5 HR TRANSIT FROM WHITE BEACH, OKINAWA TO NAHA, OKINAWA**
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 December 2025
Resolution: Crew replaced main gen breakers. USCG retested EDG blackout test, EDG came O/L at 16 seconds, emergency switchboard powered at 24 seconds, all SAT.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 25 November 2025
Resolved
In addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in the present regulations, ships shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of a classification society which is recognized by the Administration. Vessel during UWILD discovered a hole into the hull leading into the wash water tank. Vessel effected temporary repairs with exterior puddy. Vessel must submit repair proposal for permanent repairs following gauging report of surrounding area.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 December 2025
Resolution: Vessel effected temporary repairs with exterior puddy and internal Belzona and welded strong backs iaw uploaded Temp Repair Plan. Permanent repairs due next drydock deficiency #17.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 25 November 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must undergo drydock, internal structural, and cargo tank internal examinations. During ISE, sheen discovered in #6W-P ballast tank. Vessel must investigate root source of sheen in ballast tank and effect repairs as necessary.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 December 2025
Resolved 28 December 2025
Resolution: Shipyard idenitfied F/O manifold flanges leaking from main deck leading through 6W-P, replaced flanges and PT at 120 psi for 30 minutes all SAT.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 November 2025
Resolved
The electrical characteristics of each overcurrent protective device must be compatible with other devices and its coordination must be considered in the design of the entire protective system. Vessel had incorrectly rated or labeled circuit breakers on: ECR main switchboard '60 TON CHILLER' and 'FIRE PUMP' also in EDG emergency switchboard 'EMERG FIRE PUMP', 'EMERG START AIR COMP', and EMERG 45KVA TRANSFORMER'. Replace or relabel in accordance with schematic for designed overcurrent protection rating.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 December 2025
Resolved 28 December 2025
Resolution: Crew replaced 3 breakers, and relabeled remaining breakers after verifying electrical schematic.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 25 November 2025
Resolved
Except as provided in paragraph (f) of this section, each opening in a watertight bulkhead must have a means to close it watertight. Transducer well in the engine room had two non watertight piping penetrations from decommissioned system. Cap or blank off penetrations to make watertight boundary.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 December 2025
Resolved 28 December 2025
Resolution: Crew capped/blanked off pipe penetrations into transducer well.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 25 November 2025
Resolved
Fire extinguishing systems shall be provided for internal combustion installations. Vessel’s aft thruster compartment fixed fire extinguishing Kidde CO2 system had one of two cylinder pressure gauges indicating in the red for recharge. Service aft thruster fixed fire extinguishing system to the satisfaction of OEM.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 December 2025
Resolved 28 December 2025
Resolution: Kidde OEM replaced aft thruster room cylinder out of parameters.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 November 2025
Resolved
Batteries must be constructed to take into account the environmental conditions of a marine installation, including temperature, vibration, and shock. Vessel’s battery banks had twist on wing nuts for wire connections. One of vessel's emergency batteries did not have a weather-tight cover. Replace wire connections with configuration to include a non-rotating follower or self-tightening. Replace cover for emergency battery in space under vessel bridge. Remove painted/blocked ventilation cap next to #1 SSDG battery bank.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 December 2025
Resolved 28 December 2025
Resolution: Crew removed wing nuts, all battery banks have permanent, nonrotating wire connections. #1 SSDG battery bank has ventilation openings.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 25 November 2025
Resolved
Fire pumps must be fitted with a pressure gauge on the discharge side of the pumps. Vessel’s pressure gauge on the main service fire pump discharge side was inoperable. Replace with calibrated gauge.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 December 2025
Resolved 28 December 2025
Resolution: Vessel replaced fire pump pressure gauge. Retested, all SAT at 150psi reading.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 25 November 2025
Resolved
On vessels required to have a final emergency power source by § 112.05-5(a) of this chapter, the following emergency lighting and power loads must be arranged so that they can be energized from the final emergency power source. Vessel had extinguished emergency lighting at the following locations: O3 deck (weather deck side), stbd side forecastle (04 missing).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 December 2025
Resolved 28 December 2025
Resolution: Emergency lighting renewed, retested all SAT.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 25 November 2025
Resolved
