USNS WALLY SCHIRRA

Whenever an accident occurs to a ship or a defect is discovered, either of which affects the safety of the ship or the efficiency or completeness of its life saving appliances or other equipment, the master or owner of the ship shall report that the earliest opportunity to the Administration, the nominated surveyor or recognized organization responsibility for issuing the relevant certificate, who shall cause investigations to be initiated to determine wither a survey, as required by regulation 7,8,9 or 10 is necessary. The vessel has experienced repeated a UPS alarms associated with the harmonic filters under normal operating circumstances, this most recent situation resulted in a loss of propulsion at the most inopportune time while leaving a channel in the vicinity of a bridge. The failure to previously report the known defect as required and identify the root cause of the alarm created a dangerous situation. Provide full root cause analysis and work with the RO to test and verify the reliability of the propulsion systems associated this marine casualty during a in person attendance.SOLAS 1-11 (c)

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. USCG FEACT received report of a damaged S-hook that is utilized for securing the No.4 lifeboat in the cradle. In order to rectify this lifesaving deficiency please provide a copy technicians report from the OEM to the RO. RO please create a condition of class for this item for tracking until it has been satisfied and provide the condition finding number to USCG FEACT. SOLAS III/20.2

The conditions 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 aspects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or the persons onboard. The LT fresh water and saltwater pumps were unable to automatically transfer operation to the standby pump when the online pump was secured. 74 SOLAS (09) I/Reg 11

Oil filtering equipment shall be such as will ensure that any oily mixture discharged into the sea after passing through the system has an oil content not exceeding 15PPM. Crew was unable to prove proper operation of the OWS during the time of the inspection. MARPOL Annex I

The conditions 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 aspects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or the persons onboard. The general alarm beacon, local phone beacon, and sound powered phone beacon in the auxiliary cargo pump room are all inoperable when activated. 74 SOLAS (09) I/Reg 11

All electrical panels shall be constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. Electrical panel P420B and P420C cover latch are broken and unable to be lock close. 74 SOLAS (09) II-1 Reg 45.1.3

This regulation is to control the spread of smoke in order to minimize the hazards from smoke. For this purpose, means of controlling smoke in machinery spaces shall be provided. Found missing fire stop in cable pass through bulkheads in Electrical Sub Station LC5 01-39.5-1, Station No.2 Motor Control Room, and Electrical Equipment Room 1-24-2. 74 SOLAS (09) II-2 Reg 8.1

The conditions 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 aspects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or the persons onboard. The natural ventilation's cover is missing its gasket 01-49-2. 74 SOLAS (09) I/Reg 11

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained and no change shall be made in the structural arrangements, machinery, equipment, and any other items covered by the survey, without the sanction of the Administration. The eye wash station located in the carpentry shop is inoperable. 74 SOLAS (09) I/Reg 11

Lifebuoys and life jackets must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel. Found 06 life jackets not marked and lifebuoy FR# 26 markings are faded. 46 CFR 199.70

The conditions 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 aspects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or the persons onboard. The #4 life boat's door hinge is missing a cotter pin. 74 SOLAS (09) I/Reg 11

A firefighter’s outfit shall consist of axe with a handle provided with high-voltage insulation. All firefighter’s outfits are not outfitted with and axe as required. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2 Reg 10.1.1 FSS Code 3.2.1.1.5

Every company should develop, implement and maintain a safety management system which includes the following functional requirements ... 1. As per MSC policy 7.1-007-ALL the SW cooling system piping leak/condition was considered a “class 4 casrep,” which means the ship was required to remain in port/return to port immediately for repairs. The vessel remained on UNREPing schedule for mission completion over numerous days even with conflicting recommendations to management from the Chief Engineer and Chief Mate. 2. The vessel has missed several maintenance periods over the last four years, which may be leading to the substandard condition of the vessel, including extensive soft patches on vital piping systems, as identified upon walk-through inspection of engineering spaces. 3. An oiler on board the vessel made two suicide attempts while the vessel was underway. It appears management and/or the medical officer (MSO) failed to follow company policy (SMS and med manual) with handling this member. 4. MSC has a “Gangway Up” policy that has been in place since COVID started that is impacting the crew’s ability to leave the ship. There appears to be manning discrepancy associated with what MSC requires for the vessel operations (potentially 70% manning below MSC requirements). Request review of operational manning requirements compared to company policy. 5. The food stores on board the vessel were found to have numerous items expired (months to years). Crew reported there is an "Army Vet" that evaluates the expired food and then extends the expiration dates. Documentation on policy and procedures could not be brought forward. Request review applicable SMS procedures related to acceptance, handling, and disposal of food. Due to these issues and concerns for the crew's safety, External SMC Audit to be conducted by the RO (ABS) prior to ship's release from Flag State detention. The scope of the audit shall include, but not limited to, the above referenced SMS policies and procedures and focus on crew’s safety, vessel management, and potential fleet-wide impacts. Cites: 4 SOLAS (20) IX/5 ISM (2018) Part A/1.4 MSC-USCG MOA 2021 - Annex II/3 (MSC-ACP)

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. After USCG deficiencies were issued to the vessel, the company did not maintain deficiency due dates. In addition, the due dates for ABS issued survey finding(s) were not maintained after multiple notices to the vessel/company. This resulted in ABS suspending vessel from class. SOLAS (2009 Cons) XI-1/5 ISM Code Part A 10.1

Two aft doors in the Incinerator room self-closing swing arms were wasted unable to self-close. “Doors fitted in boundary bulkheads of machinery spaces of category A shall be reasonably gastight and self-closing.” Replace or repair self-closing swing arms so doors self-close. SOLAS (09) II-1/9.4.2.1

Forward door in the incinerator room has door handle that is inoperable from inside the incinerator space. “Escape routes shall be maintained in a safe condition”. Replace or make door handle operable in the incinerator room. SOLAS (09) II-1/13.1.2

Smoke Detector in the passageway to aft steering was covered in tape and unable to detect smoke. “Fire patrols shall provide an effective means of detecting and locating fires and alerting the navigation bridge and fire teams.” Make smoke detector operable. SOLAS 09 II-2/17.1.3

Insulation on #3 Main Diesel Generator was missing lagging on the exhaust. “Surfaces with temperatures above 220°C which may be impinged as a result of a fuel system failure shall be properly insulated.” Properly insulate exhaust on #3 Main Diesel Generator. SOLAS 09 II-2/4.2.2.6

Soft patch was found on waste drain pipe in the engineers special tool room. “The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations.” Make permanent repairs on piping. SOLAS 09 I/11

Cable Run in Aft Steering Compartment had a cable from the overhead to the Main Steering gear that was secured by plastic zip ties. “Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of passengers, crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured.” Cable retention devices (metallic band strapping) should be installed not less than every 610 mm (24 inches) on vertical runs in accordance with IEEE 45 – Recommended Practice for Electrical Installations on Shipboard. Secure cable run with metal band stripping every 24 inches or provide evidence of approved material for securing vertical cable run. SOLAS 09 II-1/40.1.3

Fire doors in the stair tower did not automatically close. “Stairways and lift trunks which penetrate more than a single deck shall be surrounded by at least "A-"0" class divisions and be protected by self-closing doors at all levels.” Adjust fire doors so they are self-closing. SOLAS (09) II-1/9.2.3.4.1

The emergency light installation was detached from the bulkhead above the port lifeboat operating procedure placard. "Emergency lighting for mustering and abandonment shall be tested at each abandon ship drill." Make emergency light operable.

ABS Steel Rules 4/4/1.17 - The No.2 ships service air pressure vessel is rated at 450 psi MAWP. The relief valve is to be set at not more than the MAWP. The installed relief valve is set at 479 PSI. replace the relief valve with one rated for its intended service.

Missing EPA approved NOx technical files . Provide NOx technical files for each generator.

The supplement to the IOPP certificate dated 30SEP2014 list 5 sludge collection tanks. The volume of the tanks do not match ship records. The waste oil tank is connected directly to the oily water bilge tank. Prove compliance with MARPOL I.

ZERO LENGTH OR BEAM: no dimension information (AIS Antenna Position ABCD values equals 0)

During testing of #1 L/B launching, the gripes failed to release properly, after proper release, the hold back failed to swivel and caused damage to the davit support.

MCT penetrations found with loose fitting comms cables as well as mixed methods of sealing material.