Records from 2018 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 8 February 2023.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Transfer Hose
Issued 9 June 2018
Resolved
9900-Safety in General - Each transfer pipe system on board a vessel is to be tested under static liquid pressure at least 1.5 times the mawp. PSCO observed record showing on 28May2018 vessel tested bunker lines with air only. Vessel must conduct hydrostatic testing of bunker lines prior to next bunk operations in U.S. Port. 33 CFR 156.170 c
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 703 - Prior to bunkering operations
Resolved 15 June 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided documentation attesting to hydrostatic testing of bunkering lines on 15Jun18.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Oil Mixtures
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
04- 1420- IN A SHIP IN WHICH OIL FUEL IS USED, THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE STORAGE, DISTRIBUTION AND UTILIZATION OF THE OIL FUEL USED SHALL BE SUCH AS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE SHIP AND PERSONS ON BOARD. PSCO OBSERVED BELOW THE DECK PLATES ON THE LOWER MOST LEVEL OF THE ENGINE ROOM APPROXIMATELY 50-100 GALLONS OF HFO AND LOW SULFUR MGO IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE ROOM. IN ADDITION, 75 PERCENT OF THE PIPING BENEATH THE DECK PLATES IS COATED IN OIL. 74SOLAS(01CONS) CH. II-2 REG 15 30ABC
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: Deficiency rectified to the satisfaction of the RO and Coast Guard. Engine room and associated bilges cleaned.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
05-1040- 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. PSCO OBSERVED THAT 04 BILGE ALARMS WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED WITHIN PERMANENT BRACKETS. 74SOLAS(04CONS) CH II-1 REG 48.1 30ABC
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: Deficiency rectified to the satisfaction of the RO and Coast Guard. Bilge alarms properly installed with permanent brackets.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
06- 1440- THE ARRANGEMENT OF THE BILGE AND BALLAST PUMPING SYSTEM SHALL BE AS TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF WATER PASSING FROM THE SEA AND FROM WATER BALLAST SPACES INTO THE CARGO AND MACHINERY SPACES. PSCO OBSERVED 06 FOAM PATCHES WITH HOSE CLAMPS ON BILGE PIPING THROUGHOUT ENGINE ROOM. 74SOLAS(04CONS) CH II-1 REG 21.1.4 30ABC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: Deficiency rectified to the satisfaction of the RO and Coast Guard. Temporary patches removed from bilge piping and permanent, approved, repairs made.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Injector (fuel injection)
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
07-1410- IN A SHIP IN WHICH OIL FUEL IS USED, THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE STORAGE, DISTRIBUTION AND UTILIZATION OF THE OIL FUEL SHALL BE AS SUCH TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE SHIP AND PERSONS ON BOARD. PSCO OBSERVED DIESEL FUEL LEAKS ON THE MAIN DIESEL ENGINE FUEL INJECTORS ON CYLINDERS 2, 5, 6, 7 AND 8. 74SOLAS(01CONS) CH II-2 REG 15 30ABC
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: Deficiency rectified to the satisfaction of the RO and Coast Guard. Fuel injector leaks on # 2, 5, 6, 7, and 8 repaired and cleaned.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Purifier
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
08-1420-IN A SHIP IN WHICH OIL FUEL IS USED, THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE STORAGE, DISTRIBUTION AND UTILIZATION OF THE OIL FUEL SHALL BE AS SUCH TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE SHIP AND PERSONS ON BOARD. IN THE PURIFIER ROOM, PSCO OBSERVED THE FUEL OIL AND LUBE OIL PURIFIERS COATED IN FUEL OIL AND LUBE OIL.
