KEMPTON

The condition of the ship and its equipment should be maintained to conform with the provisions of the code to ensure that the ship will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. PSCOs noted substantial wastage and corrosion throughout the cargo piping system which included 04 cargo leaks that were actively leaking propane into the atmosphere. Specifically, one leak was found on the purging valve of the #2 cargo tank’s discharge line, two leaks on #2 tank discharge line, and one leak was found above the #2 cargo tank on the vapor line for re-liquefaction. 74SOLAS(14) VII/13.1; 1993 IGC 1.5.3.1

At all levels of accommodation there shall be provided at least two widely separated means of escape. Port side "A" deck door, which is one of the required means of escape, is seized. 74SOLAS(01) II-2/45.1.1

All gasketed pipe joints and hose connections should be electrically bonded. Bonding straps throughout the cargo deck were found broken, wasted, and generally not connected to keep the piping electrically continuous. 74SOLAS(14) VII/13.1; IGC 1993 5.2.1.4

Emergency shutdown valves in liquid piping should fully close under all service conditions within 30 seconds of actuation. Emergency shutdown valve on the liquid line at the starboard manifold could not close automatically due to hydraulic supply line being disconnected. 74SOLAS(14) VII/13.1; IGC 1993 5.6.4

The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in accordance with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations established by the company. Due to the objective evidence in the above deficiencies, the vessel is not in substantial compliance with relevant conventions, calling into question the adequacy and implementation of the vessel’s SMS under the ISM code. Further, the vessel underwent a drydock period in November, 2020. PSCOs found substantial steel wastage throughout all areas of the ship, including cargo and fire main piping, decks, bulkheads, stairways, and walkways. The company failed to ensure that adequate repairs were made to the structure of the ship during the drydock. PSCOs also requested SMS procedures and manufacturer's specifications for calibration of the fixed gas detection system. The crew did not provide these documents to PSCOs after multiple requests. An external audit conducted by the Flag or RO is required within 30 days to determine whether the ship is operating in accordance with the ISM Code. Provide a copy of the completed audit report to USCG prior to departure from port. 74SOLAS(14) IX/3.1; ISM CODE 10.1

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. Deteriorating conditions were noticed by PSCOs while conducting external deck walk on vessel. Corrosion on main deck as well as extreme wastage on the stairs and rails of exposed walkways is a concern for crew safety. 74SOLAS(14) I/11(a)

Maintenance, testing and inspections shall be carried out based on guidelines developed by the organization and in a manner having due regard to ensuring the reliability of fire-fighting systems and appliances. Extensive corrosion was found throughout the fire main system on the main deck. 74SOLAS(14) II-2/14.2.2.1

In a ship which oil fuel is used, the arrangements for the storage, distribution and utilization of the oil fuel shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and person on board. PSCO's observed numerous sections of oil soaked and frayed lagging throughout multiple piping systems in the engine room. 74SOLAS(01) II-2/15.2

Each cargo tank should be fitted with a high liquid level alarm operating independently of other liquid level indicators and giving an audible and visual warning when activated. PSCOs observed test of high level alarm and found the alarm was not audible on deck 74SOLAS(14) VII/13.1; IGC 1993 13.3.1

The condition of the ship and its equipment should be maintained to conform with the provisions of the code to ensure that the ship will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. PSCO observed/heard the supply fan for ventilation located in the motor room in the forward portion of the vessel hitting metallic sounding debris. This is located inside an intrinsically safe area and after approximately two minutes of operations, the venting emitted small amounts of smoke into the space. 74SOLAS(14) VII/13.1; 1993 IGC 1.5.3.1

Efficient guard rails or bulwarks shall fitted to all exposed parts of the freeboard and superstructure decks. PSCOs observed multiple sections of wastage through the bottoms of handrails on the aft decks of the vessel from A deck up to the bridge. ICLL ANNEX I II/25