USNS MATTHEW PERRY

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. Internal Combustion Engines having a rated power of 100 kW (135 hp) and over intended for propulsion and for auxiliary services essential for propulsion, maneuvering and safety (see 4-1-1/1.3) of the vessel are to be designed, constructed, tested, certified, and installed in accordance with the requirements of this section. Vessel reported they experienced a temporary loss of propulsion while conducting sea trials on 26AUG25. 74 SOLAS (04 cons.) II-1/Reg. 26.1 ABS Rules Part 4-2-1/1.1

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 aspects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Received notification that during routine maintenance and placing the lower sea chest in service, the spool piece after the 30-inch sea valve suffered a structural failure resulting in a large hole. Make permanent repairs and prove proper operation to the satisfaction of the attending RO.

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 aspects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Received notification that while conducting ballast operation, the vessel suffered a leak and found a small hole to the salt water ballast piping on the discharge header side of #2 de-watering ballast pump. Make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the attending RO.

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. Hospital space call alarm stations were not operational at the time of the inspection.

The fire safety objectives of this chapter are to: contain, control and suppress fire and explosion in the compartment of origin. Scullery roller door was missing, leaving a gap in the spaces fire boundary.

The fire safety objectives of this chapter are to: contain, control and suppress fire and explosion in the compartment of origin. Main galley serving line roller door does not properly close leaving a gap in the spaces fire boundary.

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 onboard. Chill room escape lever is broken.

The main electric lighting system which shall provide illumination throughout parts of the ship normally accessible to and used by the crew. The lighting on the emergency switchboard is not operable.

Each electric engine order telegraph system must have an alarm which— (1)Automatically sounds and visually signals a loss of power to the system; (2)Is on the navigating bridge; and (3)Has a means to reduce the audible signal from 100 percent to not less than 50 percent.

Every ship shall be provided with a main steering gear and an auxiliary steering gear to the satisfaction of the Administration. Vessel lost steering with the primary #2 steering motor unit, vessel crew troubleshot to a bad solenoid control relay. Make repairs as required to the satisfaction of ABS.

20" Type IV Life ring in each rescue boat was in severe disrepair, due to sun and weather damage, and in need of replacement.

Electrical panel covers for Engineering HAZMAT CONEX Box have corroded hinges and latches causing a hazard. Panels currently held in place with line, but not completely secure and can fall if touched. Problem has been identified, but not followed up for corrections

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Provide original licenses, STCW, Merchant Mariners Documents and TWIC documentation for minimum manning.

Conduct fire and boat drills to satisfaction of attending marine inspector.

Complete ISM / SMS audit to finalize ACP enrollment.

Provide LRIT conformance test report prior to departing from [name withheld].