74SOLAS(01CONS) CH II-2 REG 15 30ABC
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: Deficiency rectified to the satisfaction of the RO and Coast Guard. Excessive fuel oil and lube oil removed from purifier room.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Pump
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
09-1499-IN A SHIP IN WHICH OIL FUEL IS USED, THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE STORAGE, DISTRIBUTION AND UTILIZATION OF THE OIL FUEL SHALL BE AS SUCH TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE SHIP AND PERSONS ON BOARD. PSCO OBSERVED THE #1 AND #2 FUEL OIL BOOSTER PUMPS LEAKING AND OUTFITTED WITH A CATCH PAN UNDERNEATH HOLDING APROXIMATELY 1-2 GALLONS OF OIL. 74SOLAS(01CONS) CH II-2 REG 15 30ABC
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: Deficiency rectified to the satisfaction of the RO and Coast Guard. Repairs made to #1 and #1 fuel oil booster pumps to prevent leaking of oil.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Hydrostatic Release Unit
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
10-0620- EACH LIFE RAFT OR GROUP OF LIFERAFTS SHALL BE STOWED WITH FLOAT-FREE ARRANGEMENT COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PARAGRAPHS 4.1.6 OF THE CODE SO THAT EACH FLOATS FREE AND, IF INFLATABLE, INFLATES AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE SHIP SINKS. PSCO OBSERVED 03 HYDROSTATIC RELEASES INSTALLED ON LIFERAFTS UPSIDE DOWN. 74SOLAS(14CONS) CH III REG 13.4.2 30C 10C DEFICIENCY RECTIFIED.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 27 April 2018
Resolution: CREW PROPERLY INSTALLED LIFERAFT HYDROSTATIC RELEASE UNIT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
11-1410-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 AND SHALL BE SO INSTALLED AND PROTECTED AS TO REDUCE TO A MINIMUM ANY DANGER TO PERSONS ON BOARD, DUE TO REGARD BEING PAID TO MOVING PARTS, HOT SURFACES, AND OTHER HAZARDS. THE DESIGN SHALL HAVE REGARD TO MATERIALS USED IN CONSTRUCTION, THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE EQUIPMENT IS INTENDED. PSCO OBSERVED A PATCH MADE TO THE MAIN ENGINE COOLING SEAWATER VALVE AND PIPING. 74SOLAS(04CONS) CH II-1 REG 26.1 30ABC
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: Deficiency rectified to the satisfaction of the RO and Coast Guard. Patch removed from main engine cooling seawater valve and piping, permanent, approved, repair made.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Pump
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
12- 1410- 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 AND SHALL BE SO INSTALLED AND PROTECTED AS TO REDUCE TO A MINIMUM ANY DANGER TO PERSONS ON BOARD, DUE TO REGARD BEING PAID TO MOVING PARTS, HOT SURFACES, AND OTHER HAZARDS. THE DESIGN SHALL HAVE REGARD TO MATERIALS USED IN CONSTRUCTION, THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE EQUIPMENT IS INTENDED. PSCO FOUND MAIN ENGINE COOLING SEAWATER PUMP LEAKING FROM SHAFT SEAL INTO BILGE APPROXIMATELY ONE TO TWO GALLONS PER MINUTE. 74SOLAS(04CONS) CH II-1 REG 26.1
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: Deficiency rectified to the satisfaction of the RO and Coast Guard. Source of leak on main engine cooling seawater pump identified and repaired.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
13-1499- CABLES AND WIRING SHALL BE INSTALLED AND SUPPORTED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO AVOID CHAFING AND OTHER DAMAGE. PSCO OBSERVED MAIN DIESEL ENGINE LUBE OIL TANK (15A) QUICK CLOSING VALVE WITH EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRING. 74SOLAS(04CONS) CH II-1 REG 45.5.5 30ABC
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: Deficiency rectified to the satisfaction of the RO and Coast Guard. Exposed electrical wiring on quick closing valve repaired.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Purifier
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
14-1499-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 AND SHALL BE SO INSTALLED AND PROTECTED AS TO REDUCE TO A MINIMUM ANY DANGER TO PERSONS ON BOARD, DUE TO REGARD BEING PAID TO MOVING PARTS, HOT SURFACES, AND OTHER HAZARDS. THE DESIGN SHALL HAVE REGARD TO MATERIALS USED IN CONSTRUCTION, THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE EQUIPMENT IS INTENDED. PSCO OBSERVED THE OIL PURIFIER SEPARATOR SLUDGE TANK SUCTION LINE WAS BYPASSED WITH A RUBBER HOSE. THE CREW STATED THEY NEEDED THE BYPASS BECAUSE THE FIXED PIPING WAS CLOGGED. 74SOLAS(04CONS) CH II-1 REG 26.1 30ABC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: Deficiency rectified to the satisfaction of the RO and Coast Guard. Rubber hose removed and fixed piping was bypassed to remove clog.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
15-0940-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 AND SHALL BE SO INSTALLED AND PROTECTED AS TO REDUCE TO A MINIMUM ANY DANGER TO PERSONS ON BOARD, DUE TO A REGARD BEING PAID TO MOVING PARTS, HOT SURFACES AND OTHER HAZARDS. THE DESIGN SHALL HAVE REGARD TO MATERIALS USED IN CONSTRUCTION, THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE EQUIPMENT IS INTENDED. PSCO OBSERVED GENERATOR SLUDGE PIPING THAT HAD BEEN MODIFIED FROM ORIGINAL DESIGN WITHOUT CLASS SOCIETY APPROVAL.
