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The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs. Attending MI’s noted that the Port side open deck fire main isolation valve fire that supply’s the car deck is wasted. Additionally, the hardware to secure the main hydrant valves throughout the open deck were in a poor state of repair. SOLAS 97 II-2/14.2.1.3 2.1.1

The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: fire detection and fire alarm systems; and Smoke detection alarm systems. Attending MI’s noted that the two smoke detectors located in the steering compartment didn’t not sound an audible alarm in the engineering control station to alert watch standers. SOLAS 97 II-2/14.2.1.3 2.1.1

The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: emergency vent louvers used to isolate the emergency generator space have inadequate sealing gaskets and hinges and dogging mechanisms require maintenance. SOLAS 97 II-2/14.2.1.3 2.1.1

The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: emergency vent louvers used to isolate the port engine-room natural ventilation and the No.1 engine room vent fan cover were providing an inadequate seals due to the poor condition of the sealing metal surface. SOLAS 97 II-2/14.2.1.3 2.1.1

The purpose of this regulation is to limit the fire growth potential in every space of the ship. For this purpose, the following functional requirements shall be met:means of control for flammable liquids in the space shall be provided; relocate lube oil storage buckets vent intake for E Generator to adequate location. SOLAS 97 II-2/5.3

Fire-fighter's outfits shall comply with the Fire Safety Systems Code. Personal equipment shall consist of the following: Axe with a handle provided with high voltage insulation. A Firefighters axes shall be provided for each required SCBA with means to safely attach it to the firefighters ensemble. SOLAS 97 II-2/10.10.1 & FSS Code 3.2.1.1.5

Emergency lighting shall be provided in means of escape locations. Attending MI noted that not all lighting supplied in emergency escape trunks leaving engineering spaces was illuminated. SOLAS 97 II-2/13.3.5

Non-metallic expansion joints in piping systems, if located in a system which penetrates the ship's side and both the penetration and the non-metallic expansion joint are located below the deepest load waterline, shall be inspected as part of the surveys prescribed in regulation 1/ 10(a) and replaced as necessary, or at an interval recommended by the manufacturer. Attending MI noted that there was no system in place to track the maintenance and replacement of the installed expansion joints. SOLAS 04 II-1/27.9

Measures shall be taken to the satisfaction of the Administration to ensure that the equipment is functioning in a reliable manner and that satisfactory arrangements are made for regular inspections and routine tests to ensure continuous reliable operation. Remove 11.3 from automation PSTP for emergency generator as the engine is air cooled and high water temp is not applicable. SOLAS 97 II-2/46.2.2

Operational readiness Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Attending MI’s noted that the forward mooring deck starboard side life ring bracket wasted. SOLAS 97 III/20.2

The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: emergency vent accessible and maintenance needs to be addressed in the following locations. 1. Officers mess vent 90. 2. elevator shaft vent / dog seized 3. Dry store room 1 and 2 dampers need a line in order to pull as they are out of reach. 4. Laundry damp dry seized. SOLAS 97 II-2/14.2.1.3 2.1.1

The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs structural fire protection, including fire-resisting divisions, and protection of openings and penetrations in these divisions cable penetrations located in Locker #6 storeroom is missing adequate fire stop. SOLAS 97 II-2/14.2.1.1

Means of control shall be provided for stopping oil fuel transfer pumps, oil fuel unit pumps, lubricating oil service pumps, thermal oil circulating pumps and oil separators (purifiers). Attending MI’s noticed that the ESS #1 is not protected from accidental activation, restore protective cover to original specifications. SOLAS 97 II-2/5.2.2.3

A main electric lighting system which shall provide illumination throughout those parts of the ship normally accessible to and used by passengers or crew shall be supplied from the main source of electrical power. During the deck walk it was noted that the following lights were inoperable. Cargo deck 12 center aft, Cargo deck 11 hold 3 starboard side. SOLAS 04 II-1/40.2.1

The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: fire detection and fire alarm systems; Attending MI noted that there was an active fault on the Fire detection panel fault that could not be cleared restore to full operations. SOLAS 97 II-2/14.2.2

Numerous technical and operational deficiencies outlined below indicate a serious failure and lack of effectiveness of the implementation of the vessel's safety management system (SMS). Prior to lifting this flag-state detention, an SMS audit must be carried out by the Recognized Organization and submitted to Sector San Diego along with details of any corrective actions sternming from the results of the audit.

