EVAGORAS

Inert Gas System- The system shall be capable of delivering inert gas with an oxygen content of not more than 5% by volume to the cargo tanks at any required rate of flow. PSCO spent over two hours waiting for the crew to show proficiency and ability to reduce the oxygen content below 5%. Crew must demonstrate full system capabilities including ability to maintain output of less than 5% oxygen content, and proper shutdowns and alarms. Rectify deficiency prior to conducting any/all cargo operations. 74 SOLAS (04) II-2/5.5.1.1- FSS Code 15.2.2.1.2.5

No electrical equipment shall be installed in any space where flammable mixtures are liable to collect including those on board tankers unless the Administration is satisfied that such equipment is appropriate to the space concerned. On the #2 cargo oil pump, two temperature sensor housings were not properly installed with a gas-tight gland preventing accumulation of vapor in the housing. Lowest temperature sensor on #2 COP was not properly installed allowing it to be pulled straight out of the pump housing. Rectify deficiency prior to conducting cargo discharge operations. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/45.10

No electrical equipment shall be installed in any space where flammable mixtures are liable to collect including those on board tankers unless the Administration is satisfied that such equipment is appropriate to the space concerned. 6 explosion proof lights on various decks of the Cargo Pump Room were found with cracked lenses. Rectify deficiency prior to conducting cargo discharge operations. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/ 45.10

No electrical equipment shall be installed in any space where flammable mixtures are liable to collect including those on board tankers unless the Administration is satisfied that such equipment is appropriate to the space concerned. Lighting in the oxygen and acetylene stores were recently replaced and don't have a gas-tight packing gland where the wires enter the housing. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/ 45.10

The company should establish procedures, plans, and instructions including checklists as appropriate, for key shipboard operations concerning the safety of the personnel, ship, and protection of the environment. Vessel crew demonstrated substantial unfamiliarity with the oxygen analyzer and how to accurately sample oxygen content in the produced inert gas. It took the entire engineering staff over two hours to demonstrate the system's ability to produce less than 5% oxygen. The crew had to remove the three sample lines in the inert gas supply main to verify which one was active. Erroneous sampling lines and valves from the replaced O2 analyzer resulted in further confusion. Lack of familiarity and systematic ineptitude resulted in the crew damaging filters and blocking sample lines. Require external audit to verify proper operational instructions are implemented and the crew is properly trained on how to operate the inert gas system. Recommend removing erroneous equipment and piping to reduce confusion and prevent future crews from improperly operating a vital cargo system. 74 SOLAS (20) IX/3.1 - ISM Code 7

1499 - Prop & Aux Machinery - No change shall be made in the machinery, equipment, or other items covered by the survey without the sanction of the administration. The vessel has temporary feedwater hoses running from the port freshwater tank to the boiler system cascade tank. 74SOLAS (2009 ConsEd I/11 (b).

0999 - Safety in General - Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. The main engine #3 fuel pump is leaking oil. 74 SOLAS (2004 ConsEd) II-2/4.1.1.

0999 - Safety in General - SCBA shall hold a volume of at least 1200 liters. 02 of the vessel's SCBAs leaked out within minutes of opening. 74 SOLAS (2004 ConsEd) II-2/10.1. FSS Code 3.2.1.2.

Vessel has inop discharge valve from OWS. Vessel is to make satsifactory repairs and provide proof of proper operation of OWS to the satisfaction of the certificate issuing authority. Report must be received prior to departure

Gyro control box sending weak signals to repeaters, rendering them inop or unreliable. Tech attended vessel while in port, and unable to permantly correct. Parts required from overseas.