FWN PAULA

THE COMPANY SHOULD ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THE SHIP IS MAINTAINED IN CONFORMITY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE RELEVANT RULES AND REGULATIONS. THE CO2 SYSTEM RECEIVED SUBSTANDARD SERVICING ON 3/17/2021. USCG IDENTIFIED 6 HEAVILY CRACKED AND KINKED HOSES. THE SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE SERVICED BY A 3RD PARTY MARITIME FIREFIGHTING SERVICING COMPANY WITH ALL REPAIRS MADE THAT RETURN THE SYSTEM TO FULL OPERATION. THE TECHNICAL REPORT NEEDS TO BE SUBMITTED TO CLASS FOR INITIAL APPROVAL AND CLASS WILL SUBMIT TO USCG FOR FINAL APPROVAL.

THE MEANS OF CONTROL OF ANY GAS FIXED FIRE FIGHTING SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AND EASY TO OPERATE. AT EACH LOCATION THERE SHALL BE CLEAR INSTRUCTION FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM. PLACARDING AT THE REMOTE OPERATING STATION IS NOT CLEAR ON HOW TO SEND CO2 TO THE ENGINE ROOM.

The main steering gear and rudder stock shall be capable of putting the rudder over from 35 degrees on either side to 30 degrees on the other side in no more than 28 seconds. During operational test onboard time exceed over 60 seconds.

The following basic principals underlie the regulations as appropriate having regard to the type of ships and the potential fire hazard involved, including containment and extinction of any fire in the space of origin. The CO2 room contains multiple bottles with kinked and damaged hose lines.

Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all lifesaving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Inflatable liferafts were installed with straps around the liferaft containers which would prevent deploying of the liferafts.

After any survey of the ship under regulations 7,8, 9 and 10 has been completed, no change shall be made in the structural arrangements, machinery, equipment and other items covered by the survey. PSCO noted main engine RPM equipment panel not functioning as designed.

Machinery spaces of category A shall be adequately ventilated to ensure that when machinery or boilers are operating and adequate supply of air is maintained to the spaces for the safety and comfort of personnel and the operation of the machinery. PSCO observed that the main ventilation ducting in engine is deteriorated and not supplying an adequate supply of air to the spaces as originally designed. SOLAS 74 (04) II-1/35

An engineers’ alarm shall be provided to be operated from the engine control room and shall be clearly audible in the engineer’s accommodations. PSCO observed that the alarm is in a fault condition and is always on. SOLAS 74 (04) II-1/38

An alarm system shall be provided indicating any fault requiring attention and shall be capable of sounding an audible alarm in the main machinery control room and indicate visually each separate alarm function at a suitable position. PSCO observed that the alarm monitoring panel section 6 and 9 in the main machinery control room is inoperable. SOLAS 74 (04) II-1/51

Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. PSCO observed that the circuit breaker supplying power to the microwave oven in the galley is overheating and tripping causing a potential electrical and fire hazard. SOLAS 74 (04) II-1/40.1.3

Electrical installations shall be such that all electrical auxiliary services necessary for maintaining the ship in normal operational and habitable conditions shall be ensured without recourse to the emergency source of power. PSCO observed that the No. 2 ship service generator was inoperable after numerous failed attempts to start. SOLAS 74 (04) II-1/40.1.1 and II-1/41

Surfaces with temperatures above 220 degrees Celsius which may be impinged as a result of an oil or fuel system failure shall be properly insulated. PSCO observed that the turbocharger to the No. 3 generator was not protected to prevent oil or fuel coming into direct contact with the turbocharger heated surface. SOLAS 74 (04) II-2/4.2.2.6

In addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in the present SOLAS regulations, ships shall be maintained in compliance with the mechanical requirements of a classification society with is recognized by the Administration. PSCO observed that the water cooling system for the emergency generator diesel engine was leaking coolant and showed signs to deterioration. SOLAS 74 (04) II-1/3-1

Ventilator openings shall be provided with weather tight closing appliances. PSCO observed that the following ventilators closures were not weathertight due to missing or damage closing device equipment: a)No. 2 Cargo Hold outboard vent cover is damaged with one dog bolt missing; b)No. 1 Cargo Hold inboard vent cover is damaged with one dog bolt missing; c)Vent closing device to AHR Tunnel ventilator is missing ICLL(66) Regulation 19

Fire protection systems and fire fighting systems and appliances shall be maintained ready for use. PSCO observed that the fire hydrant valve handle in way of the No.3 Fire Box port side was broken which caused fire hydrant to become inoperable in an emergency situation. SOLAS 74 (14) II-2/14.1.1

In addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in the present SOLAS regulations, ships shall be maintained in compliance with the mechanical and electrical requirements of a classification society that is recognized by the administration. PSCO observed that the gantry crane emergency stops are inoperable causing a potential safety hazard to the crew. SOLAS 74 (04) II-1/3-1.