During a fire drill in the ship's galley, the fire team entered the space with no means of communication with the on-scene leader, and no plan to communicate details to the on-scene leader outside the space. During drill debriefs, the crew stated that they thought they were supposed to be outfitted with radios, but that they had never exercised any means of communication between the fire team and the on-scene leader. No one interviewed onboard had any knowledge of what fire training or guidance on communication during fire events was included in the company's SMS procedures or SOLAS training manuals, nor had they been told the master's expectations for fighting fires.

Firefighters outfits were observed to be ineffective at providing adequate protection during the fire drill; the flash hoods were degraded and didn't cover the firefighters' skin and the helmets didn't fit the firefighters nor provide protection against impact as required by the FSS Code. Two (02) SCBA bottles were half full.

The fire detection panel was found to have 05 active faults, make repairs to faulty loops circuits and prove proper operation of the system. SOLAS 74 am ('97 conEd) Chap. II-2/Reg 13

The L/P CO2 pressure vessel was found to have been hydrostatically tested in December 2012, provide evidence of hydrostatic testing from last 10 years. Cite: NVIC 01-13 ch1 enclosure 3 paragraph 1.14 which requires compliance with 46 CFR 61.10-5(g).

The L/P CO2 sight glass was found to be iced up and un­readable, provide approved means for crew to gauge liquid level in the tank.

The refrigeration units for the L/P CO2 storage tank were both found to be running continuously throughout the 4 hour inspection, make class society approved repairs so that only one refrigeration unit is needed to maintain pressure and the other is in standby.

12 lithium Ion portable tool batteries / chargers were found to be powered by to two daisy chained power strips in the ships office, provide each charger with dedicated electrical outlets.

2 smoke detectors were found to be broken in the purifier room and held in place with duct tape, replace broken smoke detectors with approved type.

The G/E lube oil settling tank support framing has ahistory of cracked steel and weld repairs made. New additional cracks were discovered on tank support framing, provide vibration analysis and structural re- design of the suspended tank support framing. Additionally, the bottom plate of the tank appears to be cracked and leaking, conduct non destructive testing in suspected area. SOLAS 74 am ('97 ConEd) Chap. II-1/Reg

The escape hatch on the port side of deck 12 (hatch 2) is inoperable/blocked due to frozen/corroded dogs.

9 deck vent dampers and 1 engine room vent damper ailed to close on testing. Repair and retest

The serialized tag affixed to the Oily Water Separator overboard valve was found broken, with no correspor.ding entry in the MARPOL Seal Log required by the Safety management System. Conduct seal audit to validate that controlled valves are sealed in accordance with corr.pany SMS.

Log entries on the deck log in the bridge were not signed by the master and were missing numerous required entries per the company's SMS procedure for log-keeping. Bring log into compliance with SMS Procedure

Stores were being kept in the "reception room" which likley creates a fire load larger than authorized for a category 3 space categorization (accommodation spaces). Remove excess stowage in this accommodation space er prove that this compartment is authorized for stowage of shios stores.

Class A doors leading to the Lifeboat Deck from crew's accommodation did not self close.

Unauthorized repairs were conducted to the Emergency Generator Exhaust which were covered by inadequate insulation. Obtain approval from class for repairs conducted and re-cover the exhaust with approved insulation

The structural fire protection insulation was found to be missing/ damaged in the emergency generator overheard, make class society approved repairs. SOLAS 74 am ('97 ConEd) Chap. II-2/Reg 44

The structural fire protection insulation was found to be missing/ damaged in numerous places in the L/P CO2 room, make class society approved repairs. SOLAS 74 am ('97 ConEd) Chap. II-2/Reg 44

The salt water cooling pipe for the L/P CO2 refrigeration units were found to be recently repaired and missing numerous pipe support brackets, provide piping with adequate support brackets.

