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Each fire drill shall include: checking of relevant communication equipment. PSCO observed unsatisfactory means of communication during 02 fire drills. The crew was unable to communicate via radios. Fire team was on a different radio channel than the fire party.

All access openings in bulkheads at ends of enclosed superstructures shall be fitted with the doors of steel or other equivalent materials, permenantly and strongly attached to the bulkhead, in frame, stiffened and fitted so that the whole structure is of equivalent strength to the unpiereced bulkhead and weathertighet when closed. PSCO obseved degredation of knife edge and gasket on door on bow two bowsains stores, sacrificing integrity.

Cargo ships shall carry not less than the number of life buoys complying with requirements of regulation 7.1 and section 2.1 of the code prescribed in the following table: 150M > 200M requires 12 life buoys.All life saving appliances in the part shall: be international or vivid reddish orange. PSCO obeserved 04 life buoys covered in cargo residue, making them grey, and reducing visibility.

The firefighters outfits or sets of personal equipment shall be kept ready for use in an easily accessible location that is permanently and clearly marked. PSCO oberved #2 firefighters outfit's SCBA bottle, located in the fire control room, empty and not ready for use. 74SOLAS(2020)II-2/10.10.3.1

Two spare charges shall be provided for each required breathing apparatus. Vessel is required to have 02 breathing apparatuses for a total of 06 charged SCBA bottls; PSCO observed only 05 charged SCBA bottles. 74SOLAS(2020)II-2/10.10.2.5

The company and the ship shall comply with the requirements of the International Safety Management Code. 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. The technical and/or operational nature of the deficiencies 01 and 02 provide objective evidence of a serious failure of the implementation of the ISM Code. An external audit report satisfactory to the OCMI must be submitted prior to clearance of this deficiency. 74SOLAS(2020)IX/3.1 ISM Code 10.1

SCBA Bottles - A number of spare charges, suitable for use with the apparatus provided, shall be available on board to the satisfaction of the administration. The main SCBA bottle was exhausted inadvertently during the fire drill and needs to be recharged on both fire suits. 74 SOLAS (01) II-2/17.1.2.2

Lifeboat Gripes - Maintenance, testing and inspections of life-saving appliances shall be carried out in a manner having due regard to ensuring reliability of such appliances. The Port Lifeboat Gripe Hooks did not release the gripes as designed causing damage to the lifeboat when finally released. 74 SOLAS (20) III/20.3

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. During the abandon ship drill, the Port side lifeboat was requested to be lowered to the vessel's upper deck. The gripes did not release as designed causing damage to the propeller cage, inhibiting propulsion. The part was renewed by the crew, but the effectiveness of the repairs should be verified by class. 74 SOLAS (20) III/20.2

The company should establish procedures, plans and instructions, including checklists as appropriate, for key shipboard operations concerning... protection of the environment. Oil record book entries sporadically mentioned sealing and unsealing of the OWS overboard valve. There was no clear guidance on when or why the OWS should be sealed, and when to log sealing or unsealing activities. 74 SOLAS (20) IX/3.1 - ISM Code 7

Guard rails or bulwarks shall be fitted around all exposed decks. The height of the bulwarks or guard rails shall be at least 1m from the deck, if the administration is satisfied that adequate protection is provided. Multiple areas of the vessel's guard rail near the port bow were observed with broken welds, and damaged courses. ICLL 66/88 I/25.2

The condition of 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.Two hydraulic pistons on cargo hatch covers were modified by welded brackets to prevent hydraulic fluid leakage from the piston ring. Piston rings should be replaced in kind. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11(a)

The condition of 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. Various pipe and wire run supports along the port side cargo deck were severely wasted and deteriorated beyond use. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11(a)

The condition of 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 hydraulic ram control lever to the #3 cargo hatch broke off and vise-grips were being used as a temporary replacement.

