Records from 2016 to 2021. Most recent: inspection, 1 June 2021.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 26 December 2017
Resolved
0750-Fire Prevention- In a ship in which oil fuel is used, the arrangements for the storage, distribution and utilization of the oil fuel shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. PSCO observed excessive fuel oil leaks on all 3 ships service generators. Multiple rags and catch pans were placed throughout the generator flat for collection. In addition, ship's crew placed fire stop along the seals of the fuel manifold on the #2 and #3 generators to prevent leakage outside of the containment. Furthermore, PSCO observed fuel oil leaking from the #3 cylinder fuel injectors and #2 cylinder fuel line to the fuel pump on the main engine. The excessive leaks noted throughout the engine room are a major fire and safety hazard.
-SOLAS 2009 cons. II-2/4.2.2
-30a
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 26 December 2017
Resolved 31 December 2017
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from NKK stating the deficiency was rectified. See Shore gaging change multiple gaskets and o-rings on all 3 A/E and M/E.
Engineering › Freshwater System (cylinder head cooling) › Fitting
Issued 26 December 2017
Resolved
0750-Fire Prevention-The machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels 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. PSCO observed jacket water leaks on all Main Engine Cylinders.
-SOLAS 09 cons. II-1/26
-60a
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 26 December 2017
Resolved 31 December 2017
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from NKK stating the deficiency was rectified. O-rings were replaced.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 26 December 2017
Resolved
1499-Other (Prop. & Aux. Machinery)-The machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels 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. PSCO observed missing lagging on #3 Generator exhaust. SOLAS 09 cons.II-1/26 60a
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 26 December 2017
Resolved 31 December 2017
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from NKK stating the deficiency was rectified. Lagging was installed as necessary
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Flange
Issued 26 December 2017
Resolved
0830-Pipes wires(insulat.)-accident prev.- Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids to prevent the ignition of combustible materials or flammable liquids. PSCO observed multiple flanges leaking on the piping from the Diesel Oil transfer pump to the Diesel Oil settling tank in the purifier room. SOLAS 09 cons. II-2/4 60a
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 26 December 2017
Resolved 31 December 2017
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from NKK stating the deficiency was rectified. Gaskets replaced and flanges were re-tightened
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Doorways
Issued 26 December 2017
Resolved
1270 - Doors - Safe escape routes shall be provided to provide measn of escape so that persons on board cansafely and swiftly escape. PSCO observed the self-closing mechanism on the E/R bottom level E-escape fire door was broken and prevented the door from closing completely. In adddition, the #3 deck E-escape fire door was missing the gasket allowing the passage of smoke through the door.
-SOLAS 09 cons II-2/13
-60a
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 27 December 2017
Resolved 31 December 2017
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from NKK stating the deficiency was rectified. Fire door was repaired and gasket was installed.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Gauge
Issued 26 December 2017
Resolved
0750 - Fire Prevention - terminations of sounding pipes shall be fitted with self-closing blanking devices and control cock. PSCO observed the blanking device on the sounding pipe for the starboard diesel oil storage tank was not properly fitted allowing for open venting in the lower level of the engine room and the control cock was also broken.
- SOALS 09 cons. II-2/4
60a
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 27 December 2017
Resolved 31 December 2017
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from NKK stating the deficiency was rectified. Blanking device was fitted properly and control cock replaced.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 26 December 2017
Resolved
0750 - Fire Prevention - Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids to prevent the ignition of combustible materials or flammable liquids. PSCO observed Diesel Oil leaking from the valve stem on the Diesel Oil service tank quick closing valve servicing the main engine.
-SOLAS 09 cons. II-2/4
-60a
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 27 December 2017
Resolved 31 December 2017
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from NKK stating the deficiency was rectified. Valve was overhauled.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Washroom/Toilet › Toilet
Issued 26 December 2017
Resolved
0330 - Sanitary facilities - 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. PSCO observed a flesxible hose from the SW cooling pump to the ship's toilet water supply system.
-SOLAS 09 cons. I/11
16a
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 January 2018
Resolved 31 December 2017
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from NKK stating the deficiency was rectified. Flexible hose was removed and steel pipeline was repaired and installed.
Fire Fighting › Firemans Outfit › Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Issued 26 December 2017
Resolved
0720 - FF equipment - Fire protection systems and fire fighting systems and appliances shall be maintained ready for use. During PSC initiated Fire drill, ship's crew attended the fire with 4 empty air tanks. 20 minutes elapsed beforeships crew could provide a breathing apparatus that was ready for use.
