MAERSK KOWLOON

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 received a report that the vessel lost propulsion for approximately 15 minutes while enroute to [name withheld] Terminal due to a fuel injector problem. 74SOLAS(20)I/11(a) 60ac

An administration which recognizes under regulation 1/10: a certificate of competency; shall endorse such certificate to attest to its recognition. Flag State endorsement for 2nd engineer references the mariner;s passport and not his certificate of competency issued by Ukraine. STCW 2017 Ch.1 Reg 1/2.7.1

Fire fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. PSCO observed bucket hanging underneath the sprinkler head in the paint locker. Crew stated that bucket was not removed after testing of sprinkler system on 29JUN2019. 74 SOLAS (04 CONS) II-2/14.2.1.2

code: 2550 The ship shall comply with the requirements of the ISM code. In meeting the requirements the company should ensure that appropriate corrective action is taken. The company did not ensure appropriate corrective action was taken for the damaged high pressure fuel lines between the high pressure fuel pump and fuel injectors. The issue was reported in January. Parts provided in May and not replaced. In addition, SMS scheduled maintenance for the main engine pipes, valves, and fittings checked on 27AUG18 were reported as being found in good condition and failed to identify deterioration of these high pressure fuel lines jacketed protection and fuel leaks. A full ISM audit is recommended. Cite: SOLAS 74 (14 cons.) Ch. IX 13.1 ISM Code Part A 10.2.3 action: 30AC

code: 1410 External high pressure fuel delivery lines between high fuel pressure fuel pumps and fuel injectors shall be protected with a jacketed piping system capable of containing fuel from high pressure line failure. The jacketed protection of eight of the 36 high pressure fuel lines between the high pressure fuel pumps and fuel injectors were severely damaged with fuel leaks including in way of a fuel injector where the leak was wrapped with a cloth rag. cite: Solas 74 (09 cons.) CH. II-1/4.2.2.5.2 action: 30ac

Connections within the fuel supply and spill lines shall be constructed having regard to their ability to prevent pressurized fuel oil leaks while in service. 02 fuel injectors on main engine were leaking. cite: SOLAS 74 (2009 cons.) II-2/4.2.2.5.4

Electrical installations shall be such that electrical services essential for safety will be ensured under various emergency conditions. 04 emergency lights on deck were not illuminating when powered on. Cite: SOLAS 74 (cons. 2004) II-1/40.1.2

Firedoor in main vertical zone bulkhead, galley boundaries, and stairway enclosures other than power operated watertight doors and those which are normally locked shall satisfy the following requirements; shall be self closing and capable of self closing from an angle of 3.5 opposing closure. Observed A-60 boundary self closing door in engine room tied open. When released, did not close. Cite: SOLAS 74 (2009 cons.) II-2/9.4.1.1.4.1

Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of passengers, crew, and the ship, from electrical hazards will be ensured. The light bulb pin housing was broken exposing electrical connections on 02 fixtures, additionally 04 fixtures had ground wires that had detached due to excessive rust and wear. cite: SOLAS 74 (2004 cons.) II-1/40.1.3

The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fitting shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service which they are intended. Valve on steam pipe in starboard passageway in engine room is leaking profusely due to excessive wear. Cite: SOLAS 74 (2004 cons.) II-1/26.1