EXODE 14:14

Subject to the provisions of 3.16.1.2 and 3.16.1.3, the fire safety requirements of bulkheads, decks, doors, and stairways should, as far as practicable and reasonable in the opinion of the administration, comply with the applicable requirements of the 1974 SOLAS convention for such bulkheads, doors, and stairways. PSCO observed that, excluding the metal doors to the engineer room , all doors fitted through the accommodation spaces and leading up to the bridge are wooden, not self-closing, and not designed to prevent the passage of flame or smoke. In this regard, the ship does not comply with the principles of 1974 SOLAS and constitutes an unmitigated fire hazard to the vessel and crew. CCSSC (1997) 3.16.1.1 40bc

Paints, varnishes and other finishes used on exposed interior surfaces should not offer an undue fire hazard in the judgement of the Administration and should not be capable of producing excessive quantities of smoke. The crew could not provide documentation attesting to the suitability of paint used throughout the accommodation spaces and control station (the navigation bridge). CCSSC (1997) 3.16.3.2 40bc

When the renewal survey is completed after the expiry date of the existing certificate, the new certificate should be valid from the date of completion of the renewal survey to a date not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the existing certificate.The Caribbean Cargo Ship Safety Certificate and International Tonnage Certificate both have Issued dates in the future (26NOV2026). 1997 CCSSC 1.13.2.2

Each administration shall…hold companies responsible for the assignment of seafarers…and shall require every such company to ensure that: Seafarers…are familiarized with their specific duties and with all ship arrangements, installations, equipment, procedures and ship characteristics that are relevant to their routine duties, vessel captain was not familiar with operation of ship BNWAS system and was not used underway. STCW I/ 14.1.5 Code 30bc

On every ship, there shall be provided for the protection of any space containing internal combustion type machinery having a total power output of 750 KW and above: one of the fixed fire systems referred to in 3.10.1. The Vessel has internal combustion machinery in excess of 750 KW with no fixed fire extinguishing system installed on board. CCSSC (1997) 3.10.3.1 Code 17bc

Life saving appliances required by this chapter shall comply with the technical specifications of the LSA code and national regulations as appropriate. Structural members and all blocks, falls, pad eyes, links, fastenings and all other fittings used in connection with launching equipment shall be designed with a factor of safety on the basis of the maximum working load assigned and the ultimate strengths of the materials used for construction. A minimum factor of safety of 4.5 shall be applied to all structural members and a minimum factor of safety of 6 shall be applied to falls, suspension chains, links, and blocks. PSCO observed no maximum working load assigned with consideration to factors of safety and no safe working load test conducted to verify these conditions are met. CCSSC (1997) 4.3.1 LSA 6.1.1.6 Code 17bc

– Lifesaving appliances required by this chapter shall comply with the technical specifications of the LSA code and national regulations as appropriate. Except as provided by this section, ass rescue boats shall comply with paragraphs 4.4.1 to 4.4.7.4. Each lifeboat shall be fitted with a permanently affixed approval plate endorsed by the administration or its representative, containing at least the following items: manufacturer’s name and address; lifeboat model and serial number; month and year of manufacture; number of persons the lifeboat is approved to carry ; and the approval information required under paragraph 1.2.2.9 and each production lifeboat shall be provided with a certificate of declaration of conformity. The rescue boat does not have the affixed approval plate nor a certificate of declaration of conformity. CCSSC (1997) 4.3.1 LSA 5.1.1.1 Code 17bc

– The main steering Gear should be of adequate strength and sufficient to steer the ship at maximum ahead service speed. The main steering gear and rudder stock should be so designed that they are not damaged at maximum astern speed. Vessel was unable to perform a test of the steering gear due to a linkage removed from the system which is used to maneuver the rudder stock. CCSSC (1997) 2.33.3 Code 40bc

For the purposes of paragraph (a) each loading arm and each transfer pipe system, including each metallic hose must not leak under static liquid pressure of at least 1.5 times the maximum allowable working pressure. Vessel has no record of hydrostatically testing the fuel piping system and must be completed prior to bunkering in U.S. waters 33 CFR 154.170(c)(4) Code 40bc

Accumulator batteries should be suitably housed, and compartments used primarily for their accommodation should be properly constructed and efficiently ventilated. Batteries used for emergency power are located on open deck and un-covered. CCSSC (1997) 2.32.9.1 Code 40bc

All ships of 150 gross tonnage and upwards…shall…be fitted with a daylight signaling lamp, or other means to communicate light during day and night using an energy source of electrical power not solely dependent upon the ship’s power supply. The portable battery should have sufficient capacity to operate the daylight signaling lamp for a period of not less than 2 h. The power supply of daylight signaling lamps should be marked externally with the identification of the manufacturer; equipment type or model identification under which it was type tested; and serial number of the unit. The PSCO observed the daylight signaling lamp incapable of communicating effectively; had no markings indicating the manufacturer, standard to which it was tested, or serial number; and had no portable battery in compliance with the requirements. 74 SOLAS (2020) V/19.2.2.2 MSC.95(72) 7.3.3-.4 Code 40bc

The bulkheads and decks separating the machinery space of category A from control stations, corridors, accommodation spaces, stairways, service spaces and cargo spaces should be so constructed as to be capable of preventing the spread of fire to the unexposed side. PSCO observed a 3-inch hole on the class A boundary of the machinery space leading to the adjacent auxiliary machinery space. CCSSC (1997) 3.16.1.2 Code 17bc

