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CARGO TANKS SHALL BE FITTED WITH A VISUAL AND AUDIBLE HIGH LEVEL ALARM WHICH COMPLIES WITH 15.19.1 TO 15.19.5 AND WHICH INDICATES WHEN THE LIQUID LEVEL IN THE CARGO TANK APPROACHES THE NORMAL FULL CONDITION. BOTH VISUAL AND AUDIBLE HIGH LEVEL ALARMS ARE INOPERABLE. - IBC CODE 15.19.6, 74 SOLAS (14) VII/10.1, 17AC

THE VENTING ARRANGEMENTS SHALL BE SO DESIGNED AND OPERATED AS TO ENSURE THAT NEITHER PRESSURE NOR VACUUM IN CARGO TANKS SHALL EXCEED DESIGN PARAMETERS. THE PRESSURE/ VACUUM VALVES INSTALLED ON CARGO TANKS 2 PORT AND 5 PORT ARE INOPERABLE. 74 SOLAS (’01) II-2/59.1.2.1, 17AC

THE COMPANY SHOULD ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THE SHIP IS MAINTAINED IN CONFORMITY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE RELEVANT RULES AND REGULATIONS AND WITH ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WHICH MAY BE ESTABLISHED BY THE COMPANY. OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE DURING AN EXPANDED ISM EXAM REVEALED THAT THE SHIP’S PROCEDURES, RELATED TO THE INSPECTION AND TESTING OF HIGH LEVEL ALARMS AND PRESSURE/VACUUM VALVES ARE NOT FOLLOWED AS STATED IN REGULATIONS AND ONBOARD DOCUMENTATION. THE CREW COMPLETED A VITAL SYSTEM SURVEY ON 13MAR19, INDICATING THE RESPECTIVE SYSTEMS WERE OPERATIONAL, HOWEVER THE HIGH LEVEL ALARMS AND PRESSURE/VACUUM VALVES WERE NOT WORKING AT THE TIME OF THE PORT STATE EXAM AS INDICATED ON THE VITAL SYSTEM SURVEY. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AN EXTERNAL THIRD PARTY AUDIT OF THE SMS BE CONDUCTED WITH REGARD TO DEFICIENCIES NO. 1 AND NO. 2. 74 SOLAS (14) IX, ISM CODE PART A 10.1, 17AC

THE MACHINERY, BOILERS AND OTHER PRESSURE VESSELS, ASSOCIATED PIPING SYSTEMS AND FITTINGS SHALL BE OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADEQUATE FOR THE SERVICE FOR WHICH THEY ARE INTENDED AND SHALL BE SO INSTALLED AND PROTECTED AS TO REDUCE TO A MINIMUM ANY DANGER TO PERSONS ON BOARD, DUE REGARD BEING PAID TO MOVING PARTS, HOT SURFACES AND OTHER HAZARDS. A CONTROL AIR LINE USED AS A SECONDARY MEANS TO STOP THE MAIN DIESEL ENGINE FUEL PUMP WAS RUPTURED AND ACTIVELY LEAKING AIR PRESSURIZED AT 7.5 BAR (100 PSI). 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/26.1, 17AC

EACH VESSEL VAPOR CONNECTION FLANGE FACE MUST HAVE A PERMANENT STUD PROJECTING OUTWARD THAT HAS A 12.7 MILLIMETER (0.5 INCH) DIAMETER AND IS AT LEAST 25.4 MILLIMETERS (1 INCH) LONG. IT MUST BE LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FLANGE FACE, MIDWAY BETWEEN BOLT HOLES, AND IN LINE WITH THE BOLT HOLE PATTERN. THERE IS NO STUD ON THE FLANGE FACE OF THE VAPOR COLLECTION LINE ON THE PORT CARGO MAINFOLD. 46 CFR 39.2001, 17AC

