MSC MICHIGAN VII

Means ahll be provided so that main propulsion can be restored in the event an essential auxiliary becomes inoperative. PSCO observed that ship's #2 air compressor had a defective sealing gasket was leaking excessively. SOLAS (2020 Cons) II-1/26.3.9.

Machinery, associated piping systems and fitting shall be adequate for intended purpose. Following extensive repairs to the ship's main disel engine (MDE), the technicians's service report (MAN PrimeServ Canada report of 12 July 2024) provided 13 recommendations to improve the safe and efficient operation of the MDE. These recommendations are to be addressed or resolved to the satisfactor of the Administration or classification society. SOLAS (2020 Cons) II-1/26.1

The safety management system should provide for safe practices in ship operation and a safe working environment. During a more detailed inspection following a marine casualty, objective evidence indicated that the crew is not analyzing non-conformities, accidents and hazardous occurrences (ISM Code 9); did not adequately maintain the ship and equipment (ISM Code 10); and failed to produce various documentation related to the maintenance of critical equipment (ISM 11). The crew stated that MDE was unreliable at maneuvering speeds following the ship's dry docking in Nov 2023. No objective evidence was provided that that MDE unreliability was investigated and analyzed by the Company. Also, no documentation was provided related to MDE maintenance activities at the shipyard, despite the installation of Engine Power Limiter. Further, the shipboard engineering alarm printer was jammed, with the printer printing over itself on the same line of paper since Feb. PSCO also observed multiple leaking fuel valves, inoperable fuel/lube oil purifiers, and a leaking fuel tank w/pooled fuel oil. A SMS audit is required to be carried out before the ship may be released from detention. 74 SOLAS (2020 cons.) IX/3.1 ISM Code 1.2.2.1 30ac

The speed and direction of thrust shall be fully controllable from the navigation bridge under all sailing conditions, including maneuvering. Main Diesel Engine governor was found to be faulty resulting in a loss of throttle control and uncontrolled acceleration of the ship through Charleston Harbor. **PSC Exam is suspended in accordance with the Procedures for Port State Control Ch. 3.6. The Administration is required to verify compliance with all applicable conventions and regulations.** 74 SOLAS (2004 cons.) II-1/31.2 30ac

MEANS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO CONTROL LEAKS OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. PSCO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OIL ACCUMULATION ON MAIN DIESEL GENERATORS #3 AND #4. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/4.1.3 - 16ac

THE FIXED FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM SHALL INITIATE AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARMS...TOENSURE THAT THE ALARMS ARE HEARD AND OBSERVED ON THE NAVIGATION BRIDGE AND BY A RESPONSIBLE ENGINEERING OFFICER. SMOKE DETECTOR IN ENGIVE CONTROL ROOM DID NOT PRODUCE AN AUDIBLE ALARM. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/4.2 - 10c

ANY MAIN AND AUXILIARY STEERING GEAR, IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY TO THE CONTROL SYSTEM, AN AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARM SHALL BE GIVEN ON THE NAVIGATION BRIDGE. LOSS OF POWER ALARM WAS NOT GIVEN ON THE BRIDGE. 74 SOLAS (20) II-1/29.8.4 - 10c

HYDRAULIC POWER-OPERATED STEERING GEAR SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A LOW-LEVEL ALARM FOR EACH HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR. AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARMS SHALL BE PROVIDED ON THE NAV. BRIDGE AND IN THE MACHINERY SPACE. ALARMS WERE NOT GIVEN FOR #1 STEERING GEAR RESEVOIR WITHIN THE MACHINERY SPACE. 74 SOLAS (20) II-1/29.12.2 - 16ac

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS SHALL BE SUCH THAT THE SAFETY OF CREW AND SHIP FROM ELECTRICAL HAZARDS WILL BE ENSURED. UNAPPROVED INSTALLATION OF A 440 VOLT RECEPTACLE FOR AN SCBA COMPRESSOR WAS INSTALLED TO THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR. 74 SOLAS (20) II-1/40.3 - 10c See photos in DOCUMENTS.

AFTER ANY SURVEY OF THE SHIP HAS BEEN CONDUCTED NO CHANGE SHALL BE MADE ON THE STRUCTURE ARRANGEMENTS, MACHINARY,EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER ITEMS COVERED BY SURVEY. WITHOUT THE SUCTION PIPE ON THE CONDENSER LOCATED ON THE FRESH WATER GENERATOR IS FITTED WITH A C CLAMP AND COVERED WITH SYNTHOGLASS. 74SOLAS(2014 CONS) 1/11