Oxygen & Acetylene Storage - Cylinders must always be secured and, when not in use, they must be stowed in a rack in an upright position, with the valve protection cap in place. The ship has an excessive number of oxygen and acetylene bottles which overflowed the permanently installed racks and were loosely tied together allowing them to fall over and not installed with valve protection caps. 46 CFR 147.60(b)(1)

Each fire drill shall include checking of fireman's outfit and other personal rescue equipment, checking of relevant communication, and checking the operation of ventilation systems in the drill area. PSCO observed incorrect donning of fireman's outfit by the two firefighters which resulted in significant skin exposure. Additionally, ventilation inside the space was not secured prior to entry. The fire drill was successfully run during the second attempt. 74 SOLAS (20) III/19.3.5.2

Details of abandon ship drills shall be recorded in such logbook as may be prescribed by the Administration. During abandon ship drill, PSCO observed that no appropriate entries were logged.

A breathing apparatus of an approved type which may be a self-contained compressed-air-operated breathing apparatus, the volume of air contained in the cylinders of which shall be capable of functioning for 30 minutes. PSCO observed that the regulator on the SCBA was constantly leaking during the fire drill, exhausting the entire bottle in 10 minutes. 74 SOLAS (01) II-2/17.1.2.2

Terminations and joints in all conductors shall be so made as to retain the original electrical, mechanical, flame-retarding and, where necessary, fire-resisting properties of the cable. PSCO observed the electrical power wire to a light fixture was spliced and connected via wire nut outside of a junction box. 74 SOLAS (01) II-2/45.5.6

No electrical equipment shall be installed in any space where flammable mixtures are liable to collect including those on board tankers or in compartments assigned principally to accumulator batteries, in paint lockers, acetylene stores or similar spaces, unless the Administration is satisfied that such equipment is appropriate to the space concerned. PSCO observed unsealed IEC fittings near high pressure fuel pumps and fuel purifiers. 74 SOLAS (01) II-1/45.10.3

Fire extinguishers shall be periodically examined and subjected to such tests as the Administration may require. PSCO observed that the fire extinguisher inside the emergency diesel generator room did not receive its monthly inspection. 74 SOLAS (01) II-2/6.5

All persons who are assigned duty as officer in charge of a watch or as a rating forming part of a watch and those whose duties involve designated safety, prevention of pollution and security duties shall be provided with a rest period of not less than a minimum 10 hours of rest in any 24 hour period and 77 hours in any 7 day period. PSCO observed that the bridge log book, record of rest hours, and shipboard working arrangement (watch schedule) were incongruent on the hours the 2nd and 3rd mate were standing watch. The log book indicates the two officers were on a port and starboard watch rotation for 7 days straight between 19 August and 26 August. Upon further questioning of the ships crew, multiple members revealed working longer hours than captured in the "record of hours of rest of seafarers".

Each survival craft shall be stowed in a state of continuous readiness so that two crew members can carry out preparations for embarkation and launching in less than 5 min. PSCO observed damaged starboard navigation light inhibiting the launching capability of the rescue boat. Additionally, operational readiness is severely limited due to puncture in fiberglass hull. 74 SOLAS (2001) III/13.1.3 17ac

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 broken banding straps, damaged cradle, and damaged shell gasket on starboard life raft. 74 SOLAS (2001) III/20.2 17ac

During preparation and launching, the survival craft, its launching appliance, and the area of water into which it is to be launched shall be adequately illuminated by lighting supplied from the emergency source of electrical power required by regulation II-1/42 or II-1/43, as appropriate. PSCO observed structural damage to emergency lighting on starboard life raft. 74 SOLAS (2001) III/16.7 17ac

Efficient guard rails or bulwarks shall be fitted to all exposed part of the freeboard and superstructure decks. The height of the bulwarks or guard rails shall be at lest 1M (39.5 inches) from the deck. PSCO observed bent, damaged, and broken hand rails on starboard main deck and rescue deck. ICLL Annex I Reg 25(2)

In addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in the present regulations, ships shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of a classification society which is recognized by the Administration in accordance with the provisions of regulation XI-1/1, or with applicable national standards of the Administration which provide an equivalent level of safety. PSCO observed damage to starboard navigation light, furthermore, structural damage to light housing prevents required arc of visibility. Vessel is authorized day time transit only. 74 SOLAS (2001) II-1/3-1 17ac

Arrangements shall be provided to enable the pilot to embark and disembark safely on eithe4r side of the ship. PSCO observed damaged pilot embarkation ladder on starboard side. 74 SOLAS (2001) V/23.3.1 17ac

Bulk carriers shall be fitted with water level detectors in each cargo hold, giving audible and visual alarms. PSCO observed visual alarm on Water Ingress Alarm on the No.4 cargo hold. 74 SOLAS (20) XII/12.1.1 17ac

All lifesaving appliances and arrangements shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Code. Food rations as described in paragraph 4.1.5.1.18 totaling no less than 10,000 KJ for each person the lifeboat is permitted to accommodate. The vessel has 38 food rations onboard when the vessel is required 25 food rations per lifeboat; totaling 50.

Every company should develop, implement and maintain a Safety Management System (SMS) which includes the following functional requirements. Instructions and procedures to ensure safe operation of ships and protection of the environment in compliance with relevant international and flag state legislation. PSCO observed that the vessel's crew routinely placed the ballast water treatment system (BWTS) in 'emergency mode' essentially bypassing the vessel's BWTS when the vessel is not in an emergency. Recommend an audit of the vessel's ballast water management plan. ISM 1.4.2

The master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of any vessel equipped with ballast water tanks that operates in the United States must follow these practices: train the master, operator, person in charge, and crew on the application of ballast water and sediment management and treatment procedures. PSCO observed numerous operations when the vessel ballast water treatment plan was placed in emergency mode, essentially bypassing the vessel's installed ballast water treatment system when the vessel's ballast water management plan does not address the use of emergency mode when the vessel is not experiencing an emergency. 33CFR151.2050

If the installed ballast water management system required by this subpart stops operating properly during a voyage the person directing the movement of the vessel must ensure that the problem is reported to the nearest COTP or District Commander as soon as practicable. PSCO observed the ballast water management system critical alarm panel recorded numerous alarms and subsequent selection of emergency mode operation for several months prior to arrival. Notification of this condition, to this COTP, was not made prior to arrival. 33CFR151.2040(b)

THE CONSTRUCTION AND MEANS FOR SECURING THE WEATHERTIGHTS OF CARGO AND OTHER HATCHWAYS IN POSITIONS 1 AND 2 SHALL BE AT LEAST EQUIVALENT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION 16.... ICLL (88 Proto) 16.1: ALL HATCHWAYS IN POSITION 1 AND 2 SHALL BE FITTED WITH HATCH COVERS OF STEEL OR OTHER EQUIVALENT MATERIAL. THE MEANS FOR SECURING AND MAINTAINING WEATHERTIGHTNESS SHALL BE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION. THE ARRANGEMENTS SHALL ENSURE THAT THE TIGHTNESS CAN BE MAINTAINED IN ANY SEA CONDITIONS..... THE VESSEL REPORTED 11,500 METRIC TONS OF DAMAGED CARGO DUE TO WATER INGESS IN CARGO HOLDS #1 AND #2.

Effecient guard rails or bulwarks shall be fitted to all exposed parts of the freeboard and superstructure decks. Found guard rail stanchion broken, port side, main deck. ILCC (66) I/25.2

The Administration shall provide the ship with an appropriate document as evidence of compliance of construction and equipment with the requirements of this regulation. The ship is issued an exemption certificate in accordance with SOLAS II-2/10.7.1.4 which authorizes it to carry all cargoes listed in MSC.1/Circ.1395.Rev.2. The ship is also issued an IMSBC Certificate in which DOES NOT authorize the ship to carry all cargoes listed on the exemption certificate.