Outdoor cooking charcoal was found in the hydraulic pump unit room and created an increased combustible fire risk, remove charcoal and properly stow. SOLAS 74 am ('97 ConEd) Chap. II-2/Reg 2.2.3

Cargo hold ventilation fan D-6S was found to be tagged out and inoperable, notify class society of equipment failure and provide data that the current configuration meets the cargo deck air changing requirements. SOLAS 74 am {'97 ConEd) Chap. II-2/Reg 38

The 440 volt switchboard was found to low resistance(ground) to the vessel's hull, isolate grounded circuit and make repairs. SOLAS 74 am . ('97 ConEd) Chap. II-2/ Reg

Numerous dead ended electrical cables were found with bare conductors and resting in the bilge of the purifier room, provide class approved termination of conductor or remove entirely. . SOLAS 74 am . (1 97 ConEd) Chap. II-2/ Reg 40.1.3

The fire hydrant in the steering gear room was found with the connected hose and hose cradle approximately 12 feet from the hydrant with the hose faked out on the deck, arrange hydrant and hose as approved by the fire plan. SOLAS 74 am. (' 97 ConEd) Chap. II-2/Reg 4.7.1

A box of wood scraps was found in vicinity of the main propulsion engine and created a combustible fire risk, remove wood scraps and properly stow/ dispose. SOLAS 74 am. (' 97 ConEd) Chap. II-2/Reg 2.2.3

A large majority of the Periodic Safety Test Procedures had not been completed within the timeline designated by the company's safety management system. Perform an audit of the PSTP 109:s and perform reguired tests.

The fire main valve near the water sterilizing unit excessively corroded. Prove operation of the valve.

The isolation valve on the G/E LO Overflow Tank is inoperable, and tagged out in the open position. Repair valve and prove operation

Fuel vents located just aft of the port and starboard lifeboats have flamescreens that are partially detatched from the vent line.

Degraded fire hose located at fire station Number Four in the main crew's accommodation space.

Ballast water treatment system was found with multiple faults and in an alarm state, prove proper operation of Ballast water treatment system. 33 CFR 151

02 power strips were providing various galley appliances power, provide dedicated outlets for each galley appliance. ('97 ConEd) Chap. II-2/Req 40.1.3

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. Internally inspect the insets located on the forward and aft boundaries of the port side "DOT" Diesel Oil Tank at the time of the Internal Structural Examination due before 3Dec2022.

The structure, machinery, and equipment of a cargo ship as referred to in paragraph (b)(i) shall be subject to a minimum of two inspections of the outside of the ship’s bottom during any five year period. Inspect the vessel's sea valves in accordance with NVIC 1-89 as outlined within the provisions in the ship's UWILD enrollment approval letter dated June 26, 2020.

The structure, machinery, and equipment of a cargo ship as referred to in paragraph (b)(i) shall be subject to a minimum of two inspections of the outside of the ship’s bottom during any five year period. Complete the rudder and stern tube bearing clearance readings in accordance with NVIC 1-89 as outlined within the provisions in the ship's UWILD enrollment approval letter dated June 26, 2020.

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. Repair stern tube seal that reportedly has leaked 3 liters/week since 2020. Provide Class report attesting to proper repair of seal.

Maintenance, testing, and inspections shall be carried out based on the guidelines developed by the Organization. Replace fire extinguisher No. 19 that was found to be passed its annual required servicing date.

The company should ensure that changes to documents are reviewed and approved by authorized personnel. Update the PRO-HS-10 LOCK OUT/TAG OUT to reflect the new procedures regarding indexing, paperwork management steps, and Log form numbers. 74 SOLAS(20) IX/3.1, ISM 11.2.2

Befor the ship leaves port and at all times during he voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Internal lifeboat lowing mechanism does not allow boat to be lowered all the way down to the water. 74 SOLAS (97) III/19.2

External openings required to be watertight in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be of sufficient strength and, except for cargo hatch covers, shall be fitted with indicators on the bridge. Indicator light on bridge for AFT loading ramp is indicating ramp is in the open position when it is closed. 74 SOLAS (97) II-1/25-10.2

Ship operations - ISM - In meeting these requirements the company should ensure that records of these activities are maintained. The vessel lockout tag out log has missing paperwork. Items throughout the engine room to include fans are tagged out but there was no paperwork filled out to show who tagged the equipment out and for what reason or what must occur to clear the equipment IAW the companys procedures for lock out tag out. Lock out tag out binder must account for all equipment that has been tagged out for safety of the crew. 74 SOLAS (20) IX.3.2, ISM 10.2.4

Stairways which penetrate only a single deck shall be protected at least at one level by at least "B-0" class divisions and self-closing doors. Multiple A-0 fire doors on several levels were not self-closing. 74 SOLAS (97) II-2/46.1

On August 2nd, 2021, received a notification that M/V GREEN COVE had sailed short 02 Able Seaman enroute to the Port of Newark, New Jersey from the Port of Jacksonville, FL on July 31st, 2021. Due to the uncertainty of replacements for these open billets to be filled prior to the vessel departing the Port of Newark, New Jersey and in accordance with Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 15.725 the vessel will be restricted from departing the Port of Newark, NJ until the vessel is fully manned in accordance with the Certificate of Inspection.

