Records from 2014 to 2016. Most recent: inspection, 11 January 2016.
A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 6 September 2015
Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of the crew and ship shall be ensured. Throughout the ship there are numerous unapproved electrical installations and wiring. 74 SOLAS (81 amend) II-1/40.1.3 Action taken: 30 b/c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 January 2016
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 6 September 2015
Resolved
Any ship greater than 400 gross tons shall be fitted with oil filtering equipment that is of design approved by the Administration. The oily water seperator does not function properly. MARPOL 73/78 (11 cons) I/14.1
Action taken: 30 b/c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 January 2016
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory ops test along with KRS surveyor.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 6 September 2015
Resolved
Every ship shall be fitted with fire pumps complying with the requirements of the regulations. The main fire pump is leaking over a gallon of water a minute. 74 SOLAS (81 amend) II-2/4.1
Action taken: 30 b/c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 January 2016
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 6 September 2015
Resolved
*See Narrative* The condition of the ship shall be maintained to ensure that the ship will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. There is excessive oil dripping, leaking, and standing oil throughout the engine room. Rags are stuffed in various places in the engine room to mitigate the oil spreading, creating a fire hazard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 January 2016
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Breaker Circuitry
Issued 6 September 2015
Resolved
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 ship or persons on board. The emergency generator has broken amp and hertz gauge. The water pump was leaking and the fan belt was loose. 74 SOLAS (14 cons) I/11, Action taken: 30 a/b/c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 September 2015
Resolution: The broken amp and hertz gauges on the emergency generator start control panel were replaced, the water pump was overhauled, and the loose belt was replaced.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Falls
Issued 6 September 2015
Resolved
All lifesaving appliances shall be kept in working order. The wire rope splicing on the fall prevention device on the starboard lifeboat was splayed. 74 SOLAS (81 amend) III/4(c), Action taken 30 a/b/c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 September 2015
Resolution: The splayed wire rope end part on the fall prevention device was replaced and properly fixed by clamps.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Keel
Issued 6 September 2015
Resolved
The means used for making duct keels watertight and the arrangements adopted for closing openings in them shall be to the satisfaction of the administration. Duct keel cover in the engine room was removed. 74 SOLAS (81 amend) II-1/19.1, Action taken: 17 a/c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 September 2015
Resolution: The duct keel cover was replaced and secured properly. Changed to 10 c
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 6 September 2015
Resolved
The fire resistant doors shall be self closing and reasonably gas tight. The fire resistant doors to the engine control room, entrance to the engine room, and emergency escape in the engine room were not reasonably gas tight or self closing. 74 SOLAS (81 amend) II-2/47.1, Action taken: 17 a/b/c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 January 2016
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Tank
Issued 6 September 2015
Resolved
The arrangements for the storage, distribution, and utilization of oil in pressure lubrications systems shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. The manhole cover to lube oil tank located in the engine room was open and the cover was removed from top of the tank. 74 SOLAS (81 amend) II-2/15.3, Action taken 17 a/b/c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 September 2015
Resolution: The tank cover was replaced and secured properly. Changed to 10 c
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Piping
Issued 6 September 2015
Resolved
Hydraulic power operated steering gear shall be provided with low level alarm for the hydraulic fluid reservoir. The float switch in the reservoir was inoperable causing the low level alarm not to operate. 74 SOLAS (81 amend) II-1/29.12.2, Action taken: 40 a/b/c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 January 2016
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Piping
Issued 6 September 2015
Resolved
Hydraulic power operated steering gear shall be provided with a fixed storage tank having sufficient capacity to recharge at least one power actuating system including the reservoir, where the main steering gear is required to be power operated. The storage tank shall be permanently connected by piping. The storage tank is connected by rubber hose. 74 SOLAS (81 amend) II-1/29.12.3, 40 a/b/c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 September 2015
Resolution: The rubber hose was removed and replaced with rigid metal piping. Changed to 10 c
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 6 September 2015
Resolved
The machinery associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. The engine drain piping was disconnected, draining oil directly into the bilge. 74 SOLAS (81 amend) II-1/26.1, Action taken: 40 a/b/c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 September 2015
Resolution: The drain piping was properly connected to the main drain line.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 6 September 2015
Resolved
The machinery associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. Vice grips are being used to operate valves in the engine room. 74 SOLAS (81 amend) II-1/26.1, Action taken: 40 a/b/c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 September 2015
Resolution: The vice grips have been removed and replaced with the correct hand wheels to operate valves. Changed to 10 c
Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Actuator
Issued 6 September 2015
Resolved
Main and auxiliary machinery essential for the propulsion and safety of the ship shall be provided with effective means for its operation and control. Turning gear start control switch equipped with safety bypass. 74 SOLAS (81 amend) II-1/31.1, Action taken: 40 a/b/c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 September 2015
Resolution: The saftey bypass was removed, returning the control switch to proper operation. Changed to 10 c
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 6 September 2015
Resolved
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 ship or persons on board. Deck plating in engine room is wasted. 74 SOLAS (14 cons) I/11, Action taken: 40 a/b/c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 January 2016
Communications › Internal Communications System › Sound-powered Telephone
Issued 6 September 2015
Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that electrical services essential for safety will be ensured under various emergency conditions. The installed communications system for bridge to steering gear communications was inoperable. 74 SOLAS (81 amen) II-1/40.1.2, Action taken 40 a/b/c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 September 2015
Resolution: The crew was able to demonstrate proper operation of the communications system. Changed to 10 c
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 6 September 2015
Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that electrical services essential for safety will be ensured under various emergency conditions. The light in the engine room emergency escape trunk was not operating. 74 SOLAS (81 amend) II-1/40.1.2, Action taken: 40 a/b/c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 September 2015
Resolution: The light was restored to normal functionality.
