Records from 2016 to 2017. Most recent: inspection, 21 April 2017.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 18 October 2016
Resolved
1400; After any survey of the ship no changes shall be made in the structural arrangements, machinery, equipment and other items covered by the survey without the sanction of the administration. The following deficiencies were found the salt water cooling line for the upper sea chest patched, camshaft oil cooler outlet line patched, diesel generator cooler salt water outlet line, See Narrative.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2016
Resolved 20 October 2016
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Classification Surveyor.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 18 October 2016
Resolved
1299; The strength of the deckhouses used for the accommodation of the crew shall be satisfactory of the administration. The following deficiency was found galley port light is wasted causing water to ingress into the space, ICLL Reg 25.1, 17AC.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2016
Resolved 20 October 2016
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Classification Surveyor.
Fire Fighting › Firemans Outfit › Protective Clothing
Issued 4 March 2016
Resolved
0735; The fireman's outfit shall consist of personal equipment comprising protective clothing of material to protect the skin from heat and from burns and scalding by steam. Two fireman's outfit were found to have wastage and holes and are insufficient to protect the fireman,74 SOLAS (83) II-2/17.1.1.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 March 2016
Resolution: Vessel replaced firemans outfits.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Fire Control Plans
Issued 4 March 2016
Resolved
2035; General arrangement plans shall be kept up to date, any alterations being recorded there on as soon as practicable. The chief steward's cabin has been converted into an electrical workshop/storage area, but is still on the fire control plan,74 SOLAS (83) II-2/20.1.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 March 2016
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Classification Representative.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 4 March 2016
Resolved
1677; A reserve source of energy shall be provided on every ship to supply radio installations. The reserve batteries were found to be completely unsecured, allowing potential damage if they shift,74 SOLAS (14) IV/13.2.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 March 2016
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Classification Representative.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 4 March 2016
Resolved
2550; All electrical apparatus and cables and wiring shall be so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. The deck light fixture on the port side just forward of the engine room vent was found to be wasted and unsafe,74 SOLAS (83) II-1/45.1.3.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 March 2016
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Classification Representative.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 4 March 2016
Resolved
2550; The arrangements for the distribution of flammable oils employed under pressure shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons onboard. There is excessive leakage of hydraulic oil in the steering room, posing a fire hazard,74 SOLAS (14) 83 II-2/15.4.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 March 2016
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Classification Representative.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Davit
Issued 4 March 2016
Resolved
0613; Each survival craft shall be stowed in a state of continuous readiness so that the crew members can carry out preparations for embarkation and launching in less than five (05) minutes. Port side davit aft sheave is seized and not functioning properly,74 SOLAS (83) III/13.1.3.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 March 2016
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Classification Representative.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ducts
Issued 4 March 2016
Resolved
2550; The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to comply with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship will be fit to proceed to sea. The ventilation system was to be wasted in the following: bridge, A/C room, CO2 room, stbd deck workshop, emergency generator room, and steering flat,74 SOLAS (83) I/11.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 March 2016
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Classification Representative.
Engineering › Steam System (auxiliary) › Piping
Issued 4 March 2016
Resolved
2550; Machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fitting shall be of a design approve for the service for which they are intended and to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons. A steam line in the laundry space has a non-approved temporary repair. Pin hole leaks were found on the main engine and aux engine lube oil cooling units,74 SOLAS (83) II-1/26.1.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 March 2016
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Classification Representative.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type II
Issued 4 March 2016
Resolved
2550; 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 will fit to proceed to sea. The marine sanitation device has a soft patch on top of the unit,74 SOLAS (83) I/11 , 33 CFR 159.121.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 March 2016
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Classification Representative.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Longitudinal Bulkhead
Issued 4 March 2016
Resolved
0750; "A" class divisions are those divisions formed by bulkheads and decks which shall be so constructed as to be capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame. Holes have been drilled in "A" bulkheads that need to be filled, throughout the vessel and wire penetrations need to filled in all duct spaces,74 SOLAS (83) II-2/3.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 March 2016
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Classification Representative.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Switch
Issued 4 March 2016
Resolved
0999; The condition of equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure it will remain fit without danger to persons on board. The limit switch for the provisional crane boom is in operational, posing a potential hazard to crewmembers and damage to the ship,74 SOLAS (14) I/11.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 11 March 2016
Resolved 11 March 2016
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Classification Representative.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Refrigeration (air conditioning) › General
Issued 4 March 2016
Resolved
0999; Cylinders used for compressed gases must always be secured in a rack in an upright position with the valve protection in place. Unsecured cylinders were found on the aft deck and in the air condition room, 46 CFR 147.60(b).
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 March 2016
Resolved 4 March 2016
Resolution: Discussed with the [name withheld] and Chief Engineer.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 4 March 2016
Resolved
0799; Fire hoses shall be maintained ready for use. The number "4," 45 mm fire hose was found to have melted rubber that would prevent the flow of water. 74 SOLAS (83) II-2/4.7.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 March 2016
Resolved 4 March 2016
Resolution: Hose was replaced and discussed issue with the Captain and [name withheld].
Operations/Management › Ballast Water Managment › Submission of Report
Issued 4 March 2016
Resolved
2535; Vessel must maintain a ballast water management plan that has been developed specifically for the vessel that will allow those responsible for the plan to understand and follow it. Vessel has a ballast and bio-fouling plan but the crew members are not following them or understand them fully. 33 CFR 151.2025(g)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 March 2016
Resolved 4 March 2016
Resolution: Discussed with the [name withheld] and Chief Engineer.