“A” CLASS DIVISIONS SHALL BE SO CONTRUCTED AS TO BE CAPABLE OF PREVENTING THE PASSAGE OF SMOKE AND FLAME TO THE END OF THE ONE-HOUR STANDARD FIRE TEST. CABLE PENETRATIONS LEADING INTO THE BRIDGE, THE OFFICER LAUNDRY AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VERTICAL CABLE TRUNK WERE NOT FITTED WITH AN A RATED INSULATION MATERIAL. 74 SOLAS (01) II-2/3.3.3, 50AC

FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES SHALL BE KEPT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AND READILY AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE USE. A VALVE ON THE SUPPLY LINE FOR THE FOAM MONITOR PUMP WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE A STEADY STREAM OF WATER LEAKING WHILE THE PUMP WAS OPERATING. THE BODY OF THE VALVE HAD SIGNS OF RUNNING RUST INDICTATING THE VALVE HAS BEEN LEAKING DURING PREVIOUS PUMP OPERATIONS. 74 SOLAS (01) II-2/14.2.1.2, 10AC

FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES SHALL BE KEPT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AND READILY AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE USE. EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP WAS OBSERVED TO BE LEAKING FROM THE MECHANICAL SEAL AT A RATE EXCEEDING NORMAL OPERATIONS. 74 SOLAS (01) II-2/14.2.1.2, 10AC

ALL LIFE-SAVING APPLICANCES SHALL COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE. AN IMMERSION SUIT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED WITH WATERPROOF MATERIALS THAT IT WILL COVER THE WHOLE BODY WITH EXCEPTION OF THE FACE. PSCO FOUND 01 IMMERSION SUIT ZIPPER WAS BROKEN, RENDERING THE SUIT OUT OF SERVICE. 74 SOLAS (14) III/34 & LSA II/2.3.1.1.3 , 10AC

2199-MARPOL I/31.1 The system shal be fitted with a recording device to provide a continuous record of the discharge in litres per nautical mile and total quantity discharged, or the oil content and rate of discharge. This record shall be indentifiable as to time and date and shall be kept for at least three years. PSCO noted that the ODME was not recording correct time and date or changing.

2199-MARPOL II/7, IBC 17, Chem Tankers which have been surveyed & certified by states parties to the present convention in accordance with the provisions of the IBC or Chemical Bulk Code, as applicable, shall be deemed to have complied with the provisions of the said regulations & the certificate under that Code. PSCO noted that vessel is not equipped with functional closed gauging on #6S tank.

1499- 74 SOLAS (14) I/11 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 fir to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. PSCO noted that the recirculating valve for the #1 oil purifier is inoperable.

1899-(Tankers)The IG System shall be constructed IAW the FSS Code w/ consideration given to the blowers & piping to prevent flue gas leakages into enclosed spaces. The PSCO noticed carbon monoxide levels on their 4 gas meters were alarming and that the #2 blower impeller casing flange seal was missing one bolt. SOLAS74a II-2/5.5.3.2 FSS Code 15.2.3.1.2

1/2 inch stud on the starboard forward and port aft vapor control manifold connections are missing.

Prove proper operation of IGS, prior to carriage of Annex I cargo's.

Prove proper operation of ODME, prior to carriage of Annex I cargo's.

Prior to discharging petroleum cargoes requiring IG, provide calibration certificate for liquid filled P-V breaker.

Prior to discharging high capacity petroleum cargoes requiring use of flue gas IG system, prove proper calibration of O2 analyzer and operation of high O2 alarm, to the satisfaction of class.

Prove proper operation oily water separator 15 ppm alarm and automatic stopping device. Test should be conducted by presenting oil into the system or by simulation with sensor. In either case, shutdown should be seen to take place immediately after 15 ppm is reached. To be completed prior to next U.S. port to satisfaction of an attending class surveyor.

#3 stbd cargo tank was overpressurized during nitrogen purging, causing a buckling of external framing above the cargo tank. Transverse frame affected were, 148 thur 158. Crop an renew the effected areas. Vsl allowed to depart Houston to conduct repairs in a shipyard in Japan.