74SOLAS(04CONS) CH II-1 REG 26.1 17ABC
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 May 2018
Resolved 9 June 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided class report of rectified deficiency. Verified approved design documents corresponding to infrastructure. Deficiency cleared.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
16-0940-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 AND SHALL BE SO INSTALLED AND PROTECTED AS TO REDUCE TO A MINIMUM ANY DANGER TO PERSONS ON BOARD, DUE TO A REGARD BEING PAID TO MOVING PARTS, HOT SURFACES AND OTHER HAZARDS. THE DESIGN SHALL HAVE REGARD TO MATERIALS USED IN CONSTRUCTION, THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE EQUIPMENT IS INTENDED. PSCO OBSERVED AN INSTALLED FLANGE ON THE NUMBER TEN TANK TOP COVER FOR DIRTY OIL TANK MODIFIED TO ACCEPT THE ATTACHMENT OF A FLEXIBLE HOSE. 74SOLAS(04CONS) CH II-1 REG 26.1 17ABC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: Deficiency rectified to the satisfaction of the RO and Coast Guard. Installed flange removed from tank top cover.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
17-0940-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 AND SHALL BE SO INSTALLED AND PROTECTED AS TO REDUCE TO A MINIMUM ANY DANGER TO PERSONS ON BOARD, DUE TO A REGARD BEING PAID TO MOVING PARTS, HOT SURFACES AND OTHER HAZARDS. THE DESIGN SHALL HAVE REGARD TO MATERIALS USED IN CONSTRUCTION, THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE EQUIPMENT IS INTENDED. PSCO OBSERVED AN INSTALLED FLANGE ON THE NUMBER SEVEN DIESEL OIL TANK WITH A FLEXIBLE HOSE FITTING ON THE END. 74SOLAS(04CONS) CH II-1 REG 26.1 17ABC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: Deficiency rectified to the satisfaction of the RO and Coast Guard. Installed flange and flexible hose removed from tank top cover.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
18-0940-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 AND SHALL BE SO INSTALLED AND PROTECTED AS TO REDUCE TO A MINIMUM ANY DANGER TO PERSONS ON BOARD, DUE TO A REGARD BEING PAID TO MOVING PARTS, HOT SURFACES AND OTHER HAZARDS. THE DESIGN SHALL HAVE REGARD TO MATERIALS USED IN CONSTRUCTION, THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE EQUIPMENT IS INTENDED. PSCO OBSERVED AN INSTALLED FLANGE WITH A SOUNDING TUBE AND TWO FLEXIBLE HOSE FITTINGS FABRICATED TO THE TANK TOP COVER FOR THE OVERFLOW TANK. 74SOLAS(04CONS) CH II-1 REG 26.1 17ABC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: Deficiency rectified to the satisfaction of the RO and Coast Guard. Installed flange with sounding tube and two flexible hose fittings removed from tank top.
Fire Fighting › Automatic Sprinkler System › Sprinklers
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
20-0725-PAINT LOCKERS AND FLAMMABLE LIQUID LOCKERS SHALL BE PROTECTED BY AN APPROPRIATE FIRE EXTINGUISHING ARRANGEMENT APPROVED BY THE ADMINISTRATION. PSCO OBSERVED PAINT STORED ABOVE THE SPRINKLER HEADS IN THE PAINT LOCKER RENDERING THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM INEFFECTIVE. 74SOLAS(01CONS) CH II-2 REG 18.7 17C 10C DEFICINCY RECTIFIED
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 April 2018
Resolution: VESSEL MOVED THE PAINT STORED ABOVE THE SPRINKLER HEADS TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION BELOW THE SPRINKLERS.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
21-0940-IN CARGO SHIPS, THE FAILURE OF SUCH MEANS OR OVERFILLING OF THE TANK SHALL NOT PERMIT RELEASE OF FUEL INTO THE SPACE. TWO SOUNDING TUBES WERE FOUND WITH TEMPORARY PATCHES INSTALLED. 74SOLAS(01CONS) CH II-2 REG 2.6.2.2 50AC
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 May 2018
Resolved 9 June 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided class report of rectified deficiency. Verified during exam. Deficiency cleared.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Mark
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
22-1220-THE RING, LINES AND LETTERS SHALL BE PAINTED IN WHITE OR YELLOW ON A DARK GROUND OR BLACK ON A LIGHT GROUND. PSCO OBSERVED THE LOAD LINE 18" (450mm) "PLIMSOL" MARK IS NOT PAINTED IN CONTRASTING COLORS. ICLL REG 8 50AC
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 May 2018
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: Deficiency rectified to the satisfaction of the RO and Coast Guard. "Plimsol" mark painted in contrasting colors.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Key Shipboard Operations Plans/Instructions
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: Audit performed.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Critical Equipment/Systems ID Procedures
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
01-2515- OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE DISCOVERED DURING AN EXPANDED ISM EXAM REVEALED THE FOLLOWING NONCONFORMITIES: THE VESSEL FAILED TO FULLY IMPLEMENT THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ISM CODE THROUGH THEIR SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) PROCEDURES AS EVIDENT IN THE IDENTIFIED DEFICIENCIES. RECOMMEND AN EXTERNAL AUDIT. 74SOLAS(14CONS) CH IX/REG 3.1 ISM CODE PART A
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: External audit conducted. Decificency rectified to the satisfaction of the RO and Coast Guard.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Critical Equipment/Systems ID Procedures
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: Rectified to the satisfaction of RO and Coast Guard. Company established procedures to ensure the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Critical Equipment/Systems ID Procedures
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 2 May 2018
Resolution: Rectified deficiency to the satisfaction of the RO and Coast Guard. Company established procedures to ensure that the ship is maintain in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations.