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15106-Shipboard operations- A ship when in a port of another Contracting Government is subject to control by officers duly authorized by such Government concerning operational requirements in respect of the safety of ships, when there are clear grounds for believing that the master or crew are not familiar with essential shipboard procedures relating to the safety of ships. Crew did not demonstrate adequate familiarity with shipboard procedures for fire and abandon ship drills. During the fire drill, one of the two fire party members failed to don the fireman’s outfit properly. The SCBA was not fastened properly, the flash hood was not worn, and the fire party member was not aware of the flashlight attached to the outfit. During the abandon ship drill, multiple crew members did not don their life-jackets properly and two crew members failed to don the immersion suit within the required time frame. 74 SOLAS (14) XI-1/4.1 [Code 17a/c]

07124-Maintenance of fire protection systems- Suitable instructions and component spares for testing and maintenance shall be provided. Neither a heat producing device or extension pole was available onboard to properly test heat detectors. 74 SOLAS (97) II-2/12.1.12 [Code 17a/c]

08104-Steering gear systems- A low-level alarm for each hydraulic fluid reservoir to give the earliest practicable indication of hydraulic fluid leakage. Both steering gear pumps do not have a low-level alarm. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/29.12.2 [Code 40a/c]

14104- Oil filtering equipment- Oil filtering equipment referred to in paragraph 2 of this regulation shall comply with paragraph 6 of this regulation. OWS content meter is always in “error” and cannot measure the oil content in filtered water. The OCM arrangement fitted on the vessel does not match the arrangement found in the OCM manual. No documentation was provided for any approved modifications or changes to the system. MARPOL Annex I/14.7 [Code 40a/c]

07103-Division – decks, bulkheads and penetrations- The purpose of this regulation is to contain a fire in the space of origin. For this purpose, the following functional requirements shall be met: the fire integrity of the divisions shall be maintained at openings and penetrations. There were several circular penetrations in Class B boundaries surrounding the electrical spaces on decks C, D, and E. 74 SOLAS (14) II-2/9.1.3 [Code 40a/c]

It was discovered that the vessel failed to maintain the Oil Record Book. Late entries were written incorrectly and, for a period of 5 weeks, weekly soundings were not recorded.

Submit plan for P/S shore tie (cold iron) to USCG MSC for approval, system cannot be used until plans are approved.

Repair lube oil leak on #3 generator prior to its operation.

Provide documentation for testing of electrically held open fire door in galley. Doors are to remain closed until proper operation is witnessed by Coast Guard Marine Inspector

Provide documentation of testing of fixed fire fighting system time delay for engineroom

Submit written repair proposal for approval for repairs needed in stbd aft peak void & stbd #8 aft void. Repairs are needed to 1st floor longitudinal outboard of long bulkhead 10215, aft of frame 22; 2nd floor long outboard of long bulkhead 10215, aft of frame 22, 1st vertical stiffener outboard of long bulkhead 10215, forward of frame 22; and bottom plate where fractured and holed in aft peak.

Complete repairs as indicated in approved repair proposal, making bottom plate fit-up, root pass, & final weld available for inspection.

Conduct internal examination of port aft peak void and port #8 aft void and report any findings.

Provide repair to #2 SSDG where leaking exhaust.

Provide plans for lube oil system modification for main engine tie rod vibration dampening system. Provide system drawing, installation details, pressures, lube oil capacity, etc., of system. Submit plans to MSC and ABS.

Submit plans for the new cylinder L/O system for the MDE to the CG MSC. Installation must be inspected prior to being put into operation. IAW SOLAS 74/78 II-1/3-1 & 46 CFR 91.45 & 91.55.

Prove proper operation of the lifeboat release brakes.

Vessel to make repairs to the antenna of the S-band radar to the satisfaction of the cognizant [name withheld] the vessel is in the [name withheld] zonethe requirement can be cleared via fax copy of the log in the official loagbook that the radar has been repaired over the Master's signature.