EPIC BALTA

The fire resistance of doors shall, as far as practicable, be equivalent to that of the division in which they are fitted ... Doors fitted in boundary bulkheads of machinery spaces of Category A shall be reasonably gas-tight and self-closing... PSCO observed Port-side Engine Room door unable to self-close.

Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. Portable extinguishers which have been discharges shall be immediately recharged or replaced with an equivalent unit. PSCO observed fire extinguisher tied in with wires, safety pin missing and not checked since October, 2019. Provide corrective action plan with concurrence from document issuing authority.

In cargo ships of 2,000 gross tonnage and upwards, if a fire in any one compartment could put all the pumps out of action there shall be an alternative means consisting of a fixed independently driven emergency pump which shall be capable of supplying two jets of water to the satisfaction of the Administration. PSCO observed emergency fire pump could not produce adequate pressure on bridge and forward.

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. PSCO observed starboard life raft painter line was not installed properly to weak link.

In a ship in which oil fuel is used, the arrangements for the storage, distribution, and utilization of the fuel oil shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. PSCO observed excessive fuel oil leakage on the number one main engine booster pump. Solas 74 (a) 2001 (cons) II-2/15.2 17c

Every steam boiler and unfixed steam generator shall be provided with not less than two safety valaves of adequate capacity. PSCO observed Number 2 safety relief valve on the boiler was missing and had been taken to shore for repairs. Solas 72 (a) 2004 (cons) II-I/32.1 17c

In a ship in which oil fuel is used, the arrangements for the storage, distribution, and utilization of the fuel oil shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board.PSCO observed excessive fuel oil leaks on the number one cylinder of the number two generator. Vessel is prohibited from using the number two generator until verification from certificate issuing authority has been provided. Solas 74 (a) 2001 (cons) II-2/15.2 AC

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 and shall beso installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards. Sector New Orleans received report of a propulsion irregularity on the vessel EPIC BALTA due to lube oil intlet pressure dropping past working pressure range and therefore activating low-pressure trip. PSCO completed in-service exam and recieved NKK classification report attesting to the complete lube oil change, and filter replacement for the main engine. All propulsion tests were completed satisfactorily. Solas 74(a) 2004 (cons) II-I/26.1 10C

07018-Ready availability of fire fighting equipment- The purpose of this regulation is to maintain and monitor the effectiveness of the fire safety measures the ship is provided with. For this purpose the following functional requirements shall be met: fire protection systems and appliances shall be maintained ready for use. The vessel must replace/renew all fire extinguishing appliances that were expended or damaged due to fire in the engine room. 74 SOLAS (2014) II-2/14.1.1 60ac

01102-Cargo Ship Safety Construction- 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 all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Vessel experienced an engine room fire. Renew/Repair all affected equipment and systems to working conditions as per issued certificates. 74 SOLAS(2014) I/11 60ac

Oil filtering equipment shall be of design approved by the administration and shall be such as will ensure that any oily mixture discharge into the sea after passing through the system has an oil content not exceeding 15 ppm. PSCO observed oil content meter screen stuck on menu unable to display PPM. The oil content meter constantly displayed "IMO Data Dump" and IMO data view. Require technician to determine cause of inoperation and provide report. MARPOL I/14

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with present regulations to ensure vessel remains fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. PSCO observed significant oil leak from emergency fire pump engine. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11

Where the rudder stock is required to be over 230 mm diameter in way of the tiller, excluding strengthening for navigation in ice, an alternative power supply, sufficient at least to supply the steering gear power unit which complies with the requirements of paragraph 4.2 and also its associated control system and the rudder angle indicator, shall be provided automatically, within 45 s, either from the emergency source of electrical power or from an independent source of power shall be used only for this purpose. PSCO observed vessel did not have alternative source of power or any manual means of steering in the event of a loss of power. Company shall provide: 1: Calculations in accordance with Classification Society rule set indicating the required diameter for the upper stock of the rudder. 2: Measurement of the upper rudder stock in way of the tiller currently installed on the vessel. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/29.14

0830-pipes wires (insulat) - accident prev - Electrical installations shall be sucha as to minimize the risk of fire and explosion from flammable products. PSCO observed wire on forward mast leading to the ship's horn with possible exposed wires. Correct prior to loading cargo. IGC Code 10.1.2

1138-Liquefied gases in bulk- Pressure relieve valves should be protoype tested to ensure that valves have the capacity require. Pressure relief valves should be set and sealed by a competent authority acceptable to the Administration and a record of this action. PSCO observed MARV seal missing from 17.7 MARV on cargo tank #2. Correct prior to loading cargo in cargo tank #2 that requires 17.7 MARV IGC Code 8.2.5