Where "A" or "B" class divisions are penetrated for the passage of electric cables...etc....arrangements shall be made to ensure that the fire resistance is not impaired. Vessel had cable penetrations in the fan room and electrical closet that were open and not having adequate SFP measures in place.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 December 2025
Resolved 28 December 2025
Resolution: Crew fixed cable pentrations to restore SFP boundaries.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 25 November 2025
Resolved
Ships shall be maintained in compliance with the structural requirements of a classification society or with applicable national standards of the Administration. Vessel has an approx. 10 to 12 inch crack in its starboard-side accommodation structure near frame 80; satisfactory repairs shall be made.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 December 2025
Resolved 28 December 2025
Resolution: Vessel made permanent repairs to non structural crack, conducted liquid dye pen NDT, all SAT.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 25 November 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment in lockers used to store paint, oil, turpentine, or other flammable liquids must be explosion-proof or be part of an intrinsically safe system. The overhead light cover in the vessel's paint locker was cracked open rendering it neither intrinsically safe or explosion-proof.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 December 2025
Resolved 28 December 2025
Resolution: Vessel replaced cracked lighting cover in paint locker.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 25 November 2025
Resolved
The width and continuity of the means of escape shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration. In the vessel's gym, exercise equipment (treadmill on the starboard side and weight bench on the port side) were blocking escape route doors to exit from the space (despite signage on the doors indicating that they were emergency escape routes and not to block them).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 December 2025
Resolved 28 December 2025
Resolution: Gym's egress routes were not blocked.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 25 November 2025
Resolved
Ships shall be maintained in compliance with the structural requirements of a classification society or with applicable national standards of the Administration. Vessel's deck area at the supply water piping penetrations between the industrial washing machines in the main laundry room appears to be severely corroded; due to limited access to more closely evaluate the condition, vessel to more closely assess the condition and take any corrective measures necessary.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 December 2025
Resolved 28 December 2025
Resolution: Laudnry room behind washing machines cleaned and re-examined.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 146 - MARPOL Annex VI › Other (MARPOL Annex VI)
Issued 1 February 2024
Resolved
All ships of 400GT and above shall comply with the provisions of MARPOL ANNEX VI (air & energy pollution). Ship does not have an international energy efficiency certificate (IEEC) issued by flag or class, and no exemption certificates were located onboard. As part of MARPOL ANNEX VI, each ship shall keep on board a ship specific Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP). Furthermore, from 01JAN2023, all ships shall calculate their attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship index (EEXI) to measure their energy efficiency. No evidence of SEEMP or EEXI calculations were found onboard, and vessel captain/port engineer unfamiliar with requirements. Further investigation required to determine applicability of certificates and plans for ship given US military contract and commercial vessel status.
78MARPOL(2017)VI/19.1
78MARPOL(2017)VI/22.1
78MARPOL(2017)VI/23
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 March 2024
Resolved 6 March 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 29 December 2022
Resolved
The installation of all ship service power distribution systems shall be in accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter J per 46 CFR 96.05-1(a). Each generator arranged for parallel operation must have reverse-power or reverse-current trips.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 30 December 2022
Resolution: The attending Marine Inspector witnessed the proper operation of the vessel's #1 SSDG and #2 SSDG reverse power relays, all sat.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of communication between safety centre and other control stations
Issued 29 December 2022
Resolved
The installation of all interior communication systems shall be in accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter J per 46 CFR 96.05-1(a). Means of communication required by 46 CFR 113.30 must be a sound-powered telephone calling among the navigating bridge and steering gear room. The installed sound-powered phone in the steering gear room is inoperable.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 27 January 2023
Resolution: Witnessed test of sound powered phone in the steering gear flat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 29 December 2022
Resolved
The installation of the engine order telegraph (EOT) system shall be in accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter J per 46 CFR 96.05-1(a). All transmitter handles and pointers must operate in synchronism. The starboard EOT in the engineroom and on the bridge do not operate in synchronism.
46 CFR 113.35-19(b) (Mid J)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 27 January 2023
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory operational test of EOT transmitter handles and pointers on bridge, in ECR and at steering gear flat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Minimum Safe Manning Document
Issued 29 December 2022
Resolved
Manning requirements are determined by OCMI after consideration of applicable laws, the regulations in 46 CFR Part 15, & all other factors involved, such as: emergency situations, size & type of vessel, installed equipment, proposed routes of operation with frequency of port calls, cargo carried, type of service in which employed, degree of automation, use of labor saving devices, & organizational structure of vessel. Vessel’s current manning was approved for an OSV in accordance with regulations in place when the vessel was built (combination of 46 CFR Subchapters T and I), using existing guidance from NVIC 1-78, Marine Safety Manual Volume III, & local guidance from Gulf States. Changes in USCG guidance, the vessel’s employed type of service, & the vessel’s organizational structure; plus the lack of labor saving devices & the addition of Subchapter L (OSVs) dictate the current manning be addressed to ensure vessel’s manning conforms with current USCG guidance & requirements for manning in 46 CFR Subchapter I, as well as the continued safety of the vessel. Submit a manning proposal using applicable USCG guidance.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 January 2023
Resolved 24 October 2025
Resolution: Updated manning submitted to USCG Sector Honolulu and verified to be in accordance with issued COI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 December 2022
Resolved
Installation of marine engineering systems shall be in accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter F per 46 CFR 96.03-1. The following plans must be submitted to the Coast Guard for approval IAW 46 CFR 50.20-5 & 50.20-10: Design Verification and Periodic Safety test procedures described in 46 CFR 61.40. No Coast Guard approved Dynamic Positioning Design Verification / Failure Modes & Effects Analysis could be located in the vessel’s Coast Guard File or be provided to the attending Marine Inspector by the crew. Submit Dynamic Positioning Design Verification / Failure Modes and Effects Analysis to the Coast Guard Marine Safety Center for approval.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 February 2024
Resolution: Cleared, replaced via special note with instructions if vessel requests DPS notation.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › UMS - Ship
Issued 29 December 2022
Resolved
Installation of marine engineering systems shall be in accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter F per 46 CFR 96.03-1.
Test procedure documents must be in a step-by-step or checkoff list format. Each test instruction must specify equipment status, apparatus necessary to perform the tests, safety precautions, safety control & alarm setpoints, the procedure to be followed, & the expected results. The following vessel PSTPs could not be completed as approved, did not achieve the required result, or need to be deleted: Update PSTP items 3.6D, 4.21, 4.22, 4.25, 4.26, 4.28, 4.30, 6.6, 7.1, 7.3A, 7.3B, & 7.4. Delete PSTP items 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 6.9, 9.2, 9.3, & 9.4. Submit updated PSTPs to the Coast Guard Marine Safety Center for approval.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 February 2024
Resolution: USCG FEACT MIs witnessed satisfactory testing and emailed MSC for final approval letter
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency source of power - Emergency generator
Issued 21 December 2022
Resolved
When the potential of the final emergency source reaches 85 to 95 percent of normal value, the emergency loads under 112.15-5 must transfer automatically to the final emergency power source and this transfer must be accomplished in no more than 45 seconds after failure of the normal source of power. The vessel's EDG was unable to transfer automatically or manually to power the emergency loads. Demonstrate the proper operation of the EDG to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector. Vessel authorized to transit with tug assist for one time transit to [name withheld] and transit to B20 [name withheld].
26DEC2022: Amended code 60c to code 17c after receiving Class Report from ABS attesting to proper operation of the EDG.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 December 2022
Resolution: The attending Marine Inspector witnessed the proper operation of the vessel's EDG, all sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 20 December 2022
Resolved
Within the accommodation and service spaces, the integrity of any stair-tower opening shall be maintained by means of an "A" Class door at every level. Four (4) "A" Class doors located in stair-towers did not close and latch properly.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 December 2022
Resolution: The attending Marine Inspector witnessed the proper operation of the four fire screen doors, all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Fast Rescue Boats
Issued 20 December 2022
Resolved
Each cargo vessel must carry at least one rescue boat. The rescue boat does not work properly. Engine unable to start due to missing kill-switch toggle.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 January 2023
Resolution: Replaced engine with original Tohatsu Outboard Model Number. Tested SAT.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 20 December 2022
Resolved
Fire detection, if installed, must meet the applicable requirements of 46 CFR part 76 of Subchapter H. All audible and visual alarms must be audible and visible throughout the spaces they are intended to alert. The audible fire alarm bell in the gymnasium is inoperable. 46 CFR 95.05-1(a)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 December 2022
Resolution: The crew explained that the alarm in question is actually a general emergency alarm and demonstrated its proper operation to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Insepctor, all sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 20 December 2022
Resolved
It shall be the duty of the master to ensure the vessel's firefighting equipment is at all times ready for use. Hose station #11 valve was leaking and in need of servicing.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 December 2022
Resolution: The attending Marine Inspector witnessed the proper operation of the #11 hose station valve, all sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 27 October 2022
Resolved
In the event of alterations involving the safety of the vessel, the applicable plans shall be submitted for approval covering the proposed work except as modified by § 91.45-1. The general scope of the plans shall be as noted in § 91.55-5. Submit revised FPS DWG. No. 75521, Rev. B, “Carbon Dioxide Fire Suppression System for [name withheld] Eng Room, Bow Thruster & Paint Locker,” 3 sheets, dated December 16, 2022 and letter attesting the 75lb CO2 bottle provides equivalent protection as a 100lb CO2 bottle for the cubic feet of the space using a flooding factor of 18 and the 3/4" piping achieves the same discharge rate from the start of discharge as 1/2" piping to the Marine Safety Center for review and approval.
46 CFR 91.55-10(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 17 March 2024
Resolution: Piping replaced and evidence submitted to local OCMI to address plan review comments.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 5 July 2022
Resolved
The administration shall satisfy itself that the general strength of the hull is sufficient for the draught corresponding to the freeboard assigned. Make permanent repairs to temporary hull repairs between frames 78 to 84 starboard side and frames 77 to 83 on the port side engine room at the required dry docking date of 03NOV2022.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 November 2022
Resolved 5 July 2022
Resolution: Accepted as Condition of Class.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 26 May 2022
Resolved
The condition of the ship should be maintained and no change in structure/scantlings completed without the sanction of the Administration. On May 25, 2022 the vessel reported and attending MI confirmed ~ 1” hole in bottom plate located between FR 79-80, stbd. During the damage survey, it was noted that the vessel developed a similar hole on the port side on or about March 10th. No notification was provided to the Coast Guard or ABS. Further, in an email exchange, the Company told the master that reporting was not required. The Company fitted a cofferdam on its own accord as a temporary repair.
An internal audit is required with a focus on the Company's procedures related to compliance with mandatory rules and regulations, with particular emphasis on marine casualty reporting thresholds. Provide official correspondence for schedule of internal audit and provide audit report within 30 days deficiency issuance.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 21 June 2022
Resolution: Internal ISM audit conduct by company CSO and Sector Guam was provided the report as required.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 27 January 2022
Resolved
Oil fuel pipes, which, if damaged, would allow oil to escape from a storage, settling or daily service tank having a capacity of 500 l and above situated above the double bottom, shall be fitted with a cock or valve directly on the tank capable of being closed from a safe position outside the space concerned in the event of a fire occurring in the space in which such tanks are situated. The day tank valve supplying all engine room auxiliary equipment is unable to be closed from a safe position outside the space.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 January 2022
Resolution: Verified operational test of remote fuel shut off.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 27 January 2022
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. Fuel oil separator for the emergency diesel generator is leaking fuel oil where the fuel bowl attaches to the filter housing.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 January 2022
Resolution: Fuel filter was tigtened and EDG ran to verify no further leaks; corrected to the satisfaction of attending ABS surveyor and USCG MI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 27 January 2022
Resolved
The following basic principles underlie in the regulations in this chapter having regard to the type of ships and potential fire hazard involved: containment and extinction of any fire in the space of origin. Replace missing rock wall in exhaust stack room where cable penetrates through Class A bulkhead.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 January 2022
Resolution: Verified missing fire sealant was replaced in exhaust stack room.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boat inventory
Issued 27 January 2022
Resolved
Before the ship leaves port and at all time during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Prove operation of rescue boat search light.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 January 2022
Resolution: Video submitted showing operation of rescue boat light.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 27 January 2022
Resolved
Oil fuel pipes, which, if damaged, would allow oil to escape from a storage, settling or daily service tank having a capacity of 500 l and above situated above the double bottom, shall be fitted with a cock or valve directly on the tank capable of being closed from a safe position outside the space concerned in the event of a fire occurring in the space in which such tanks are situated. The #5 port wing suction tank and the starboard settling tank valves are unable to be closed from a safe position outside the space. The manually operated valves at the manifold for these tanks shall remain in the closed position until the remote operated valves are repaired or replaced.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 30 January 2022
Resolution: Video of satisfactory test submitted to Sector Guam.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 27 January 2022
Resolved
Each telegraph instrument must meet the protection requirements of § 111.01–9 of this chapter.(e) Each system must have an alarm which—(1) Automatically sounds and visually signals a loss of power to the system; on the navigating bridge. Unable to prove operation of loss of power visual and audible alarm on the navigation bridge.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 30 January 2022
Resolution: Video of satisfactory test submitted to Sector Guam.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Personal equipment for fire safety
Issued 27 January 2022
Resolved
Fire-fighter’s outfits shall consist of personal equipment comprising of an axe (small fire axe) to the satisfaction of the Administration having a handle provided with high voltage insulation.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 March 2022
Resolved 16 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel received personal sized hatchets with nonconductive handles for each fire locker.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 January 2021
Resolved
In a space throughout which the voice communication station audible signal device cannot be heard, there must be another audible-signal device or a visual device such as a light. The audible signal device and visual device for the sound powered phone in the steering gear space was not operational. 46CFR113.30-25(g)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 11 January 2021
Resolution: Tested to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 January 2021
Resolved
Each rudder angle indicator system must have a transmitter at the rudder head that is actuated by movement of the rudder with the angular movements of the rudder transmitted to a remote indicator or indicators. The port rudder angle indicator in the pilothouse is 5 degrees off from the rudder angle indicator in the steering gear space and the physical indicator attached to the port rudder. Verify that the deviation is acceptable with manufacturer’s specifications. 46CFR113.40-10(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 January 2021
Resolved 21 January 2021
Resolution: Witnessed test of steering on the brige and in steering flat; observed 1 to 2 degrees off at the RAI station in steering flat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 6 January 2021
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 pair to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards. The rubber hose connecting the port SSDG’s jacket water head tank to the jacket water reservoir on the engine was found to be wasted. SOLAS 74 (2014) II-1/26.1
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 11 January 2021
Resolution: Repaired to the satisfaction of the attending MI; crew replaced rubber hose with new in good condition.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 6 January 2021
Resolved
Maintenance, testing and inspections of life-saving appliances shall be carried out in a manner having due regard to ensuring reliability of such appliances. Vessel’s rescue boat was inspected with water inside the center void. Remove water from center void and replace missing watertight gasket for hatch cover with new.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 January 2021
Resolution: Crew removed water from bottom void and replaced missing watertight gasket to deck hatch cover with new.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Company responsibility and authority
Issued 6 January 2021
Resolved
The marine employer shall ensure that all persons directly involved in a Serious Marine Incident (SMI) are chemically tested for evidence of dangerous drugs and alcohol in accordance with the requirements of 46 CFR 4.06. The collection of drug-test specimens of each individual must be conducted within 32 hours of when the SMI occurred, unless precluded by safety concerns directly related to the incident. Vessel’s SMS on board is missing requirements for drug testing following an SMI.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 January 2021
Resolved 19 January 2021
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 27 March 2020
Resolved
Owner of Operator must submit a nontank vessel response plan IAW 33CFR Part 155 Subpart J to include COTP Zone for Guam. In addition, the NTVRP Letter must include a valid date outlined in the alternative planning criteria approved letter.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 May 2020
Resolved 20 April 2020
Resolution: Received acceptance letter from VRP desk.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 6 February 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 199.190(g): Vessel is restricted to carrying no more than 60 persons pending annual service of or replace with new the following 20 person life rafts with serial numbers: 10682063, 11368749, 11477606, 11582053, 11582054 and 1188463. Vessel must maintain crew required for manning per COI.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 17 February 2020
Resolution: 6 RAFTS PLACED ON BOARD.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 4 February 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 199.190(g): Every inflatable life raft, inflatable life jacket, and marine evacuation system shall be serviced at intervals not exceeding 12 months, except when servicing is delayed until the next scheduled inspection of the vessel, provided the delay does not exceed 5 months. It was discovered by the attending USCG marine inspector that a total of 6 x 20 person inflatable life rafts have not been serviced as of 19DEC2019. Prior to departure from [name withheld], the following 6 life rafts marked with the following serial numbers must be serviced or replaced with new: 10682063, 11368749,
11477606, 11582053, 11582054, and 11884633.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 February 2020
Resolution: Total persons allowed reduced to 60, pending annual inspection of or replace with new 6 x 20 life rafts marked with serial numbers: 10682063, 11368749, 11477606, 11582053, 11582054, and 11884633.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 5 November 2019
Resolved
The fire resistance of doors shall, as far as practicable, be equivalent to that of the division in which they are fitted. Door from engine room to ECR was not an approved self closing A-60 door per approved Fire control plan. 74 SOLAS (97) II-2 reg 47
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 7 November 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 5 November 2019
Resolved
The fire integrity of the division shall be maintained at openings and penetrations. Identified Open wire conduit passing through engine room Engine Room upper class A boundary near ECR door. 74SOLAS(97)II-2
reg 30.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 7 November 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 5 November 2019
Resolved
Metal support should be designed to support cables every 610mm vertically. Missing metal supports for cable runes IWO STBD main deck muster station.
