USNS PATHFINDER

Means shall be provided whereby normal operation of propulsion machinery can be sustained or restored even though one of the essential auxiliaries becomes inoperative. Master reported the loss of the starboard propulsion motor (azimuth Z-Drive). Affect repairs to the satisfaction of the RO / Coast Guard.

Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. Crew discovered a quarter-size hole in a flange downstream of the emergency fire pump and made temporary repairs. Affect repairs to the satisfaction of the RO/Coast Guard prior to departing Port Everglades. SOLAS (2020) II-2 /Reg 14.2.1.2

The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if fire occurs: fire detection and fire alarm systems. Interview with the crew indicates that the system is fully operational but is unable to clear the “trouble” in the system. Hiller System provided report 08May2023 with no indication of “trouble” in system. Cite: SOLAS II-2 (2020)/Reg 14.2.1.1.2

Maintenance, testing and inspections of life-saving appliances shall be carried out based on the guidelines developed by the Organization and in a manner having due regard to ensure reliability of such appliances. Identified steel plate corrosion in both lifeboat internal release mechanism support system. The annual inspection was completed by Palfinger in Apr 2023, with no noted concerns or notation of condition of these areas. Cite: SOLAS (2020) III/Reg 20.3.1

Spares and repair equipment shall be provided for lifesaving appliances and their components which are subject to excessive wear or consumption and need to be replaced regularly. Noted cracking in port lifeboat (stbd/inboard side) gel coating and the ship does not maintain a repair kit to address this area. Cite: SOLAS (2020) III/Reg 20.3.1

Doors required to be self-closing shall not be fitted with hold-back hooks. •During fire drill, galley door was found locked, and crew unable to enter through this door. Door is a selfclosing door, with closing hinge disconnected from door frame. Also, found hook tie-back attached to door/ bulkhead. •Adjust self-closing door to pump room 3-73-0. Cite: SOLAS (1997) II-2/Reg 47.2

Crowns and casing of machinery spaces of category A shall be of steel construction adequately insulated and openings… shall be suitably arranged and protected to prevent the spread of fire. • At MVZ-24 overhead (BOSN stores) two sections of insulation missing. • Tape missing in overhead in fwd pump room. Cite: SOLAS II-2 (1997) / Reg 42.4

Electrical Installations shall be such that the safety of crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. The following light fixtures were found with broken diffusers (IEEE: 33.14): • Bosn store room (x3 lights) • Pump room • Throughout High Density room • Fan space by library • Stairway (2nd platform) above door to Passage 3-65-0 • Fix lights in overhead in linen locker and adj cleaning gear locker The following improper electrical connections were identified (IEEE 23.6): •Replace/repair electrical cable for lights on stbd bridge wing and other light fixtures on deck •Junction box cover detached by light in stairwell (near Bow Thruster control panel -Bosn stores?) •SOPEP locker (above light) has cable terminations with wire nuts not in junction box •In High Density room, junction box by emergency escape hatch has wire backing out •Improper electrical connection for special winch system• Cable penetration on bottom right side of MSD control panel • GMDSS battery cable insulation is deteriorated and shows signs of possible splice (46 CFR 111.60-19) Cite: SOLAS (1997) II-1/Reg 40.1.3; 46 CFR 110.10-1(b)(4)(iii) (old J); IEEE-45-1983

The Administration shall take appropriate steps to ensure uniformity in the implementation and application of the provisions of this part in respect of electrical installations. The following items were identified using daisy chains and portable cables (extension cords), which should be permanently wired (IEEE 19.6.1) •Daisy chain and splice in cable for intrinsically safe lights in fwd fire locker. •Daisy chain in Bosn locker. The following wiring items were identified (IEEE: 20.2): • Dead end wires on stbd side bridge (external windows) • Dead end wire in deck penetration on aft port side between rail course and conex box • Cable termination for freezer fan unit not in junction box (IEEE: 21.43) Cite: SOLAS (1997) II- 1/Reg 40.2; 46 CFR 110.10-1(b)(4)(iii) (old J); IEEE-45-1983

The Administration shall take appropriate steps to ensure uniformity in the implementation and application of the provisions of this part in respect of electrical installations. The following items for unsupported electrical cables were identified (IEEE 23.9): • Unsupported cables in aft part of aft fire locker, and cables resting on edge of metal cabinet. • Electrical cables running from conex boxes on aft deck are not properly secured and are improperly connected to service panel box in aft vestibule [and also IEEE 23.9/23.10, 46 CFR 195.11-25(a)(1)] • Electrical cables are not properly supported in wire run above Main deck stairway Passage 1-24-1 (including dead end wires) and also FSD 1-72-1. Cite: SOLAS (1997) II- 1/Reg 40.2; 46 CFR 110.10-1(b)(4)(iii) (old J); IEEE-45-1983

Guard rails or bulwarks shall be fitted around all exposed decks. Rail courses were missing between newly installed Conex Box (port side aft) and port beam/ fantail railing. Cite: ILLC Reg 25(2)

All waste receptacles shall be constructed of noncombustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. Plastic trash cans, including plastic waste receptacle were used for oily rags. Cite: SOLAS (1997) II-2/Reg 18.5

Medical waivers may be granted with specific conditions to which the applicant must adhere, such as more frequent monitoring of the medical conditions, submission of medical exams and/or tests at varying intervals to track the ongoing status of the medical condition, or operational limitations in the manner the mariner may serve under the MMC. • 03 crew members were missing medical certificate waivers. • Current steward med certificate indicated not fit for food handling. Steward recently received new medical certificate and provided documentation supporting no medical issues. Provide supporting documentation from NMC of updated medical certificate.

The training manual…shall contain instructions and information, in easily understood term illustrated wherever possible, on the lifesaving appliances provided in the ship and ton the best methos of survival. The immersion suits found in the SOLAS training manual were for a different model than crew had on board. Cite: SOLAS (2020) III/Reg 35.3

Two means of escape shall be provided from each machinery space of category A. A box was stored in emergency escape ladder. Cite: SOLAS (1997) II-2/Reg 45

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. There is a steady drip of hydraulic oil from a linkage between the pump motors on the tank top.

The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to endure their required performance if a fire occurs: structural fire protection including fire resisting divisions, and protection of openings and penetrations in these divisions. A rock block type multi-cable transit installation in the steering gear room is not installed correctly, pieces are protruding or recessed and should be installed as designed.

Doors provided to ensure the watertight integrity of internal openings which are used while at sea are to be sliding watertight doors capable of being remotely closed from the bridge and are also to be operable locally from each side of the bulkhead. The WTD on winch room fwd bulkhead has a faulty power switch.

Power control systems shall close doors at an approximate uniform rate of closure, but in no case shall the closure time, from the time a door begins to move to the time it reaches the fully closed position, be less than 20 s or more than 40 s. Vsl's Class 3 WTDs reached complete closure after 1 minute.

Maintenance of conditions after survey. On 3/2/2021 at approximately 2330 Sector Virginia Command Center received a report of a fire in the starboard thruster room that occurred at 2130 in the brake band of the starboard thruster. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11

Vessel has posted through-out the ship Fire Control Plans (FCP) that are Revision "A". The most current revision on the bridge is Revision "D". Plans shall be kept up to date; any alterations thereto shall be recorded as soon as practicable. The total number of FCPs on-board shall be the amount as indicated on the FCP Revision "D".

The Recognized Organization is in the process of issuing certificates; the certificates issued shall be readily available on board for examination. The RO shall emails electronic copies to USCG before departure CLEARED

The following fire doors are not closing on their own: laundry room doors / door leading into draft room from main lab: fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs.

The following flood/over the side lights need to be properly mounted; starboard bridge wing light is secured with a line, port side at bottom of ladder light is just laying on the deck; electrical apparatus shall be installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner

Make repairs to the small oil leak on the #1 ship service diesel generator turbo flange. Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids; The arrangements of distribution and utilization of oils shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board.

The port outboard steering pump is acting and making a abnormally loud noise,the pump needs to be investigate /trouble shoot to see the cause of the noise and make repairs as needed. The ships equipment shall be maintained to conform with the present regulations to ensure that the ship may fit to proceed to sea.

Prove operation of all radars for class surveyor.

Replace plugs in life rings as marked.

Repalce lifering light on port side 02 deck.

OWS inop at time of inspection due to failed part; Tech rep repaired prior to vessel sailing.

Proved proof of the OWS content meter being reinstalled and a operational test conducted.

All vent closures are to be renewed or repair to be effectively functional.

Proved proof of required equipment to conduct to High Oil temp test as described in the Coast Guard approved Test procedure is onboard.

. Proved proof of required equipment to conduct to High Jacket water a test as described in the Coast Guard approved Test procedure is onboard.

Conduct weight test after falls have been renewed.

Repair engines on both Lifeboats to prevent iol discharge through exhaust.

Repair Lifeboat embarkation light located on port side aft.

Provide copy of firefighting foam analysis report.

Repair and prove proper operation of ARPA.

Repair and prove proper operation of "Master mode switch" so that all power operated watertight doors close simultaneously.

Renew wire & plug for security light located on starboard side.

Label emer. generator shut-off switch on deck.

Label forward bilge manifold.

Port/Stbd ring buoys not approved type.

Numerous water bags in both P/S lifeboats not approved type

Retro-reflective tape missing from bottom side of both P/S lifeboats

Overhead fans in accomodation space missing protective guard LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: fan

Protective light globe cage missing on overhead light in freezer LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: LIGHT COVER

Lable emergency escape areas in MSD space LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Markings

Lable stove disconnect at distribution panel in galley LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Markings

General alarm bell and fire alarm bell are mislabled LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Lable

Provide corrected plans to indicate approved horizontal spacing in accordance with CCGD7(m) ltr 16703, dtd Apr 19, 2001.

Repair Stbd steering azimuth motor and bull gear for LIPPS Z drive system at next yard period but no later than 15OCT00.

Provide heat shield bowls to rayco filters to EMD engines._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

Provide Unitor service report to MSO San Juan._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

HYDROSTATICALLY TEST ALL OVERDUE SCBA AIR BOTTLES AT AN APPROVED U.S. DOT FACILITY.

PROVIDE TWO SHIPS SERVICE AIR RECIEVER AND ONE SHIPS WHISTLE AIR RECIEVER RELIEF VALVES WITH HAND RELIEVING GEAR.

PROVIDE STCW DOCUMENTATION FOR THE CHIEF MATE PRIOR TO GETTING UNDERWAY.

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF THE EMERGENCY DIESEL GENERATOR AUTOMATIC TRANSFER. THIS REQUIREMENT MUST BE COMPLETED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING CG OR ABS SURVEYOR PRIOR TO GETTING UNDERWAY.

PROVIDE TEST RESULTS OF THE FOAM ANALYSIS REPORT (SAMPLE TAKEN BY HILLER REP.).

PROPERLY LABEL THE LOADLINE HULL MARKINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ABS LOADLINE CERTIFICATE DATED 13 MAY 1997.

PROPERLY INSTALL STUFFING BOX WITH APPROVED MATERIAL AT BULKHEAD 1-120-0.

END-FOR-END THE FALLS IN WAY OF LIFEBOATS ONE AND TWO AND PERFORM WEIGHT TEST AND RELEASING GEAR TEST TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING CG OR ABSSURVEYOR.

Provide statement form Master that a new oil content meter has been installed on OWS and tested statifactorily.

Provide manufacturer's technical specifications indicating that shallac wood is authorized for use as structural support in the Interphase reactor.

Renew leaking hydraulic hose on hydraulicly controled WTD 2-120-1 in way ofthe winch room.

Provide statement from Master that remote launching device for STBD lifeboat has been renewed and tested statisfactorily.

Provide statement from Master indicating that the low oil shutdown system for the #2Main Generator has been tested satisfactorly.

Provide statement from Master indicating that the reverse power relays on all generators have been tested satisfactorily.

MAKE THE SHIPS WHISTLE AIR RECEIVER AVAILABLE FOR AN INTERNAL INSPECTION ORHYDRO TO 1 1/4 TIMES MAWP.

INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS/SCHEMATIC FOR BOW THRUSTER CO2 INSTALLATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 193.15-10(A).

SUPPLY APPROVED PLANS FOR THE BOW THRUSTER CO2 INSTALLATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 189.20-10.

PROVIDE EMBARKATION LADDERS FOR THE PORT AND STARBOARD LIFEBOATS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 192.50-5.

PROVIDE PLANS TO THE MARINE SAFETY CENTER FOR ALTERATIONS IN THE SALT WATERCOOLING LINES PENETRATING FUEL OIL TANKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 189.45- 1.

PROVE PROPER OPERATON OF THE RELEASING GEAR IN THE PORT LIFEBOAT.

UPDATE VESSEL FIRE CONTROL PLANS TO REFLECT BOW THRUSTER CO2 INSTALLATION.

PROVIDE EMBARKATION LADDERS FOR THE PORT AAND STARBOARD LIFERAFTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 192.50-7.

LIMIT VESSEL OPERATION TO THE PROPULSION SYSTEM PARAMETERS ESTABLISHED IN [name withheld] LETTER SER: CU-9/656 DATED 23AUG95.

PROVIDE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AND SATISFACTORILY TESTED PORT AND STBD PHASE_x001C_ SHIFT TRANSFORMERS TO FURNISH FULL PROPULSION SYSTEM CAPABILITIES AS ORIGINALLY INTENDED.

PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION STUDY FOR THE ELECTRICAL PROPULSION SYSTEM INCLUDING CIRCUIT BREAKER CURVES, SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT AVAILABLE GRAPHS AND RELATED INTERRELATIONSHIPS. THIS INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE USCG MARINE SAFETY CENTER FOR REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE.

THE PHASE SHIFT TRANSFORMERS NOTED IN ITEM #1 SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH ENCLOSURES OF A MARINE TYPE DRIP PROOF DESIGN FOLLOWING ACCEPTED GOOD MARINE PRACTICES.

PRIOR TO DEPARTING THE PORT OF PASCAGOULA THE CAUSE OF THE CASUALTY OF THE PORT PHASE SHIFT TRANSFROMER MUST BE FULLY RESOLVED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE COGNIZANT [name withheld] ARE AUTHORIZED.

PROVE FUSE RATING OF LIPPS CONTROLS AT MCC.

COMPLETE DEMONSTRATION OF DESIGN VERIFICATION WHEN APPROVED.

COMPLETE DEMONSTRATION OF PERIODIC TEST PROCEDURE WHEN APPROVED AND PRIOR TO DEPARTING THE PORT OF PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI.

PROVIDE MANUVERING DATA IN WHEELHOUSE.

FIRE AND BOAT DRILLS MUST BE CONDUCTED WHEN THE CREW IS ON BOARD PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.

POST STATION BILL PRIOR TO CONDUCTING USCG WITNESSED DRILLS.