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Escape doors from public spaces that are normally latched shall be fitted with a means of quick release. Such means shall consist of a door-latching mechanism incorporating a device that releases the latch upon the application of a force in the direction of escape flow. PSCO's observed 02 doors witted with latches in the Reef Room (Deck 16, MVZ 7) that were initially found to be unable to open. 74 SOLAS 20 II-2/13.3.2.6.2 17bc

Where the contents and use of a space are such that there is a doubt as to its classification for the purpose of this regulation, or where it is possible to assign two or more classifications to a space, it shall be treated as a space within the relevant category having the most stringent boundary requirements. Combustible materials were found stored in a A/C Station 12.3 (Deck 12, MVZ 3), Air Handling Unit Space (Deck 16, MVZ 6), A/C Station (Deck 19, MVZ 7), and an electrical Locker (Deck 16, MVZ 4). 74 SOLAS 20 II-2/9.2.2.3.2.2 17c

Fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads, galley boundaries and stairway enclosures, the approximate time of closure for hinged fire doors shall be no more than 40 s and no less than 10 s from the beginning of their movement. Fire screen doors FSD 3.IV.09 and FSD 17.VII.03 closed faster than 10 seconds. 72 SOLAS 20 II-2/9.4.1.1.5.2 17 bc

Except for hatches between cargo, special category, store, and baggage spaces, and between such spaces and the weather decks, openings shall be provided with permanently attached means of closing which shall be at least as affective for resisting fires as the divisions in which they are fitted. Fire screen door FSD 14.VI.05 did not close and latch properly. 74 SOLAS II-2/9.4.1.1.1 17 bc

Except for hatches between cargo, special category, store, and baggage spaces, and such spaces and the weather decks, openings shall be provide with permanently attached means of closing which shall be at least as effective for resisting fires as the divisions in which they are fitted. PSCO's observed door 7.3.12 on Deck 7, Zone 3, on STBD side unable to latch in closed position. 74 SOLAS (20) II-1/9.4.1.1.1

Fire doors in MVZ bulkheads, galley boundaries and staiway enclosures, except those for emergency escape trunks, shall be capable of remote release from the continously manned central control station, either simultaneously or in groups, and shall be capable of release also individually from a position at both sides of the door. Release switches shall have on-off functions to prevent automatic resetting of the system. PSCO found that the sliding FSD 18.VII.01 would not close.

The construction of doors and door frames in 'A" class divisions, with the means of securing them when closed, shall provide resistance to fire as well as to the passage of smoke and flame equivalent to that of the bulkheads in which the doors are situated. PSCO observed main galley sliding metal fire screen door on deck 6 to be inoperable. Crew originally marked the door as out of commission, however the door was found open and unable to be closed. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/9.4.1.1.2 16bc

Doors and door frames in "B" class divisions and means of securing them shall provide a method of closure which shall have resistance to fire equivalent to that of the divisions. PSCO observed FSD 14.03.15 and other "B" class doors in the adjacent vicinity to have door handle screws removed allowing an opening through the door. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/9.4.1.2.1 16bc

Muster and embarkation stations shall be adequately illuminated by lighting supplied from the emergency source of electrical power required by regulation II- I/42 or II-1/43. PSCO observed embarkation lighting at the port side aft MES station and lifeboat number 14 to be extinguished. 74 SOLAS (20) III/11.4 16bc

The means of escape, including stairways and exits, shall be marked by lighting or photoluminescent strip indicators placed not more than 300 mm above the deck at all points of the escape route, including angles and intersections. The marking must enable passengers to identify the routes of escape and readily identify the escape exits. Additionally, escape route signs and fire equipment location markings shall be of photoluminescent material or marked by lighting. PSCO observed photoluminescent material to be damaged or missing in the vicinity of fire hydrant cabinet 51 on deck 4. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/13.3.2.5.1 16bc

In addition to complying with the specific provisions for fire integrity of bulkheads and decks of passenger ships, the minimum fire integrity of all bulkheads and decks shall be as prescribed in tables 9.1 and 9.2. PSCO observed several areas of damaged bulkhead insulation in the Deck 16 Hotel storage space. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/9.2.2.3.1 16bc

The construction of doors and door frames in 'A" class divisions, with the means of securing them when closed, shall provide resistance to fire as well as to the passage of smoke and flame equivalent to that of the bulkheads in which the doors are situated. PSCO observed the first leaf of double leaf FSD 16.111.04 not closing completely which prevented the second leaf from properly closing. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/9.4.1.1.2 16bc

The following functional requirements shall be met escape routes shall be maintained in a safe condition, clear of obstacles. PSCO observed port side emergency escape route from the bridge to open deck being used for storage. The space is marked specifically no storage. Crew removed obstructions. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/13.1.2 10c

Escape doors from public spaces that are normally latched shall be fitted with a means of quick release, and shall not be equipped with any locking device, set screw or other arrangement that prevents the release of the latch when pressure is applied to the releasing device. Escape doors within the deck 16 gym and Epicurean restaurant have escape doors fitted with thumb locks eliminating its quick release capability. 74 SOLAS (2014) 13.3.2.6.2.3 16ac

Ships of all types shall be subdivided into spaces by thermal and structural divisions having regard to the fire risk of the space. There are holes in the deck of the deck 16 gym forward that penetrate the deck. 74 SOLAS (2014) 9.2.1 16ac

BILGE WELLS IN PERIODICALLY UNATTENDED MACHINERY SPACES SHALL BE LOCATED AND MONITORED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE ACCUMULATION OF LIQUIDS IS DETECTED AT NORMAL ANGLES OF TRIM AND HEEL. PORT AND STARBOARD AFT BILGE ALARMS IN BOW THRUSTER ROOM ARE NOT FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED.

Where the contents and use of a space are such that there is a doubt to its classificaiton, it shal lbe treated as a space within the relevant category having the most stringent boudary requirements. Perfume store is categorized as a category 8, but hold flammable liquids beyond daily use and meets the requirements to be designated as a category 14. -74 SOLAS (2009) II-2/9.2.2.3.2.2 -16a

Marking must enable passsengers to identify routes of escape and readily identify escpae exits. Passenger bar/casino on deck 6 port side does not readily show means of escape out of space. -74 SOLAS (2009) II-2/13.3.2.5 -16a

Embarkation stations shall be adequately illuminated. 9 lights on the port side embarkation stations were not lit. -74 SOLAS (2009) III/11.4 -16a

Electrically heated ovens shall be provided with a timer. PSCO observed neither of the ship's sauna electric ovens are provided with a timer. -74 SOLAS (2009) II-2/9.2.2.3.4.6 -16a