Records from 2016 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 23 August 2023.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 25 April 2023
Resolved
The company should ensure that the master is given the necessary support so that the master's duties can be safely performed. Objective evidence discovered during the expanded ISM exam recalled the following nonconformities: The vessel fail to fully implement the requirements of the ISM Code through their SMS procedures as evidenced by the following deficiencies indicating that the ship and/or company are not meeting the SMS requirements. PSCO's observed that the vessel master had reported non-conformities and inoperable equipment to the company, but the company failed to provide the necessary support to maintain the vessel's material condition including the generators. An external audit is recommended prior to departure from port.
74 SOLAS (20) .CONS CH IX REG 3.1
ISM CODE PART A 6.1.3
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 23 August 2023
Resolution: Rectified.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency source of power - Emergency generator
Issued 25 April 2023
No resolution recorded
A main source of electrical power of sufficient capacity to supply all those services mentioned in regulation 40.1.1 shall be provided. This main source of electrical power shall consist of at least two generating sets. Vessel has one operable main service diesel generator.
74 SOLAS (04) CONS.
CH II-1 Reg. 41.1
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 September 2023 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 25 April 2023
Resolved
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. The rescue boat steering is inoperable, rendering the rescue boat inoperable.
74 SOLAS (97)
CH III / 19.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 23 August 2023
Resolution: Rectified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 25 April 2023
Resolved
In cargo ships with periodically unattended machinery space or when only one person is required on watch, there shall be immediate water delivery from the fire main system at a suitable pressure. The main fire pump is not immediately available for remote start due to the overload on the sole working generator.
74 SOLAS (97)
CH II-2/4.3.4.3
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 23 August 2023
Resolution: Rectified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 25 April 2023
Resolved
The arrangements for the storage, distribution and utilization of oil used in pressure lubrication systems shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons onboard. PSCOs observed excessive oil leaks on the sole operating main generator posing a fire hazard.
74 SOLAS (97)
CH II-2/15.3
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 23 August 2023
Resolution: Rectified.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 25 April 2023
Resolved
A ship when in a port of another Contracting Governments is subject to control by officers duly authorized by such Government concerning operational requirements in respect of the safety of ships, when there are clear grounds for believing that the master or crew are not familiar with essential shipboard procedures relating to the safety of ships. The company should establish and maintain procedures for identifying any training which may be required in support of the safety management system and ensure that such training is provided for all personnel concerned. Crew was unable to demonstrate operation of the quick closing fuel valve for emergency generator.
74 SOLAS (20) CH XI-1/4.1
74 SOLAS (20) CH IX REG 3.1
ISM CODE PART A REG 6.5
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 23 August 2023
Resolution: Rectified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 April 2023
Resolved
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. The EDG is displaying an active “fuel leak in pipe” alarm during operation.
74 SOLAS (20) CH 1 /11(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 August 2023
Resolution: Rectified.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear alarm
Issued 25 April 2023
Resolved
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. While conducting a steering test utilizing steering pump number 02, the hydraulic blockade alarm is displayed on alarm panel.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11(a)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 August 2023
Resolution: Rectified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 25 April 2023
Resolved
...Each hose shall be provided with a nozzle and the necessary couplings. Hoses specified in this chapter as “fire hoses” shall, together with any necessary fittings and tools, be kept ready for use in conspicuous positions near the water service hydrants or connections. Fire hose in the Engine Room was missing its nozzle.
74 SOLAS (97) CH II-2/4.7.1
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 May 2023
Resolved 29 May 2023
Resolution: Rectified.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 10 November 2022
Resolved
Unless expressly provided otherwise, every ship shall be provided with a main steering gear and an auxiliary steering gear to the satisfaction of the Administration. PSCO observed Number 1 steering pump inoperable due to repairs being made to rectify
deficiencies issued by administration. Rectify to the satisfaction of class and CG.
97 SOLAS II-1/29.1
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 12 November 2022
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from LR stating the deficiency was rectified. Steering gear actuator seals were replaced. No further leakage identified on steering gear. Both steering gear systems tested satisfactorily from local and remote.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency Escape Breathing Device and disposition
Issued 10 November 2022
Resolved
Fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs, means of escape systems and appliances. PSCO observed several EEBDs throughout the vessel not ready for immediate use. Rectify to the satisfaction of class and CG.
17 SOLAS II-2/14.2.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 November 2022
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from LR stating the deficiency was rectified. Vessel verified all EEBDs were located per the Fire and Safety Plan. All EEBDs verified to be ready for immediate use per manufacturer instructions.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 10 November 2022
Resolved
In all ships general arrangement plans shall be permanently exhibited for the guidance of the ship's officers, showing clearly the fire extinguishing appliances. PSCO observed 2 fire hoses missing nozzles and one nozzle inoperable. Provide proper operating nozzles in accordance with the fire control plan. Rectify to the satisfaction of class and CG.
97 SOLAS II-2/20.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 November 2022
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from LR stating the deficiency was rectified. Vessel received and installed 02 fire hoses and 01 nozzle. Both hoses and nozzle tested.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 10 November 2022
Resolved
satisfactory means in the form of guardrails shall be provided for the protection of the crew. PSCO observed broken stanchion on gangeway and broken railing on deck. Rectify to the satisfaction of class and CG.