46 CFR 111.01-1(a)(3)
IEEE 2002 reg 25.5
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 7 November 2019
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 5 November 2019
Resolved
Rudder room escape hatch was not properly adjusted for watertight integrity and daylight could be seen from
closed position. ICLL 66 Reg 18.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 7 November 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 18 January 2019
Resolved
Effect repairs to the port steering gear so that it is capable of moving the rudder from 35 degrees on either side to 35 degrees on the other with the vessel as required by 58.25-10(b)(2).
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 January 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 18 January 2019
Resolved
Effect repairs to the #1 raw water cooling pump on the port main diesel engine so that a single failure will not result in the reduction of the full propulsion capability as require by 46 CFR 58.01-5 / ABS Rules 4-3-6/9.7.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 January 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 18 January 2019
Resolved
Effect repairs to the starboard main engine #1 and #2 raw water cooling pumps so that the failure will not result in the reduction of the full propulsion capability as require by 46 CFR 58.01-5 / ABS Rules 4-3-6/9.7. The current condition does not allow the standby pump to automatically start upon loss of pressure or the failure of the primary pump.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 January 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 January 2019
Resolved
Effect repairs to the port fuel oil day tank's remote fuel oil shut off valve to ensure the safe operation of machinery as required by 46 CFR 61.20-3(a). The remote fuel oil shut off valve leaks at a rate of one drop per second when in the closed position.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 January 2019
14 - Pollution Prevention › 146 - MARPOL Annex VI › Incinerator incl. operations and operating manual
Issued 18 January 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 63.25-9: Vessel's approved shipboard incinerator must be maintained in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Incinerator site glass is cracked and must be replaced with new to as original.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 February 2019
Resolved 21 January 2019
Resolution: New site glass installed as to original.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 18 January 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 113.25-12(a)(c): Each general emergency alarm signal must be an electronically-operated bell, klaxon, or other warning device capable of producing a signal or tone distinct from any other audible signal on the vessel. Total of 4, general emergency alarm located in the interior of the house are inoperable. Repair to as original.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 January 2019
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 18 January 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 113.35-5 (c) (d): Refrigerated spaces alarm are inoperable. Both audible signal must sound at a manned location or if there is a common audible signal for more than one lockable refrigerator space, there must be an annunciator for locating the space from which the signal was initiated. Repair to as original.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 January 2019
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Compass correction log
Issued 18 January 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 164.35: Vessel must have a current magnetic compass deviation table or graph or compass comparison record for the steering compass, in the wheelhouse. Current deviation table is not accurate. Readings between wheelhouse and steering room flat is off 8-10 degrees.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 February 2019
Resolved 3 May 2019
Resolution: Gyro repeater installed at emergency steering station.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 18 January 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 199.70(3): Replace deteriorated buoyant life lines with self-activating smoke signal on port and starboard bridge wing with new buoyant lines.
Action required: 703 - Prior to bunkering operations
Due 1 February 2019
Resolved 21 January 2019
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (SOLAS operational)
Issued 18 January 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 199.180(a)(1): Vessel has only one SOLAS Training Manual kept in the wheelhouse. A copy of the vessel's SOLAS Training Manual must be in each crew mess room and recreation room or in each crew cabin.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 February 2019
Resolved 21 January 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 18 January 2019
Resolved
46CFR97.15-60/91.25-20(a)(2): Provide FFE records for the servicing of FFE of all hand portable FFE and semi FFE. Records of such test and inspection shall show dates when performed, number or identification of each unit tested as per cites. Current inspection of FFE for CO2 fixed does not show required tests and inspections as per cite.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 February 2019
Resolved 25 January 2019
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 17 January 2019
Resolved
Effect repairs to the port and starboard steering gear rudder angle indicators to accurately reflect actual rudder movement and position IAW 46CFR58.25-25(a).
