OLGA MAERSK

External high-pressure fuel delivery lines between the high-pressure fuel pumps and fuel injectors shall be protected with a jacketed piping system capable of containing fuel from a high pressure line failure. PSCO observed diesel fuel dripping at a rate of 1 drop every 5 seconds coming from the high-pressure fuel line on fuel pump NO 1 with the main engine secured. As well as, multiple fuel jacket lines not properly installed on all seven cylinders, exposing the high-pressure lines. Vessel was detained in previous port with ISM audit conducted. Per audit results, company is currently working on corrective action plan. 74 SOLAS (04) II-2/4.2.2.5.2

Probability of ignition: A means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO observed excessive collection of diesel on all seven pumps. 74 SOLAS (04) II-2/4.1.1

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. During PSC exam it took the vessels crew 30 minutes before they were able to get the rescue boat started. 74 SOLAS (09) III/28.2

In meeting these requirements the company should ensure that: Inspections are held at appropriate intervals; any non-conformity is reported, with its possible cause, if known; appropriate corrective action is taken; and records of these activities are maintained. Objective evidence discovered during an expanded ISM exam revealed that the vessel has failed to properly identify, document and correct non-conformities relating to fuel oil leaks on critical equipment in the engine room. The vessel's SMS, sections P911, P492 and P067 require notification to company when non-conformities exist. The vessel could not produce any such documentation. Additionally, engine room change of duty checklists failed to identify the fuel oil leaks. An external third party SMS audit is required prior to departure. 74SOLAS(20)IX/3.1 ISM Code 10.2

In a ship in 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 persons on board. PSCOs observed significant fuel oil accumulation around the main engine and active fuel oil leaks from the high pressure fuel line on the main engine's number 4 cylinder as well as active fuel oil leaks on fuel pumps on the number 3 and number 4 generators creating a significant fire hazard for the ship and its crew. 74SOLAS(20) II-2/4.2.2

Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO discovered fuel oil near fuel injectors on maine engine and around fuel lines.

The conditions of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the present regulations. Steam line on main engine fuel system was disconnected.

Where remote control of propulsion machinery from the navigation bridge is provided and the machinery spaces are intended to be manned, the following shall apply: The speed, direction of thrust and, if applicable, the pitch of the propeller shall be fully controllable from the navigation bridge under all sailing conditions, including manoeuvering... The vessel reported to the COTP that control of propulsion from the bridge is inoperable. - 74SOLAS(04)/II-1/31.2 - 15ac

THE MASTER, OWNER, OPERATOR, AGENT OR PERSON IN CHARGE OF ANY VESSEL EQUIPPED WITH BALLAST WATER TANKS THAT OPERATES IN THE WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES MUST FOLLOW THESE PRACTICES:...REMOVE FOULING ORGANISMS FROM THE VESSELS HULL,...AND DISPOSE OF ANY REMOVED SUBSTANCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

All ships 300 gross tonnage and upwards... shall be fitted with a 9 GHz radar. Vessel's 9 GHz radar is non functional. 74 SOLAS (14) V/19.2.3.2 33 CFR 164.35(a)

74 SOLAS (14 CONS) V/ 19.2.7.1 While inbound to Philadelphia, PA the M/V OLGA MAERSK had reported their S-band RADAR was inoperable. Technician attended vessel and had discovered a fault with antenna due to water intrusion. Technician was unable to fix antenna due to poor weather conditions in port.