The main inlets and outlets of all ventilation systems shall be capable of being closed from outside the spaces. #1 and #2 E/R vent closures did not work upon initial testing.

1. Stairways which penetrate a single deck shall be protected at least with "B-0" class division and self closing doors. 2. Doors fitted in boundary bulkheads of machinery spaces of Category A shall be self closing. 1. Stairway self closing door going to the bridge is not closing. 2. The aft steering gear room door is not closing.

Any required fixed fire detection system shall be capable of immediate operation at all times. (02) detectors, Deck 3 and Deck 12, are not working.

Ships shall be provided with fire hoses which shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration. (03) 2 inch and (03) 1-1/2 inch fire hoses were found defective during a hydro test.

Every ship shall be provided with documentary evidence to the satisfaction of the Administration, of its fitness to operate with periodically unattended machinery spaces. The ship's Lock out/Tag out procedures/log are in disarray and need to be properly accounted for.

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 intended and shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger. Numerous gauges were observed throughout the engineering spaces missing protective covers. Provide missing covers. SOLAS 74a II-1/26.1

Cables and wiring shall be installed in such a manner as to avoid chafing and damage. Electrical cabling in the engine room was found missing metallic supports and zip tied in place. Provide adequate permanent supports. SOLAS 74a II-1/45.5.5

All metal sheathes and armour of cable shall be continuous and shall be earthed. Electrical cables found with deteriorated sheathing in way of steering solenoids #1 and #2 and in way of #3 generator. Replace damaged sheathing. SOLAS 74a II-1/45.5.1

All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in a normal manner. A junction box and a transformer were found missing covers in the machine shop. Provide covers. SOALS 74a II-1/45.1.3

Safe and effective means of ascertaining the ammount of oil fuel contained in any oil fuel tank shall be provided. Boiler fuel oil settling tank level sensor was found disconnected. Demonstrate means of determining level. SOLAS 74a II-2/4.2.2.3.5

Doors required to be self-closing shall not be fitted with hold-back hooks. Self closing doors in the galley were found with hold-back hooks. Remove hold-back hooks on self-closing doors. SOLAS 74a II-2/47.2

Safety relief valves for steam or air service shall be provided with a substantial lifting device so that the disk can be lifted off of its seat when the pressure in the vessel is 75 percent of that at which the valve is set to blow. Receivers for quick closing valves and emergency fire pump were not fitted with lifting devices on the safety relief valves. Provide safety relief valves with lifting devices.

After any survey of the ship under regulations 7, 8, 9, and 10 has been conducted, o change shall be made in the structural arrangements, machinery, equipment and other items covered by the survey without the sanction of the administration. The MSD salt water flushing valve was found leaking. Repair leak. SOLAS 74a I/11.b

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of present regulations to ensure that th ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Metallic flexible hoses in way of stern ramp hydraulic system were found oil soaked an with damaged sheathing. Replace hoses. SOLAS 74a I/11.a

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of present regulations to ensure that th ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Excessive items were found stored in the low pressure CO2 room. Remove escess items. SOLAS 74a I/11.a

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of present regulations to ensure that th ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. A leak was observed through the overhead stuffing tube in the inboard aft corner of the low pressure CO2 room. Repair leak. SOLAS 74a I/11.a

All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in a normal manner. The RTD cover plate on the main engine was missing. Provide cover. SOLAS 74a II-1/45.1.3

Following installation, the master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of the vessel subject to this subpart must properly maintain the BWMS in accordance with manufacturer specifications. The purate pump on the ballast water management system was reported inoperable. Vessel is prohibited from using the ballast water management system until pump is replaced and system is operating in accordance to manufacturer specifications.

Due to differences found between Oil Record Book and sounding logs, the recorded data from the Oily Water Seperator's Oil Content Meter 107(49) recording device shall be provided to USCG Sector San Diego.

Numerous piping systems were found to have degraded, missing, or improperly repaired lagging. Make proper repairs or replace lagging.