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 January 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 17 January 2019
Resolved
Effect repairs to the fuel oil return piping on the port ships service diesel generator to ensure the safe operation of the machinery as required by 46CFR61.20-3(a). Forward inboard fuel injector return line installation is not secure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 January 2019
Resolution: Repairs made and operationally tested, all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 17 January 2019
Resolved
Effect repairs to the fuel oil supply lines from the high-pressure fuel oil injection pump to cylinder injectors to ensure the safe operation of the machinery as required by 46CFR61.20-3(a).
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 January 2019
Resolution: Repairs made and operationally tested, all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 January 2019
Resolved
Ensure proper operation to the disconnect switch of the #2 starboard steering gear pump system. Current disconnect switch does not secure power to the motor controller IAW 46CFR58.25.70(e)(2).
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 January 2019
Resolution: Repairs made and operationally tested, all sat.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Engineers' alarm
Issued 17 January 2019
Resolved
Effect repairs to the audible function of the engineer's assistance alarm panel in the [name withheld] stateroom IAW 46CFR113.27-1(b).
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 January 2019
Resolution: Repairs made and operationally tested, all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › UMS - Ship
Issued 17 January 2019
Resolved
Vessel's current 1995 approved Periodic Testing of Vital System Automation is lacking the procedures to adequately perform the periodic safety tests required by 46 CFR 61.40-6 and 46 CFR 61.40-10. The current revision (September 2018) of the vessel's PSTP being used by the engineering crew does not have an approval letter. Submit PSTP's for review, approval and validation IAW 46 CFR 61.40-10.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 April 2019
Resolution: Company re-submitted PSTP to USCG MSC- Electrical Branch for review; see E2-1900771, for comments.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › Type Approval Certificate of Incinerator
Issued 9 November 2017
Resolved
The incinerator was recently installed onboard but is not type approved. This system came off of an older vessel and it was installed prior to the type approval requirement. This system must not be used without type approval documentation.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 August 2018
Resolution: Revised FCP approved by [name withheld] approval letter and FCP (Ref. 254 MSC, Dwg. No. D20), attached under Documents.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Pelorus
Issued 9 November 2017
Resolved
Vessel does not have a Pelorus or other means for taking a bearing over the arc of horizon as required in the 81 Amendments to 74 SOLAS.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Due 9 January 2018
Resolved 9 January 2018
Resolution: Operator appealed deficiency, arguing that they are applying their domestic tonnage as allowed by NVIC 11-93, which allows them to meet SOLAS in force 1982. This SOLAS reg came into effect in 1984....Appeal granted
Operations/Management › Pollution › Control of Discharge of Oil
Issued 9 November 2017
Resolved
The aft MOGAS tank has vent piping that is not approved. Install vent pipes that are at least 2-1/2" diameter prior to using the tank.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 July 2018
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › General Arrangement Plans
Issued 9 November 2017
Resolved
All plan approval letters/comments from MSC must satisfied to the attending Marine Inspetor.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Due 9 January 2018
Resolved 18 January 2018
Resolution: All plan approval letters have been approved and issued from MSC.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › General Arrangement Plans
Issued 9 November 2017
Resolved
DVTP's must all be approved prior to the vessel getting any reduction in manning.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 4 November 2019
Resolution: activity 6836233
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Number
Issued 11 March 2016
Resolved
Vsl is to prove compliance with the number of spare extinguisher requirement.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 April 2016
Resolution: Vessel has enough extinguishers on thier safety plan to cover required spares on COI.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ducts
Issued 11 March 2016
Resolved
Install mechanical ventilation in CO2 room with 6 air changes per hour.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 October 2018
Resolved 18 January 2018
Resolution: Ventilation was installed and tested, all sat.
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › A Class Division Penetrations
Issued 11 March 2016
Resolved
Install self closing devices on doors in SFP boundaries of class A machinery spaces. 74 SOLAS Con 1997 II/2/Reg47
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 April 2016
Resolution: Email Sent with pictures of self closers installed on WTDs.