Subject to the provisions of 3.16.1.2 and 3.16.1.3, the fire safety requirements of bulkheads, decks, doors, and stairways should, as far as practicable and reasonable in the opinion of the administration, comply with the applicable requirements of the 1974 SOLAS convention for such bulkheads, doors, and stairways. PSCO observed that, excluding the metal doors to the engineer room , all doors fitted through the accommodation spaces and leading up to the bridge are wooden, not self-closing, and not designed to prevent the passage of flame or smoke. In this regard, the ship does not comply with the principles of 1974 SOLAS and constitutes an unmitigated fire hazard to the vessel and crew. CCSSC (1997) 3.16.1.1 Code 17bc

Ventilation systems of each of the following groups of spaces should be entirely separated from each other: machinery spaces; galleys; cargo spaces and accommodation spaces and control stations. The arrangement of each ventilation system should be such that fire in one space should not readily spread to the other spaces. PSCO observed there is only one ventilation system for the entirety of the vessel. CCSSC (1997)3.16.6.1 Code 17bc

All exposed surfaces in corridors and stairway enclosures and surfaces including decks in concealed or inaccessible spaces in accommodation spaces, service spaces and control stations should have low flame-spread characteristics. Exposed surfaces of ceilings in accommodation spaces, service spaces and control stations should have low flame-spread characteristics. The crew could not provide documentation attesting to the low flame-spread characteristics of wood paneling throughout the accommodation spaces and control station that appear to be household grade plywood laminate. CCSSC (1997) 3.16.3.1 Code 17bc

Paints, varnishes and other finishes used on exposed interior surfaces should not offer an undue fire hazard in the judgement of the Administration and should not be capable of producing excessive quantities of smoke. The crew could not provide documentation attesting to the suitability of paint used throughout the accommodation spaces and control station (the navigation bridge). CCSSC (1997) 3.16.3.2 Code 17bc

Where subject to moisture, cylinders shall be so installed as to provide a space of at least two inches between the flooring and bottom of the cylinders. PSCO observed four CO2 cylinders sat directly on the deck with no space between. 46 CFR 95.15-20(f) Code 16bc

Where bulkheads, decks, ceiling or linings are penetrated for the passage of electric cables, pipes, trunk, etc., or for the fitting of ventilation terminals, lighting fixtures and similar devices, or for girders, beams or other structural members, arrangements should be made to ensure that the fire integrity is not impaired. PSCOs observed that the ventilation duct leading into the engine room (a CO2 protected space) has an opening loacted in the compartment housing the steering gear pumps ("freezer room") and multiple holes in the vicinity of the vent closure located on the main deck near the door leading into the superstructure. CCSSC (1997) 3.10.1 Code 17bc

In every ship, spaces containing main or auxiliary oil-fired boilers or fuel oil units, should be provided with the following fixed fire-extinguishing systems in accordance with the provisions of section 3.5. Carbon dioxide systems shall comply with the following requirements: the two controls shall be locatedinside a release box clearly identified for the particular space. If the box containing the controls is to be locked, a key to the box shall be in a break-glass-type enclosure conspicuously located adjacent to the box. PSCOs observed that the carbon dioxide system's controls are not located inside a release box. CCSSC (1997) 3.10.1.1 FSS Code 5.2.2.2.2 Code 17bc

In every ship, spaces containing main or auxiliary oil-fired boilers or fuel oil units, should be provided with the following fixed fire-extinguishing systems in accordance with the provisions of section 3.5. Means shall be provided for automatically giving audible warning of the release of fire-extinguishing medium into any ro-ro spaces and other spaces in which personnel normally work or to which they have access. The pre-discharge alarm shall be automatically activiated (e.g. by opening of the release cabinet door). The alarm shall operate for the length of time needed to evacuate the space, but in no case less than 20 s before the medium is released. Conventional cargo spaces and small spaces (such as compressor rooms, paint lockers, etc.) with only a local release need not be provided with such an alarm. PSCOs observed that the carbon dioxide system's controls are not located in a release box fitted with a pre-discharge alarm that is automatically activated by opening the release box door. CCSSC (1997) 3.10.1.1 FSS Code 5.2.1.3.2 Code 17bc

Accumulator batteries should be suitably housed and compartments used primarily for their accommodation should be properly constructed and efficiently ventilated. Batteries used for emergency power are not suitably housed. The vessel placed a cover over the batteries, however, the batteries are still exposed on each side. CCSSC (1997) 2.32.9.1 Code 40bc

Sanitary accommodation shall comply with the following requirements: cold fresh water and hot fresh water available in all wash spaces. PSCOs observed hot water was not available in the water closet. When questioned, the Captain stated that the vessel was not equipped with a water heater and did not have the capability to provide hot water to the water closet. 46 U.S.C. § 70002 PWSA 40bc

Every seafarer holding a certificate issued under the provisions of the convention, who is serving at sea, shall also hold a valid medical certificate. PSCOs observed Chief Mate did not hold a valid medical certificate STCW I/9.3 17bc

The approved stability information shall be kept on board, readily available at all times...PSCOs observed there was no stability book available on board. CCSS Code 2.17.2 17bc

The deck line...shall be marked amidships on each side of the ship. PSCOs observed deck line absent from both sides of the ship. ICLL(88 Prot.) reg 4 16bc

Instructions concerning the maintenance and operation of all the equipment on board for fighting and containing fire shall be readily available...PSCOs observed no maintenance manual existed on board. CCSS Code 3.13.2 16bc

The emergency fire pump shall be capable of producing at least a jet of water not less than 6m in any condition...PSCOs observed the emergency fire pump was unable to produce a jet of water. CCSS Code 3.3.7.2 10c

Every liferaft shall be stowed with its painter permanently attached to the ship and with a float free arrangement (weak link)...PSCOs observed sea painter line improperly arranged. CCSS Code 4.9.5 10c

Homeport was not marked on the stern of the vessel.

Vessel had not completed Hull/ISE due to reactivation. Vessel to coomplete Hull/ISE inspection prior to commercial operations to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.