-SOLAS 09 cons. II-2/14
-17a
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 December 2017
Resolved 31 December 2017
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from NKK stating the deficiency was rectified. Air bottles were recharged by onboard compressor. 5 sets confirmed ready for immediate use.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Painter
Issued 26 December 2017
Resolved
0630 - launch arrangement for survival craft - 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. PSCO observed the hydrostatic release installed incorrectly on all 4 liferafts. The liferaft's painter line was not connected to the weak link.
- SOLAS 09 cons. III/20
-10c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 December 2017
Resolved 27 December 2017
Resolution: Ship's crew connected the painter line to the weak link in the presence of PSCO
Documentation › Safety Management System › Conformity Maintenance Procedures
Issued 26 December 2017
Resolved
2550 - Maintenance of ship and equipment - The company should establish procedures to ensure the ship is maintained in conformity with the relevant rules and regulations and any additional requirements which may be established by the company. As noted in deficiencies 091-07 the PSCO believes there is objective evidence that the ship is not being maintained or operated as required in relation to fire fighting systems/maintenance. Furthermore, as noted in feficiency #9, the ship's readiness to fight a potential fire would be delayed due to availability of breathing apparatuses. Request ISM audit to be conducted by the certificate issuing authority.
- SOLAS 09 cons. IX/5
-ISM Code 10
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 December 2017
Resolved 31 December 2017
Resolution: External to be completed within the next 2 months.
Fire Fighting › Emergency Fire Pumps › Power Source
Issued 28 July 2016
Resolved
0725-FIREFIGHTING SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES SHALL BE KEPT IN GOD WORKING ORDER AND READILY AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE USE. EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP WAS NOT READILY AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE USE-SOLAS 74(2014 CONS)II-2/14.2.1.2
Due 28 July 2016
Resolved 28 July 2016
Resolution: CREW PLACED EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP CONTROL INTO THE CORRECT OPERATING POSITION.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Launching/Recovery of Survival Craft
Issued 28 July 2016
Resolved
2025/0610-EACH LIFEBOAT SHALL BE LAUNCHE AND MANOEUVERED IN THE WATER BY ITS ASSIGNED OPERATING CREW, AT LEAST EVERY THREE MONTHS DURING AN ABANDON SHOP DRILL. LIFEBOATS HAVE NOT BEEN MANOEUVERED IN THE WATER IN OVER THREE MONTHS.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 August 2016
Resolved 2 August 2016
Resolution: Vessel launched and manuevered life boat on or about 31 JUL 16.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Propulsion Engine
Issued 28 July 2016
Resolved
0610-LIFEBOAT MUST BE CAPABLE OF SUSTAINING 6KTS OR 2KTS TOWING FOR THE FULL 24 HOUR FUEL DURATION. THE PORT SIDE LIFEBOAT'S KEEL COOLER IS DAMAGED. 3 OF THE 4 PIPES ON THE KEEL COOLER ARE REDUCED BY MORE THAN 50% OF THEIR DIAMETER. LIFEBOAT ENGINE MAY OVERHEAT AND FAIL TO FUNCTION FOR THE DURATION REQUIRED.-SOLAS 74(2014 CONS) CH III, REG 34-LSA CODE 4.4.6.8
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 August 2016
Resolution: Vessel repaired keel cooler piping
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition
Issued 28 July 2016
Resolved
All lifesaving appliances prescribed in this part shall be of an international or vivid reddish orange or of a comparably highly visible color on all parts where this will assist detection at sea. Three life jackets located on the bridge were faded and no longer the appropriate color.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 August 2016
Resolved 2 August 2016
Resolution: Vessel replaced faded lifejackets.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Markings
Issued 28 July 2016
Resolved
All lifesaving appliances prescribed in this part shall be fitted with retro-reflective material where it will assist in detection and in accoardance with recommendations of the organziation the reflective tape ont eh life boats was determined to be deteriorated and no longer adequate to assist in detection.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2016
Resolved 28 July 2016
Resolution: Retro-reflective tape replaced.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Emergency Drill/Exercise Programs
Issued 28 July 2016
Resolved
Posters or signs shall be provided on or in the vicinity of survival craft and their launching controls and shall illustrate the purpose of controls an dthe procedures for operating the appliance and give relevant instructions or warnings. Proper instructions for launching the liferafts were not provided.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 August 2016
Resolved 2 August 2016
Resolution: Vessel posted liferaft launching instructions.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Capacity
Issued 28 July 2016
Resolved
Each lifeboat shall be so arranged tha it can be boarded by its full complement of person in not more than 3 min from the time the instruction to board is given. The containers of water located on the seats of the lifeboats prevented the embarkation of the full complement of passengers/crew as rated.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 August 2016
Resolved 3 August 2016
Resolution: Vessel replaced water buckets with water packets stowed within lifeboat seatboat compartments.