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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 fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. PSCO observed pinhole leak on port side bunker piping near superstructure that resulted in approximately 1 gallon spilled into ship channel. Port side bunker pipe shall be isolated and not used until repairs are complete.

No electrical equipment shall be installed in any space where flammable mixtures are liable to collect i.e. assigned principally to accumulate batteries, in paint lockers, acetylene stores, or similar spaces unless Administration is satisfied that the equipment is (.4) appropriately certifified for safe usage in the dust, vapors, or gases likely to be encountered. PSCO observed 03 light fixtures inside cargo pump room having cracked lenses and missing electrical bonding straps.

The venting system shall be provided with devices to prevent the pasage of flames into cargo tanks. PSCO found 02 flame screens on #2 and #5 Port cargo tank p/v valves to have quarter-sized holes in screen.

Doors required to be self-closing shall not be fitted with holdback hooks. PSCO ovserved manual holdback on self-closing door for CCR.

The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. PSCO observed hydraulic leak at each side of steering gear ram leaking at a rate of one drop per second during operational testing. SOLAS 74(a), 2011 cons., II-1/26.1 60ac

For oil cargo residue control, at least 25 percent of the cargo tanks are crude oil washed before each ballast voyage and that each cargo tank is crude oil washed at least once every fourth time crude oil is discharged from the tank, but no tank need be crude oil washed more than once during each 120 day period. PSCO observed vessel has not conducted crude oil washing despite carrying crude oil onboard as recorded in vessel oil record book part II. Request clarification from class. 33CFR157.160(a)(2) 50ac

In tankers, electrical equipment, cables and wiring shall not be installed in hazardous locations unless it conforms with the standards not inferior to those acceptable to the organization. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/45.11 Multiple explosion proof electrical fittings in the cargo pump room and on deck missing cable glands allowing cable to move freely. This compromises the maximum expirimental safe gap requirements of the fitting.

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[10.1]. In meeting these requirements, the company should ensure that, inspections are held at appropriate intervals[10.2.1], any non-conformities are reported, with possible cause if known[10.2.2], and appropriate corrective action taken[10.2.3]. 74 SOLAS (14) IX/3.1 / ISM Code 10.1, 10.2 In accordance with fleet manual four electrical testing form E1-03, installations are to be inspected monthly. In accordance with fleet manual UMS checklist form 3.17, UMS engineering rounds are to be conducted daily. As delineated in deficiencies #1, #3, & #4, the company failed to ensure that the crew carried out all requirements of a proper engineering round, testing of smoke detectors, and inspection of electrical equipment on deck. *An internal verification of the company procedures pertaining to maintenance of the ship is required within three months.

A fixed fire-extinguishing system required by paragraph 5 below may be any of the following systems: a fixed pressure water-spraying fire extinguishing system complying with the provisions of the Fire Safety Systems Code. 74 SOLAS (04) II-2/ 10.4.1.1.3 Any required automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system shall be capable of immediate operation at all times and no action by the crew shall be necessary to set it in to operation. F.S.S. Code 8/2.5.1.1 PCCO observed inlet valve providing water to fixed automatic sprinkler system closed. When this valve is closed water will not be supplied automatically in case of emergency use required. The vessel's engine room is UMS.

The means prescribed in paragraph 2.2.3.5.2 which are acceptable to the Administration shall be maintained in the proper condition to ensure their continued accurate functioning in service. 74 SOLAS (14) II-2/4.2.2.3.5.3 PSCO observed aft day service tank sight glass self-closing valve tied in open position, thus presenting large spill and fire hazard.

74SOLAS(2014 CONS ED)II-1/14.2.1.1.1 The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required perforance if a fire occurs: structural fire protection, including fire-resisting divisions, and protection of openings and penetrations in these divisions. Cable trunk room on B Deck has a class "A" penetration leading through to the cable trunk room on C Deck.40ac

ICLL(88 PROT)REG 8 REG 25.5 Protection for the crew in the form of guard rails or lifelines shall be provided above the deck...Port Side guard rail in the middle just forward of the manifold railing has wasted/worn welding.40ac

74SOLAS(2014 CONS ED)I/11(a) 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 fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Incinerator would not stay lit.40ac

74SOLAS(2014 CONS ED)I/11(a) 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 fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. #2 main salt water cooling lines and main engine raw water cooling lines had soft patches.40ac

1850 The pressure vacuum breaker shall prevent cargo tanks from effects of overpressure on vacuum. A film of ethylene glycol was observed below the lower fitting of the IGS system's Pv breaker sight tube potentially affecting the required amount of fluid necessary for the PV breaker to function properly. Solas74 II-2/Reg 11.6.3.4 A-Correct prior to cargo operations

The port side anchor was reported as inoperable.

Vessel experienced steering gear servomotor malfunction affecting the ship's primary steering. A classification society report of repairs to the equipment must be submitted prior to departure.

Air distribution valve for cylinder No. 4 seized resulting in a power loss while transiting the Lower Mississippi River at Nine Mile Anchorage

The vessel was granted a deviation to enter the port with an inoperative INOP BRIDGE REMOTE CONTROL. See Operational Control Activity # 2869983.

The viewing windows from the cargo control are clouded over and the PIC is unable to satisfactory view cargo operation.

Ventilation blower coupling sheared bolts. Repairs attempted but alignment of shaft couplings was excessive and would have eventually have failed possibly causing sparks in a hazard zone of the Cargo pump room. Make permanent repair prior to conducting Cargo operation to satisfaction of class.

One of the smoke detectors in the oil purifier room in not functioning. Attempts to repair the detector the detector head failed to give an alarm. Make repairs to detector system and conduct an operational test of the fire detection system with class observing.

The fresh water generator in the Engineroom has a temporary patch on slat water piping. Make permanent repairs to piping to satisfaction of classification society.

Sea water cooling pipe for IGS system has a two inch crack. Vsl is to have class approve a temp repair.

Sea water cooling pipe for IGS system has a two inch crack, with a approved temp repair., . Vsl is to have class approve a permanent repair.

Provide proper testing material "Formazin" to test the oily water separator according to the vessels operation manual. Vessel must secure the OWS and retain all bilge slopes on Board the vessel until proper testing procedures are in place. Vessel must also test and calibrate the alarm system on the OWS system to the satisfaction of a class surveyor. Prior to departure from next U.S. port.

Inspection of pump room must be comleted prior to departure from port.