All survival craft shall be stowed fully equipped as required by this chapter and the code. And operational compass which is luminous or provided with suitable means of illumination. PSCO noted that the vessel had 02 loose wires hanging down form the compass, which prevented that compass from being illuminated. SOLAS 74 (04 CONS) III/13.4

Muster and embarkation stations shall be adequately illuminated by lighting supplied from the emergency source of electrical power required by regulation II-1/41 or II-1/43, as appropriated. PSCO noted that emergency lighting was in-operational in various places around the vessel. SOLAS 74(14 CONS) III/11.4

The operator of each self-propelled vessl12 meters or more in length shall carry, on board and maintain for ready reference, a copy of these rules. PSCO noted that the vessel is missing the navigation rules.

ach Administration shall, for the purpose of preventing fatigue require that watch systems are so arranged that the efficiency of all watchkeeping personnel is not impaired by fatigue and that duties are so organized that the first watch at the commencement of a voyage and subsequent relieving watches are sufficiently rested and otherwise fit for duty. Vessel is operating with an attended machinery space and only two officers in charge of an engineering watch. Previous Recognized Organization classification for periodically unattended machinery spaces was removed upon failure of vessel's watch call/alarm system. The posted schedule has each officer in charge of an engineering watch standing 12 hours of duty a day both in port and at sea. Total work hours for a 7 day period is 84 hours. Vessel cannot provide records of daily hours of rest for seafarers to PSC Officers. Def Code - 30ac

Administrations shall require that records of daily hours of rest of seafarers be maintained to allow monitoring and verification of compliance with the provisions of Section A-VIII/1. The seafarers shall receive a copy of the records pertaining to them, which shall be endorsed by the master and by the seafarers. Vessel cannot provide any records of seafarer rest to PSC Officers. Def Code - 17 ac

All persons who are assigned duty as officer in charge of a watch and whose duties involve designated safety, prevention of pollution and security duties shall be provided with a rest period of not less than 77 hours in any 7 day period. Vessel is currently operating with an attended machinery space watch schedule having only two officers in charge of an engineering watch. The posted schedule has each officer standing 12 hours of duty a day both in port and sea. Total work hours for a 7 day period is 84 hours. Vessel cannot provide records of daily hours of rest for seafarers. Def Code - 17 ac

In the case of a lifeboat arranged for free-fall launching, at least three months during an abandon ship drill the crew shall board the lifeboat, properly secure themselves in their seats and commence launch procedures up to, but not including, the actual release of the lifeboat. The lifeboat shall then either be free-fall launched with only the required operating crew on board, or lowered into the water by means of the secondary means of launching with or without the operating crew on board. In both cases, the lifeboat shall thereafter be maneuvered in the water by the operating crew. Due to the inoperable recovery system on the free-fall the lifeboat had not be maneuvered since September 13th, 2017. Def Code - 17ac

Each lifeboat shall be provided with an appliance which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat. The vessel's recovery system has been inoperable since December 19th 2017. The vessel's has multiple Flag State Dispensation Letters extending the date to be repaired but states when parts are available. The Master provided an email with information stating the parts are in Houston but management decided to delay repairs until another port of call. Def Code - 17ac

Provision shall be made to facilitate cleaning, inspection and maintenance of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery. PSCO observed excessive oil leaks originating from engine room machinery leading to oil accumulating in the bilge well. Def Code - 17ac

No flammable or combustible liquids may be stowed in any accommodation, control, or service space (other than a paint locker). PSCO observed paint and other flammable liquids being stowed in the bosun stores. Def Code - 17ac

0830 The Safety of Passengers, Crew, and Ship from Electrical Hazard will be ensured. The emergency stop wiring on the stbd side of the gantry crane was arcing with adjacent steel due to worn insulation. Also, the grounding wire for the steering gear was exposed. 74 SOLAS (04 Con) II-1/40.1.3

0610-Lifeboats- At all times during the voyage all life-saving appliances shall be in working order. Lifeboat has an approx. 04 inch crack showing inside and outside of the starboard aft corner just above non-skid step. -SOLAS(04 cons ed) Ch. III Reg 20.2