11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 23 November 2025
Resolved
All life-saving appliances and arrangements shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Code. The life raft painter shall be so arranged as to ensure that the life raft when released and, in the case of an inflatable life raft, inflated is not dragged under by the sinking ship. FPVE observed two 25 person life rafts improperly arranged with hydrostatic release units.
74 Solas (20) III/34 LSA Code 4.1.6.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 November 2025
Resolved 23 November 2025
Resolution: The two life rafts were arranged properly.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 23 November 2025
Resolved
Maintenance, testing and inspections of life-saving appliances shall be carried out in a manner having due regard to ensuring reliability of such appliances. FPVE observed chaffed fuel line in Lifeboat #18 resulting in hole in return line.
74Solas (20) III/20.3.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 November 2025
Resolved 23 November 2025
Resolution: Return line was replaced with a new hose.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 23 November 2025
Resolved
The person in charge of the survival craft shall have a list of the survival craft crew and shall see that the crew is under his command are acquainted with their duties. In lifeboats the second-in-command shall also have a list of the lifeboat crew. Crewmembers in Lifeboat 1, 3, 5 and 7 were unfamiliar with lifeboat supplies and distributing water rations to passengers.
74 Solas (20) III/10.5
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 November 2025
Resolved 23 November 2025
Resolution: Training was conducted with the crew.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 23 November 2025
Resolved
Accommodation and service spaces, stairway enclosures, and corridors shall be fitted with an automatic sprinkler, fire detection, and fire alarm system complying with the requirements of regulations 12 or the guidelines developed by the Organization for the approved equivalent sprinkler system, FPVE observed leaking water mist nozzle in the vicinity of Fire Door 1.01.
74 Solas (01) II-2 41-2.5
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 December 2025
Resolved 23 November 2025
Resolution: The nozzle was replaced with a new one.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 23 November 2025
Resolved
Maintenance, testing and inspections of life-saving appliances shall be carried out in a manner having due regard to ensuing reliability of such appliances. FPVE observed Lifeboat #5 engine was unable to be stopped from the main steering position.
74 Solas (20) III/20.3.1
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 23 November 2025
Resolution: Kill switch was repaired.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 21 November 2024
Resolved
Where "A" class divisions are penetrated for the passage of electric cables, pipes, trunks, ducts, etc., or for girders, beams or other structural members, arrangements shall be made to ensure that the fire resistance is not impaired. PSCO observed missing insulation along the bulkhead and around the pipe passing through the bulkhead above the FSD .38.
74 SOLAS 01 II-2/18.1.1
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 21 November 2024
Resolution: Reinstalled insulation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 21 November 2024
Resolved
Fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads and stairway enclosures shall satisfy the following requirements: The doors shall be self-closing and be capable of closing against an angle of inclination of up to 35 degrees opposing closure. PSCO observed sliding FSD 1.64 failed to close all the way.
74 SOLAS 01 II-2/30.4.1
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 21 November 2024
Resolution: Adjusted fire door to enable complete closure.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 22 November 2023
Resolved
Openings shall be provided with permanently attached means of closing which shall be at least as effective for resisting fires as the division in which they are fitted. PSCO observed an air gap between the edge of multiple cross flooding duct closure devices and the "A" class boundaries in which they were installed in the engineering spaces.
74 SOLAS (01) II-2/30.1
50 AC
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 December 2023
Resolved 1 December 2023
Resolution: Class approved new fabricated panels with longer plates to fill the air gaps.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 22 November 2023
Resolved
Stairways and ladders shall be arranged to provide ready means of escape to the lifeboat and liferaft embarkation deck from all passenger and crew spaces and from spaces in which the crew is normally employed, other than machinery spaces. PSCO observed a door, in the center stairwell on deck 1, fitted with a barrel bolt lock prohibiting the opening of the door.
74 SOLAS 01 II-2/ 28.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 November 2023
Resolved 22 November 2023
Resolution: Adjusted and cleared.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Steam pipes and pressure pipes
Issued 22 November 2023
Resolved
Every steam pipe and fitting connected thereto through which steam may pass shall be so designated and installed as to withstand the maximum working stress to which it may be subjected. PSCO observed leaking steam pipe in the starboard outboard turbine room.