Engineering › Steam Boiler (auxiliary/waste heat) › Fan Motor
Issued 6 September 2015
Resolved
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 ship or persons on board. The boiler is inoperable. 74 SOLAS (14 cons) I/11, Action taken: 40 a/b/c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 January 2016
Resolution: C/S recommended that the owner submit application to render boiler as "out of service" status and removed boiler from vessel (See Class report dated 11SEP2015)
Fire Fighting › Firemans Outfit › Lifeline
Issued 6 September 2015
Resolved
For each breathing apparatus a fireproof lifeline of sufficient length and strength shall be provided. The fireproof life line parted during fire drill and multiple points in the line were degraded. 74 SOLAS (81 amend) II-2/17.2, Action taken: 10 c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 September 2015
Resolution: Vessel's crew produced a replacement lifeline.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 25 August 2014
Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of passengers, crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. Exposed electrical wiring is present on pultiple console panels in the machinery spaces, accommodation spaces and throughout cargo control room.
SOLAS '74 (1981 AMEND) CH. II-2 REG. 40.3
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 12 January 2016
Resolution: Vessel provided a survey provided by class society verifying the electrical hazards were resolved and electrical wiring is adequate.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 25 August 2014
Resolved
Fire extinguishing appliances shall be kept in good order and available for immediate use at all times during voyage. Fire extinguishers throughout vessel are secured to bulkheads with rope or line, making it difficult for ship's personnel to access.
SOLAS '74 (1981 AMEND) CH. II-2 REG. 21
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 24 October 2014
Resolution: Vessel provided a survey provided by class society verifying the fire extinguishers were properly affixed to the ships bulkheads allowing ship personnel to access them.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 25 August 2014
Resolved
Every ship shall be provided with fire pumps and fire mains complying with the requirements of this regulation. The fire main was unable to provide sufficient pressure due to improper valve alignment.
SOLAS '74 (1981 AMEND) CH II-2 REG. 4.1
Due 2 September 2014
Resolved 2 September 2014
Resolution: Deficiency was corrected on the spot. The vessel aligned the required valves and was able to maintain sufficient pressure with their fire main pump.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter
Issued 25 August 2014
Resolved
Machinery shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. Two fuel oil purifiers have cracked "water drains" that go to a drain tank.
SOLAS '74 (1981 AMEND) CH. II-1 REG. 26.1
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 24 October 2014
Resolution: Vessel provided a survey provided by class society verifying adequate construction for services which the machinery is intended for.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Hand Gear
Issued 25 August 2014
Resolved
All the life-saving appliances shall be kept in working order and available for immediate use before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage. Port sidelife boat is missing recovery crank handle.
SOLAS '74 (1981 AMEND) CH. III REG. 4 (c)
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 24 October 2014
Resolution: Vessel provided a survey provided by class society verifying all life-saving appliances are in working and available for immediate use.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Rubbish/Waste Materials
Issued 25 August 2014
Resolved
Arrangements for storage, distribution and utilization of fuel oil shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. There is excessive oil throughout the engine space, posing a fire risk.
SOLAS '71 (1981 AMEND) CH. II-2 REG 15.2
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 24 October 2014
Resolution: Vessel provided a survey provided by class society verifying the fire risk was removed.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 25 August 2014
Resolved
The piping for the distribution of fire extinguishing medium shall be arranged and discharge nozzles so positioned that a uniform distribution of medium is obtained. Release valve controller arm was tied down with wire, disabling the system.
SOLAS '74 (1981 AMEND) CH. II-2 REG. 5.1.3
Due 2 September 2014
Resolved 2 September 2014
Resolution: The wire was removed from the system allowing it to operate as the manufacturer intended.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 25 August 2014
Resolved
Fire resistance of doors shall, as far as practicable, be equivalent to that of the division in which they are fitted. Multiple doors throughout vessel located at fire boundaries did not readily shut or were rendered inadequate because of holes or gaps.
SOLAS '71 (1981 AMEND) CH. II-2 REG 47
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 12 January 2016
Resolution: Vessel provided a survey provided by class society verifying the fire boundaries were adequate and in compliance.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Exhaust Ducts (Galley Ranges)
Issued 25 August 2014
Resolved
Each exhaust duct shall be fitted with a grease trap readily removable for cleaning. Galley hood trap has excessive grease.
SOLAS '74 (1981 AMEND) CH. II-2 REG 7.1
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 24 October 2014
Resolution: Vessel provided a survey provided by class society verifying the galley hood trap was cleaned, removing the risk of fire.