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When a nominated surveyor or recognized organization determines that the condition of the ship or its equipment does not correspond substantially with the particulars of the Certificate or is such that the ship is not fit to proceed to sea without presenting an unreasonable threat of harm to the marine environment, such surveyor or organization shall immediately ensure that corrective action is taken and shall in due course notify the Administration. If such corrective action is not taken the Certificate shall be withdrawn and the Administration shall be notified immediately; and if the ship is in a port of another Party, the appropriate authorities of the port State shall also be notified immediately. When an officer of the Administration, a nominated surveyor or recognized organization has notified the appropriate authorities of the port State, the Government of the port State concerned shall give such officer, surveyor or organization any necessary assistance to carry out their obligations under this regulation. When applicable, the Government of the Port State concerned shall take such steps as will ensure that the ship shall not sail until it can proceed to sea or leave the port for the purpose of proceeding to the nearest appropriate repair yard available without presenting an unreasonable threat of harm to the marine environment. PSCO received report of temporary fix for the stern tube seal leak onboard the vessel. It was reported no visible sheen observed beneath the waterline or on the surface. Vessel is expecting permanent repair at next port.

"...When applicable, the Government of the Port State concerned shall take such steps as will ensure that the ship shall not sail until it can procedd to sea or leave the port for the purpose of proceediing to the nearest appropriate repair yard available without presenting an unreasonable threat of harm to the marine environment." PSCO observed that approximately 114 liters of lubricating oil is unaccounted for from the stern tube seal gravity tanks. The crew suspects a stern tube seal leak. Although no surface sheen is currently visible, there is a high probability of continuous oil discahrge into the surrounding water, posing an imminent risk to the marine environment.

In meeting these requirements, the company should ensure that: inspections are held at appropriate intervals; any non-conformity is reported, with its possible cause, if known; appropriate corrective action is taken; and records of these activities are maintained. The technical and/or operational nature of deficiencies 02, 03, and 04 provide objective evidence of a serious failure, or lack of effectiveness, of the implementation of the ISM Code. A safety management audit carried out by the Administration or the RO, with a corresponding report of findings satisfactory to the OCMI must be submitted prior to clearance of this deficiency and release from detention. (74 SOLAS (24) IX/3.1 ISM Code 10.2 )

Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO observed active fuel oil leaks from the #2 HFO tank suction pump and filter, resulting in oil-soaked lagging and the use of a make-shift collection bucket, all posing a significant fire hazard in the engine room. The Chief Engineer failed to follow SMS procedures and did not report the leaks to the company in accordance with SMS Defects Reports 7.1. (74 SOLAS (09) II-2/4.1.1)

Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO observed active fuel oil leaks from M/E purifiers; #1 purifier, SP2 transfer pump, and #2 purifier, all posing a significant fire hazard in the engine room. The Chief Engineer failed to follow SMS procedures and did not report the leaks to the company in accordance with SMS Defects Reports 7.1. (74 SOLAS (09) II-2/4.1.1)

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Except where otherwise stated the normal equipment of every lifeboat shall consist of watertight receptacles containing 3 L of fresh water as described in paragraph 4.1.5.1.19. PSCO observed unmarked fresh water containers stored onboard the lifeboat. (74 SOLAS (24) III/13.1.4 LSA Code 4.4.8.9)

…daily service tank having a capacity of 500 L and above situated above the double bottom, shall be fitted with a cock or valve directly on the tank capable of being closed from a safe position outside the space.... The PSCO observed that the emergency generator fuel tank, with a capacity of 1173 L, was not fitted with a remote shutoff valve. (74 SOLAS (09) II-2/4.2.2.3.4)

The main inlets and outlets of all ventilation systems shall be capable of being closed from outside the spaces being ventilated. PSCO observed the ventilation ducts in cargo bays 30 to 38 were unable to be closed due to excessive rust. As these bays are authorized for the carriage of dangerous goods, this condition renders the CO2 firefighting system ineffective in the event of a discharge. (74 SOLAS (09) II-2/5.2.1.1)