74 SOLAS 04 II-1/ 33.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 November 2023
Resolved 22 November 2023
Resolution: Cleared.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 22 November 2023
Resolved
Fire doors in the main vertical zone bulkheads and stairway enclosures shall satisfy the following requirements: the doors shall be self-closing and shall have approximately uniform rate of closure of no more than 40 s and no less than 10 s with the ship in the upright position. PSCO observed FSD 10.17, 10.15, 1.124, and 11.9 did not latch upon closure.
74 SOLAS 01 II-2/30.4.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 November 2023
Resolved 22 November 2023
Resolution: Doors were adjusted satisfactory.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 22 November 2023
Resolved
Fire doors in the main vertical zone bulkheads, galley boundaries and stairway enclosures, shall be capable of remote from a continuously manned central control station, either simultaneously or in groups, and also individually from a position at both sides of the door. Release switches shall have an on-off function to prevent automatic resetting of the system. PSCO observed FSD 10.11 local control panel was disconnected from the bulkhead.
74 SOLAS 01 II-2/ 30.4.3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 November 2023
Resolved 22 November 2023
Resolution: Switch was made secure to the bulkhead.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 22 November 2023
Resolved
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. PSCO observed a broken hinge on lifeboat #3 starboard front window preventing the window from closing properly.
74 SOLAS 20 III/20.2
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 22 November 2023
Resolved 22 November 2023
Resolution: Hinge was replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 November 2023
Resolved
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 respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons onboard. PSCO observed leaking valve on the water cooling ling for oil purifiers in the oily water separator room.
74 SOLAS 01 II-2/28.1.5.10
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 22 November 2023
Resolved 22 November 2023
Resolution: Rectified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 22 November 2023
Resolved
The means of escape, including stairways and exits, shall be marked by lighting or photoluminescent strip indicators placed not more that 300 mm above the deck at all points of the escape route, including angles and intersections. The marking must enable passengers to identify the routes of escape and readily identify the escape exits. Additionally, escape route signs and fire equipment location markings shall be of photoluminescent material or marked by lighting. PSCO observed an escape route marking on deck 0 in front of cabin 1634 in the incorrect position.
74 SOLAS 01 II-2/28.1.5.10
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 22 November 2023
Resolved 22 November 2023
Resolution: Rectified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 6 November 2022
Resolved
The construction of all doors, and door frames in fire-resisting divisions, with the means of securing them when closed, shall provide resistance to fire as well as the passage of smoke and flame equivalent to that of the bulkhead.
PSCO observed the "Game Room" door on the bulkhead deck was inoperably seated. The crew rectified the deficiency on the spot.
74SOLAS20 X/3 HSC7.4.2.6
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 November 2022
Resolution: The crew rectified the deficiency on the spot, deficiency cleared.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 6 November 2022
Resolved
A corridor, lobby, or part of a corridor from which there is only one route of escape shall be prohibited.
PSCO discovered an office space marked "dry provision" in the main galley.
74SOLAS01 II-2/28
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 11 November 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 6 November 2022
Resolved
Openings in “A” class divisions.
PSCO discovered the following self closing doors were closing too fast:
5.11,5.04,5.02,5.29,5.51.4.46,4.01,3.60,3.56.3.55,3.61,3.07,3.06.1.45.1.46.1.42,6.21.
74SOLAS01 II-2/30
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 11 November 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Marine Evacuation System
Issued 6 November 2022
Resolved
Every System party member shall, as far as practicable, be further trained by participation in a full deployment of a similar system into water, either on board a ship or ashore, at intervals of not longer than two years, but in no case longer than three years.
PSCO discovered that none of the MES members had been part of a full deployment.
74SOLAS20 III/19.3.4.8
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 November 2022
Resolution: Vessel was able to find enough crew members that had participated in a deployment to replace each required members of the MES system, deficiency cleared.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 6 November 2022
Resolved
The arrangements for the storage, distribution and utilization of oil used shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons onboard.
