Records in 2016. Most recent: inspection, 9 September 2016.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Release Mechanism
Issued 5 August 2016
Resolved
0610 - Lifeboats - The launching mechanism shall be so arranged that it may be activated by one person from a position within the survival craft. Lifeboat manual brake cable severed during lowering of boat to waterline. 74SOLAS(2014) III/34, LSA VI 1.2.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 August 2016
Resolution: Class Report: Handle was reconnected to the cable as per original design. Stbd lifeboat was lowered to water line with wire cable in correct position. Repairs considered in order.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 5 August 2016
Resolved
0950 - Electric Equipment in General - Cable and wiring shall be installed and supported in such a manner to aboid chafing and other damage. Insulation on cables for the No. 7 group starter panel in bosun store wasted. 74SOLAS(2004) II-1/45.5.5
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 August 2016
Resolution: Class Report: Cables are armored with core additionally insulated inside armor. Metal straps were fitted at penetrations to avoid chaffing. Repair is considered in order.
Engineering › Freshwater Generation System › Valve, Dump
Issued 5 August 2016
Resolved
1499 - Other (Prop. & Aux. Machinery) - 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 as to proceed to sesa without danger to the ship or persons on board. Stbd freshwater drainline valve is externally leaking in the housing, wasting the ships fresh water 74SOLAS(14)I/11a
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 September 2016
Resolved 6 August 2016
Resolution: Class Report: Valve was replaced with new valve and leak was stopped.
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Anchor Chain (general)
Issued 5 August 2016
Resolved
9900 - Other (not clearly hazardous) - Rinse anchors and anchor chains when the anchor is retrieved to remove organisms and sediments at their places of origin. Mud found on stbd anchor chain. Last anchored in China. 33 CFR 151.2050(e)
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 9 September 2016
Resolution: Vessel sent photographs of the anchor and chain being washed after departing China.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 5 August 2016
Resolved
0945 - Emergency lighting, etc - For a period of 18h, emergency lighting in all service and accommodation alleyways, stairways and exits. Two emergency lights out on deck near ladderwells at embarkation station. 74 SOLAS (2004) II-1/43.2.2
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 August 2016
Resolution: Corrected on the spot