Numerous lube oil leaks were found on lube oil piping flanges throughout the engine room and hardware missing from one flange. Ensure proper gaskets and hardware are installed and repair leaks.

Generator bilges and generator filter cofferdams were found to excess oil accumulation. Remove all oil and properly clean.

Purifier room bilges and all equipment containment within the purifier room were found to excess oil accumulation. Remove all oil and properly clean.

The engine room door leading to deck six was found to have lose hardware and latching assembly, causing the marine inspector to temporarily be trapped in the engine room. Make proper repairs to door.

The structural fire insulation above the #1 waste oil tank was found to be saturated in oil. Properly clean or replace insulation.

Three of the eight main engine cylinder exhaust pipes were found to missing lagging. Provide exhaust lagging for all bare piping leaving each cylinder.

Repair #3 and #2 generator fuel supply valve indicator switches, or provide documentation the switches are not required.

Repair steam leak on #2 waste oil tank.

Each generator was found to have different piping configurations on the HFO return line. Provide documentation showing approved alterations.

Each generator was found to have different piping configurations on engine sensors. Provide documentation showing approved alterations.

Electrical control box found in purifier room was wrapped in plastic bags and zip tied in place. Make proper permanent repairs.

Prove proper operation of ballast water treatment system.

Boiler was found to have blanked off piping at top and loose bolts on casing. Tighten all bolts and provide documentation showing approved alterations.

Main engine flywheel tachometer magnetic sensor appears to recently installed and is mounted with zip-ties. Provide documentation showing approved alterations.

Main engine scavenging air piping has recently welded valves installed in piping. Provide documentation showing approved alterations.

The multitude of deficiencies found by USCG Marine Inspectors from 22-24 AUG 2020 constitute a serious failure of the vessel's SMS. Failures include improper "MARPOL" tag logs and poor overall engine room maintenance/upkeep. Complete additional SMS external audit by Recognized Organization.

Complete annual servicing of portable fire extinguishers.

Repair broken smoke detector found on cargo deck 4 at Fr129(P) and heat detector hanging in purifier room.

Repair wasted fire hydrant (#161) valve stem leakage.

Complete UT shots of deck plating around ballast tank #3 manhole covers. Provide report to Sector San Diego.

Repair ballast tank #3 vent pipes (P/S) found with improper repairs and pinhole leaks.

Repair leak identified on steam line coil within Bilge Tank.

Repair leaks identified on Fire/G.S. pump and main sea water inlet pump.

Repair excessive leak on condensate piping on stbd side above frame marked with sewage/exhaust gas ovbd.

Replace oil soaked lagging on the high pressure fuel pump for cylinder #1.

Clean the excessive water/debris/garbage in vicinity of sewage and exhaust gas drain overboard valves.

#2 Generator jacking switch was found to have cardboard holding it into place. Make proper adjustments / repairs and functionally test interlock.

Main engine air box salt water cooling piping was found to have sytho-glass temporary repairs. Make permanent repairs to wasted piping.

Main engine outer scavenging air piping was found to have 02 soft patches installed with rubber and hose clamps. Make permanent repairs to wasted piping.

Marine Sanitation Device was found to have modified piping on the suction side of the discharge pump. Restore piping to original or provide documentation showing approved alterations.

Make permanent repairs to all cracked welds found on generator lube oil settling structural support members. Tank is located on the starboard side of the purifier room. Tank shall be certified "safe for hot-work" by a marine chemist prior to any welding or grinding. Repairs shall be completed as per repair proposal submitted on 27AUG2020 and to the satisfaction of attending and ABS surveyor.

Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all lifesaving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. During routine maintenance vessel's liferaft was accidentally deployed while enroute from Japan to San Diego, CA. Prior to departure from San Diego, CA vessel shall have an operational liferaft onboard. SOLAS74(14)/III.20.2

Life boat failed to launch properly from the stowed position. Remote brake release cable was improperly rigged, and also unable to recover fully without override of the limit switch. Boat is limited to only 1 use in case of actual abandon ship, until dry dock, when OEM can fully repair and properly test davit and falls.

Lagging on MDE falling apart from damage. Must be temp repaired prior to depart next port and make permanent replace/repair prior to completion of dry dock.

SOLAS training manual found to not have required training items, specifically SCBA use, which was discovered when cross-referencing Confined Space Entry procedures to the training. Provide a CAR to Class, identifying missing training and procedures for SCBA as well as proper references for Confined Space Entry.

