Records from 2016 to 2020. Most recent: inspection, 4 November 2020.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Davit
Issued 19 October 2017
Resolved
Each survival craft shall be stowed: in a state of continuous readiness so that two crew members can carry out preparations for embarkation and launching in less than 5 min. While attempting to lower the starboard side lifeboat to the embarkation deck, PSCO observed an excessive amount of pain covering the entire lifeboat davit launching appliance, inhibiting the crew from launching the lifeboat for at least 20 minutes.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 October 2017
Resolution: Received Class reports attesting to proper repairs & operations of deficiencies. All defs cleared.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Approval
Issued 19 October 2017
Resolved
The function of fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems shall be periodically tested to the satisfaction of the Administration by means of equipment producing hot air at the appropriate temperature, or other listed means. The Chief Engineer was unable to produce proper testing equipment for the fixed fire detections and fire alarm systems.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 October 2017
Resolution: Received Class reports attesting to proper repairs & operations of deficiencies. All defs cleared.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Number
Issued 19 October 2017
Resolved
In cargo ships: of 1,000 gross tonnage and upwards, the number of fire hoses to be provided shall be one for each 30m length of the ship and one spare, but in no case less than five in all. During a test of the emergency fire pump, the forward fire hose suffered catostrophic failure. Ship does not meet the required number of fire hoses now.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 October 2017
Resolution: Received Class reports attesting to proper repairs & operations of deficiencies. All defs cleared.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 19 October 2017
Resolved
General arrangement plans shall be permanently exhibited for the guidance of the ship’s officers, showing clearly for each deck the control stations, the various fire section enclosed by “A” class division. Vessel’s crew drilled hole into the fire boundary of the engine room thus jeopardizing the integrity of the fire boundary.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 October 2017
Resolution: Received Class reports attesting to proper repairs & operations of deficiencies. All defs cleared.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 19 October 2017
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulation to ensure that the ship in all respect will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. PSCO observed that two self closing fire doors did not self close.
One door was on the main stairway on the 2nd deck and the other was leading from the galley to the main passageway.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 October 2017
Resolution: Received Class reports attesting to proper repairs & operations of deficiencies. All defs cleared.
Fire Fighting › Nozzles › Condition
Issued 19 October 2017
Resolved
Nozzles shall be of an approved dual-purpose type incorporating a shutoff. During test of fire hoses, 01 nozzel siezed and was not operational.
Due 19 October 2017
Resolved 19 October 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot to the satisfaction of the USCG.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 19 October 2017
Resolved
Muster and embarkation stations shall be adequately illuminated by lighting supplied from the emergency source of electrical power required by regulation II-1/42 or II-1/43, as appropriate. 05 bulbs in embarkation and muster areas were inoperable.
Due 19 October 2017
Resolved 19 October 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot to the satisfaction of the USCG.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 19 October 2017
Resolved
Every company should develop, implement and maintain a safety management system which includes the following functional requirement: Instructions and procedures to ensure safe operation of ships and protection of the environment in compliance with relevant international and flag and state legislation. In accordance with the Ship's Safety Management System the vessel is required to ensure all manufacturers' maintenance manuals are readily available on Critical Equipment. PSCO requested testing procedures for the fire detection system which is Critical Equipment. The Chief Engineer stated that there was no manual on board. In addition to that, the last three months of Critical Equipment checks were not signed by any of the appointed Officers.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 October 2017
Resolution: Received Class reports attesting to proper repairs & operations of deficiencies. All defs cleared.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 29 October 2016
Resolved
1740- oil discharge mon/contr system- Oil filtering equipment shall be of a design approved by the Administration and 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 perform the functional test indicated in the user manual. The OCM does not display the live oil concentration as de
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 November 2016
Resolution: On 08NOV16, PSCO conducted a deficiency check on board. Verified rectification of noted deficiency. All satisfactory. Awaiting ABS class surveyor report. Received ABS Class report on 09NOV16. Deficiency officially cleared.
Fire Fighting › Automatic Sprinkler System › Power Sources
Issued 29 October 2016
Resolved
0725 – Fixed fire extinguishing installation – Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. Hyper-mist system was switch to manual mode, rendering the system incapable of being started automatically. This disables the system's quick response capability and reduces its effectiveness. Administration approved the vessel for unattend
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 November 2016
Resolution: On 08NOV16, PSCO conducted a deficiency check on board. Verified rectification of noted deficiency. All satisfactory. Awaiting ABS class surveyor report. Received ABS Class report on 09NOV16. Deficiency officially cleared.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Power Supply
Issued 29 October 2016
Resolved
0715 – Detection - A fixed fire detection required in this regulation and other regulations in this part shall be of an approved type and comply with the Fire Safety Systems Code. The second source of power (battery) in the fire detection system was found depleted, holding a weak charge, causing a fault in the system. '74 SOLAS '04 II-2 7.2.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 November 2016
Resolution: On 08NOV16, PSCO conducted a deficiency check on board. Verified rectification of noted deficiency. All satisfactory. Awaiting ABS class surveyor report. Received ABS Class report on 09NOV16. Deficiency officially cleared.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Pump
Issued 29 October 2016
Resolved
0999 – Other (Safety in General) - 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 noted containers and rags used as a way of controlling leaks from valves and other fittings.74 SOLAS 14 I/11(a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 November 2016
Resolution: On 08NOV16, PSCO conducted a deficiency check on board. Verified rectification of noted deficiency. All satisfactory. Awaiting ABS class surveyor report. Received ABS Class report on 09NOV16. Deficiency officially cleared.