ILL reg 29
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 November 2022
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from LR stating the deficiency was rectified. Crew welded repairs to stanchion on port gangway and deck railing.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 148 - Ballast Water › Ballast water logs/records
Issued 10 November 2022
Resolved
The master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of a vessel bound for a port or place in the United States must ensure the maintenance of records that include the information required to be reported by 151.2060 of this subpart. PSCO observed the crew was not logging the code "3.2" for treatment of ballast water in the ballast water record book.
33 CFR 151.2070(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 November 2022
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from LR stating the deficiency was rectified. Training conducted with crew on ballast water record book keeping.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP)
Issued 10 November 2022
Resolved
An IOPP shall be issued or endorsed as appropriate either by the administration or by any persons or organization duly authorized by it. PSCO observed log entries in record book part 1 recording the evaporation of oil residues under code C l2.4. IOPP supplement is not endorsed under 3.2.3 for other means of disposal of oil residues. (Evaporation) Rectify to the satisfaction of class and CG.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 November 2022
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from LR stating the deficiency was rectified. Vessel issued new IOPP Supplement to include evaporation as a means of disposal of oil residues.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 15 March 2022
Resolved
Before a ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all lifesaving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. PSCO observed rescue boat impeller currently not providing sufficient cooling to the outboard motor.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 15 March 2022
Resolved 16 March 2022
Resolution: Recieved report from Class stating deficinecy rectified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 15 March 2022
Resolved
Fire extinguishing appliances shall be kept in good order and be available for immediate use at all times. PSCO Observed wastage on C Deck fire main.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 16 March 2022
Resolution: Recieved report from Class stating deficinecy rectified.
Deck/Cargo › Ballast › Valves
Issued 8 September 2016
Resolved
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. Port side ballast valve was corroded and leaking.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 3 March 2022
Resolution: Sector Delaware Bay receieved Class report from 11SEP2016 attesting to all satisfactory repairs from defs identified during 8SEP2011 Sector San [name withheld] Exam.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 8 September 2016
Resolved
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. Several pipes from purifiers were patched and leaking small quantities of oil.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 3 March 2022
Resolution: Sector Delaware Bay receieved Class report from 11SEP2016 attesting to all satisfactory repairs from defs identified during 8SEP2011 Sector San [name withheld] Exam.
Engineering › Steam Boiler (auxiliary/waste heat) › Piping
Issued 8 September 2016
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea. Port aft boiler drain line corroded and leaking.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 3 March 2022
Resolution: Sector Delaware Bay receieved Class report from 11SEP2016 attesting to all satisfactory repairs from defs identified during 8SEP2011 Sector San [name withheld] Exam.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Incinerator, Shipboard
Issued 8 September 2016
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea. Incinerator refractory worn and wasted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 3 March 2022
Resolution: Sector Delaware Bay receieved Class report from 11SEP2016 attesting to all satisfactory repairs from defs identified during 8SEP2011 Sector San [name withheld] Exam.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion-electric) › Receptacle
Issued 8 September 2016
Resolved
Precautions shall be taken to prevent any oil that may escape under pressure from any pump, filter or heater from coming into contact with heated surfaces. Piping and lagging was covered in oil throughout the engine room, especially below generator sets.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 3 March 2022
Resolution: Sector Delaware Bay receieved Class report from 11SEP2016 attesting to all satisfactory repairs from defs identified during 8SEP2011 Sector San [name withheld] Exam.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion-electric) › Receptacle
Issued 8 September 2016
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea. Raw water cooling valve on #2 generator is corroded and leaking.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 3 March 2022
Resolution: Sector Delaware Bay receieved Class report from 11SEP2016 attesting to all satisfactory repairs from defs identified during 8SEP2011 Sector San [name withheld] Exam.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Weak Link
Issued 8 September 2016
Resolved
Each liferaft or group of liferafts shall be stowed with a float free arrangement complying with the requirements of paragraph 4.16 of the code so that each floats free. Both port and starboard float free liferafts were rigged to prevent their ability to float free.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 September 2016
Resolved 8 September 2016
Resolution: Chief Mate properly rigged all liferafts for float free deployment.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Stowage
Issued 8 September 2016
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea. Starboard life ring support on the 02 deck is fractured and incapable of properly securing the life ring.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 3 March 2022
Resolution: Sector Delaware Bay receieved Class report from 11SEP2016 attesting to all satisfactory repairs from defs identified during 8SEP2011 Sector San [name withheld] Exam.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 8 September 2016
Resolved
After any survey of the ship under Article 14 has been completed, no change shall be made in the structure, equipment, arrangements, material or scantlings covered by the survey without the sanction of the Administration. The stairs leading to the freefall lifeboat stern launch is wasted where it connects to the deck.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 3 March 2022
Resolution: Sector Delaware Bay receieved Class report from 11SEP2016 attesting to all satisfactory repairs from defs identified during 8SEP2011 Sector San [name withheld] Exam.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › End Bulkhead
Issued 8 September 2016
Resolved
After any survey of the ship under Article 14 has been completed, no change shall be made in the structure, equipment, arrangements, material or scantlings covered by the survey without the sanction of the Administration. External catwalk deck leading up to smoke stack is wasted in several spots with 02 one inch holes.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 3 March 2022
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 8 September 2016
Resolved
The electrical power available shall be sufficient to supply all those services that are essential to safety in an emergency. Vessel has 06 inoperable emergency lights throughout the exterior of the vessel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 29 September 2016