9900-Other (note clearly hazardous) - Doors fitted in boundary bulkheads of machinery spaces of Class A shall be reasonably gas-tight and sself closing. 03 doors (02 on main deck leading from machinery space to the passeway & 01 leading to endine room down stairwell from main deck) were found to not self close and portion of the gasket material were missing and not gas tight. 74 SOLAS (a) 2001 Cons. II-2/47

9900- Other(not clearly hazardous)- 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 person on board. PSCO observed incinerator lining to be broken off from the door 74 SOLAS (a) 2001 Cons. I-11

9900-Other (not clearly hazadous)- The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to fconfrom 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 navigation bridge doors leading to bridge wing were originally slide-operated; however, doors have been converted to outward swing-type with gasket and dogs for closure. Cardboard, painted white, was used to block space where doors used to slide into behind bulkhead. Request verification from class for proper installation and approval of new door types. 74 SOLAS (a) 2001 cons. I/II

9900-Other (not clearly hazadous)- All access openings in bulkheads at ends of enclosed superstructures shall be fitted with doors of steel or equivalent material permanently and strongly attached to the bulkhead and framed, stiffened and fitted so that the whole structure is of equivalent strength to the unpierced bulkhead and weather-tight when closed. Door leading from steering gear room to weather-deck was found not weather-tight. ICLL (66) 12.1

2120-Garbage-Designated person should ensure the garbage management plan is followed. PSCO observed oily rags, plastics, and glass in a paper-only designated receptacle. Also, plastic were found in other paper containers. 03 bags of trash were found stored in the messman's cabin. Provide corrective action report from company with concurrence from administration. Marpol 73/78 Annex V 10.2; MEPC.220(63)/4.1.1

9900-Other (not clearly hazadous)- The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fitting shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. PSCO observed water leaking from both sides of main engine jacket water heater. 74SOLAS(a) 2001 Cons. II-1/26.1

1138-Liquefied gases in bulk - PSCO observed cargo tanks have a pressure setting of 17.7 MARV, vessel intends to load butane at next berth. Prior to loading butane, pressure setting shall be changed to 6.1 MARV as per SOE. #2 tank was above the pressure to switch. SOE section

1199- Other(cargo) - Cargo emergency shutdown and alarm systems involved in cargo transfer should be tested and checked before cargo handling operations begin. PSCO observed crew using on-deck nitrogen bottle, labeled with ' not to be used for any other purpose than vent firefighting', to test high pressure alarms for cargo tanks. Requested procedures for testing shutdowns and alarms for cargo systems, which crew could not provide. Owner's representative contact Company who provided corrective action report from USCG deficiency issued 10MAY17. Corrective action report states "Do not use nitrogen bottle meant to vent firefighting, procure small nitrogen bottle for testing use". Crew not following Company procedures in regards to testing cargo emergency shutdowns and alarms. IGC Code 18.7

0725-Fixed Fire Ext-Ships carrying Flammable or toxic products, a water spary sys should be installed to cover the cover cargo liquid, vapor discharge ande loading manifolds. PSCO noted non functional water spary heads over the cargo discharge/loading manifolds and athwartships water spray branch. IGC Chp 11.3

0999-Other(safety in gen)-All gasketed cargo pipe joints and hose connections should be electrically bonded. PSCO noted several missing/wasted bonding straps on cargo liquid & vapor lines. IGC Chp 5.2.1.4

9900-Other-The Vsl is not outfitted w/ a ballast wter management system(BWMS) or a USCG approved alternate management system(AMS. The vsl's implementation date, IAW w/ table 33CFR151.2035(b) expired. The vsl is prohibited from discharging ballast water in US waters unless one of hte management requirements of 33CFR151.2025 are met. 33CFR151.2025

1138-Liquidfied Gases in Bulk-Cargo and emergency shutdown & alarm sys involved in cargo transfer should be tested and checked before cargo ops begin. PSCO observed crew using N2 cylinders meant for vent mast riser firefighting being used to test high pressure alarms. Crew provided no approved procedures for testing alarms. IGC 18.7

0725 - Fixed Fire - Water spray system on ships carrying flammable or toxics products, should be installed. PSCO noted nonfuntional nozzles in a few areas on deck water spray system. IGC Chapter 11.3 10c

1410 - Propulsion - External high pressure fuel oil delivery lines between the high pressure shall be double jacketed. PSCO noted eight of the lines were not made tight as installed. SOLAS II-2 4.2.2.5.2 10c