Various pressure cylinders found throughout vessel not properly secured. Cylinders to be properly secured or removed from vessel.

Found makeshift cooling buckets in life boats for engine testing. Buckets rigged for testing following loss of impellers on each boat. Buckets were removed.

Loose wires/cables hanging down unsupported in the passageway from house to elevator. Crew corrected.

During testing/service of LP CO2, discharge horn did not sound in 3 of 5 zones. Tech rep investigated, repaired, and tested all zones, SAT.

All ships 300 Gross tonnage and upwards engaged on international voyages shall be fitted with an automatic identification system (AIS) AIS shall provide automatically to appropriately equipped shore stations, other ships and aircraft information including the ships identity, type, position, course, speed, navigational status and other safety related information. Vessel shall restore AIS to full operation prior to departing Antwerp, Belgium by means of a certified technician and provide report to US COAST GUARD ACTIVITIES EUROPE.

Fire protection systems and firefighting systems and appliances shall be maintained ready for use. Identified (12) port side fire stations on decks 1-3 that were unable to supply water. Vessel shall ensure all stations are ready for use.

The International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate shall be drawn up in the form corresponding to the model given in appendix II to this Annex and shall be in at least English, French of Spanish. The current IOPP Form A, table 3.1 lists the No.1 Waste Oil Tank twice and omits the No. 2 Waste Oil Tank. Additionally, the identification of the 'Bilge Separation Tank' listed under table 3.3 is unknown by the ship's crew and is not reflected in any ORB records. MARPOL I/9

The company should identify equipment and technical systems the sudden operational failure of which may result in hazardous situations. No preventative maintenance plan or testing records were available for the fire main system. Company is required to complete and provide the results of an internal ISM audit regarding the development of maintenance, testing, and record keeping for the fire main system. 74 SOLAS 2014 Cons. IX/5, ISM Code Part A 10.3, ISM Code Resolution A.1071(28) 4.7.1

The Oil Record Book Pt I shall be completed on each occasion, on a tank-to-tank basis if appropriate, whenever any of the following machinery space operations takes place in the ship: ballasting or cleaning of oil fuel tanks; discharge of dirty ballast or cleaning water from oil fuel tanks; collection and disposal of oil residues (sludge); discharge overboard or disposal otherwise of bilge water which has accumulated in machinery spaces; and bunkering of fuel or bulk lubricating oil. Any failure of the oil filtering equipment shall be recorded in the Oil Record Book Pt I. A review of the ORB from 04Aug - 5Nov revealed 21 tank levels errors (ROB entries), 7 omitted weekly tank sounding entries, and numerous formatting errors. A new OCM was installed on November 4th, 2018 after the failure of the previously installed OCM; no ORB record was created. MARPOL I/17.2 &17.5

The purpose of this regulation is to maintain and monitor the effectiveness of the fire safety measures the ship is provided with. For this purpose, the following functional requirements shall be met: Fire protection systems and fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be maintained ready for use; and fire protection systems and fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be properly tested and inspected. The fire main pressure gauge readout in Engine Room Control is not accurate in comparison to the local pump gauge and needs to be replaced. 74SOLAS(14)II-2/14.1

An efficient bilge pumping system shall be provided, capable of pumping from and draining any watertight compartment under all practical conditions. The forward starboard E/R bilge suction strainer is not attached and therefore may not operate as designed if clogged with debris. 74SOLAS(04)II-1/21.1.1

The purpose of this regulation is to provide means of escape so that persons on board can safely and swiftly escape to the lifeboat and life raft embarkation deck. For this purpose, the following functional requirements shall be met: escape routes shall be maintained in a safe condition, clear of obstacles. Access to the vertical escape ladder from Engine Room Control (behind the switchboard) is cluttered; remove obstacles for a clear escape route. 74SOLAS(14)II-2/13.1.2

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provision of the present regulations to ensure that the ship is all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. The steering gear has excessive leaks which are causing a slipping hazard to persons onboard and may eventually affect the safe operation of the equipment; clean hydraulic oil leaks and monitor future leaks. 74SOLAS(14)I/11.1

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provision of the present regulations to ensure that the ship is all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. The pneumatic line to the Engine Local control start air pressure gauge is crimped, likely affecting the accuracy of the gauge; renew the pneumatic gauge line. 74SOLAS(14)I/11.1

