MM 168

Vessels certificated to carry cargoes with a flash point below 140 degrees may only have approved intrinsically safe, explosion proof, or purged and pressurized electrical equipment in areas designated as Class 1 Division 1 as per 111.105-31(1). All components of the system must be maintained in the condition during initial installation as approved by required plan review per 111.105-11 and 110.25-1(j). Found significant chaffing on electrical cables for high level alarms at midships. Replace electrical cables or repair in an approved method as per 111.01-1(a)(3). Vessel is restricted to carrying grade D and E cargoes with a flash point of 140 degrees and above.

Emergency shutdown failed to shutdown the cargo pump engine. After multiple attempts local personel effected repairs and defiency was corrected on the spot.

Vessel's cargo pump's prime mover had exposed exhaust piping with no lagging installed between the exhaust manifold and the muffler.

Emergency shut-off for the cargo pump's prime mover (diesel engine) did not operate satisfactorily. There was excessive cable on the AMOT shut-off valve that did not allow the emergency shut-off pull cable to fully trip the AMOT valve. Also, there was a cotter pin missing from the shut-off lever.

Fire extinguisher bracket had rusted through and no longer was able to support the weight of the B-II fire extinguisher.

The J/W temperature gage on the cargo pump's prime mover does not work.

VCS piping did not have "vapor" stenciled on it.