PSCO discovered oil accumulation in the bilge well in the AUX engine room and on the oil purifier.
74SOLAS01 II-2/15.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 November 2022
Resolution: The crew was able to clean all oil accumulation, deficiency rectified on the spot.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 November 2022
Resolved
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.
PSCO discovered wasted gasket and corrosion on water evaporator STBD side.
74SOLAS20 I/11(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 November 2022
Resolution: Crew replaced gasket, deficiency rectified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 6 November 2022
Resolved
The minimum for integrity of all bulkheads and decks shall be as prescribed in tables 26.1 and 26.2. PSCO discovered door latch leading to crew area on deck I elevator area was broken and the door did not close.
PSCO observed the "Access to Comp" 6 door on deck 01 was inoperable.
74SOLAS01 II-2/26
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 November 2022
Resolution: The crew rectified the deficiency on the spot.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 6 November 2022
Resolved
The minimum for integrity of all bulkheads and decks shall be as prescribed in tables 26.1 and 26.2.
PSCO discovered a bulkhead between cat (10) & cat (3) had a cable penetration that was not sealed properly.
74SOLAS01 II-2/26
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 November 2022
Resolution: Crew properly sealed the bulkhead penetration, deficiency rectified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 6 November 2022
Resolved
Sprinklers shall be placed in an overhead position and spaced in a suitable pattern to maintain an average application rate of not less than 5l/m’2lmin over the nominal area covered by the sprinklers.
PSCO discovered 2 sprinklers heads location on the stern mooring deck that were damaged and would not provide coverage as designed.
74SOLAS01 II-2/12.3
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 November 2022
Resolution: Crew replaced inoperable sprinkler heads, deficiency rectified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
The construction of all doors and door frames in "A" class divisions, with the means of securing them when closed, shall provided resistance to fire as well as to the passage of smoke and flame, as for as practicable, equivalent to that of the bulkheads in which the doors are situated. Fire door 1.116 is missing its locking mechanism compromising the "A" class division. SOLAS 74(01) II-2/30.2 16ac
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 November 2021
Resolved 12 November 2021
Resolution: Lock cylinder for FSD 1.116 was reinstated.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Asbestos containing materials
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
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 and persons on board. Found section of deck plate missing from utility locker where Section Valve S13 is located. SOLAS 74 (2020) I/11 16ac
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 November 2021
Resolved 12 November 2021
Resolution: Class report notes that the gap found in the deck plating was repaired with A-60 insulation (smoke plug).
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
In addition to the emergency lighting required by reg. II-1/42 and III/11.5, the means of escape, including stairways and exits, shall be marked by lighting or photo luminescent strip indicators placed not more than 0.3 m above the deck at all points of the escape route including angles and intersections. Found on deck 5 in way of the Jewelry Stores leading to the main forward passenger stairway with either low location lighting being extinguished or being covered by furnishings. 74 SOLAS (01) II-2/28.10 16ac
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 November 2021
Resolved 12 November 2021
Resolution: Missing low location lighting on deck 5 between frame 208-215 was fitted with photoluminescent strips.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
Openings in "A" class divisions...all openings shall be provided with permanently attached means of closing in which shall be at least as effect for resisting fires as the divisions in which they are fitted. Observed numerous Class "A" and "B" fire doors not closing, sequencing, or operating as intended. SOLAS 74 (01) II-2/30 16ac
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 November 2021
Resolved 12 November 2021
Resolution: Class report noting that all identified A and B class self closing doors have been repaired and operate satisfactory.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Feedback Unit
Issued 24 March 2016
Resolved
0936: The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with present regulations to ensure that the ship will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons onboard. Momentary loss of communication between s/s azipod potentiometer and helm control resulted in alarm on navigation bridge and emergency pump sequencing on. 74SOLAS(04)Ch.I/11(a) 17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 March 2016
Resolution: 24Mar2016: Received tech report and LR survey attesting to condition. Def cleared.