The main inlets and outlets of all ventilation systems shall be capable of being closed from outside the spaces being ventilated. Three ventilation exhausts from the following locations found holed on the trunk and preventing their function: pantry exhaust, No. 1 sanitary exhaust, and No. 1 galley exhaust. Affect permanent repairs to holed exhausts. SOLAS (97 Cons) II-2/17.9

Where "A" class divisions are penetrated for the purpose of electrical cables, pipes, trunks ducts, etc, arrangements shall be made to ensure that the fire resistance is not impaired. Electrical wires penetrating port side bridge wing door, which is classified as an "A" class boundary, is not properly sealed to meet structural fire protection standards. Install proper fire protection to meet "A" class boundary standards. SOLAS (97 Cons) II-2/18.1.1

Satisfactory means (in the form of guard rails, lifelines…) shall be provided for the protection of the crew in getting to and from their quarters, the machinery space and all other parts used in the necessary work of the ship. First inboard stanchion leading up to the embarkation platform for port life boat holed and wasted. Affect permanent repairs to stanchion. ICLL ANN I/25.4

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. Steering console on bridge and speed log has several damaged indicator buttons making their function unreadable. Repair damaged indicator buttons. SOLAS (14 Cons) I/11

All items of lifeboat equipment shall be secured within the lifeboat by lashings, storage lockers or compartments, storage in brackets or similar mounting arrangements or other suitable means. Fire extinguisher in port lifeboat was lying on the deck. Properly mount portable fire extinguisher. SOLAS (97 Cons) III/8

Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Two lifebuoys on either side of the stern main deck were permanently secured to the rail with line preventing immediate use. Remove line from rail for both lifebuoys. SOLAS (97 Cons) III/19.2

Fire-extinguishing appliances shall be kept in good order and be available for immediate use at all times. Vessel discovered two areas of wastage on the fire main piping on deck; on 90 degree elbow aft of galley, fire main run athwartship to NO.1 Engine Room exhaust Fan. Both areas of wastage were temporarily patched using epoxy putty and fiber glass wrap prior to USCG attendance. Crop and renew wasted sections of fire main piping prior to departing Jacksonville to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector or Class Surveyor.

Any required fixed fire detection and fire alarm system shall be capable of immediate operation at all times. Vessel has four registered faults in the fire detection system for the NO. 5 cargo deck. Repair or renew faulty smoke detectors on NO.5 cargo deck.

Holes was identified in the emergency fire pump casing. Replacement was placed ordered but did not arrive on time. Temp repair was completed to the existing FP and tested satisfactory. Make permanent repair to sat of the attending [name withheld] 1/11

Means shall be provided where practicable to protect against such excessive pressure. It was observed NO1 and NO2 pressure vessels are pressed beyond the design pressure under normal operation. Complete hydrostatic test to satisfaction of the attending [name withheld] 1997 amd Regulation 27(2)

Means shall be provided where practicable to protect against such excessive pressure. It was observed pressure vessels are not protected against over filling. Install safety relief device to ensure pressure vessels are protected against overfilling. SOLAS 1997 AMD Regulation 27 (2).

Vessel master failed to properly submit an Advanced Notice of Arrival prior to the appropriate timeframe for entry into the Port of Jacksonville.

Stbd Fan #B-1-R has a wasted knife-edge and will not seal properly. Repair knife-edge to the satisfaction of the OCMI.

Lifebuoy located on the stbd bridgewing does not meet the 4kg requirement. Replace lifebuoy with a 4kg CG approved lifebuoy.

CO2 space ventilation ducting was wasted and restricting adequate exhaust flow from space. Repair ducting to the satisfaction of the OCMI.

Lifebuoy self-igniting light did not have the proper batteries, i.e. springs vs. studs, to ensure proper electrical connection. Replace all batteries with proper batteries on all affected lights.

Structural fire protection throughout vessel was missing.

Fuel lagging was missing in numerous locations throughout engineroom.

Excessive waste oil was discovered behind waste oil tank presenting a fire hazard. Remove all excessive oil waste from behind waste oil tank.

Wrench for manual actuation of LP CO2 was missing.

Port escape hatch to deck 12 was stuck in the closed position, i.e. dogs were seized.

The vessel may not conduct repairs to the vessel fire fighting piping system while the vessel is underway, that would require any modifications to the fire fighting system to remove sections of piping for repair.