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Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › STCW Endorsement
Issued 7 May 2012
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 May 2012
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 7 May 2012
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment is maintained to conform with the provisions of the code to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship, persons on board or the environment, Electrical piping o n the port side forward wasted, in addition diesel bunkering station does not have mechanical means of closure, forward port fire main frac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 May 2012
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch Cover
Issued 7 May 2012
Resolved
The arrangement should be made to ensure the tightness of hatchway coerings can be maintained in any sea condtion. Vessel unable to prove weathertightness of cargo hatch. CCSSC Part D CH 2.2.21
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 May 2012
Resolution: Replaced all coamings for hatch covers.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 7 May 2012
Resolved
Each vessel must have all currently corrected charts, US Coast Pilot, CG light list, tide tables, etc. Charts and publications not currently updated. Missing pubs. 33CFR164.33
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 May 2012
Communications › Radio Communications › Satellite Communications Capability
Issued 7 May 2012
Resolved
Ships to which this chapter applies should comply wth the applicable requirements of CH IV of the 174 solas conventon. Vessel requires Navtx and the onboard unit is inoperable. CCSSC CH. 5.1.3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 May 2012
Fire Fighting › Emergency Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 7 May 2012
Resolved
An emergency power-operated fire pump should be an independently driven self-contained pump either with its own prime mover and fuel supply fitted in an accessible position outside the compartment which may be an emergency generator of sufficient capacity and which is positioned n a safe place outside engine room and above freeboard deck. No working emergency fire pump. CCSSC Part A CH 3.3.10.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 May 2012
Resolution: Vessel has a capable emergency fire pump onboard and supplies adequate pressure forward and aft.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 24 August 2011
Resolved
THE CONDITION OF THE SHIP AND ITS EQUIPMENT WILL REMAIN FIT TO PROCEED TO SEA WITHOUT DANGER TO THE SHIP, PERSONS ABOARD OR THE ENVIRONMENT. THE OIL WATER SEPARATOR IS INOPERABLE DUE TO BROKEN FLOW SENSOR AND OIL CONTENT METER.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 November 2011
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 24 August 2011
Resolved
WHENEVER A DEFECT IS DISCOVERED A REQUEST SHOULD BE MADE TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR A SURVEY AS REQUIRED BY 1.10 BE CARRIED OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. OIL WATER SEPARATOR INOPERABLE, VERY HIGH AMOUNTS OF OILY WATER PRESENT IN BILGES.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 November 2011
Resolved 22 November 2011
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 24 August 2011
Resolved
LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES SHOULD COMPLY WITH SPECIFICATINS OF LSA CODE. LIFE BUOY'S ABOARD SHIP HAVE NO RETROREFLECTIVE MATERIAL.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 October 2011
Resolved 1 November 2011
Fire Fighting › Structural Fire Protection - General › Structural Bulkhead Construction
Issued 24 August 2011
Resolved
IN ALL SHIPS, FIRE CONTROL PLANS SHOULD BE KEPT UP TO DATE. VESSEL DOES NOT HAVE A VALID FIRE CONTROL PLAN. FIRE CONTROL PLAN DOES DESIGNATE CLASS A BOUNDARIES AND SHOWS ALTERATIONS WITH WHITE OUT. DOOR BLOCKED IN DECK ONE BERTH.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 November 2011
Fire Fighting › Fire Hydrants › Location/Position
Issued 24 August 2011
Resolved
THE PIPES AND HYDRANTS SHOULD BE SO PLACED THAT THE FIRE HOSES MAY BE EASILY COUPLED TO THEM. PIPES O-RING SHOWING WASTAGE.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 October 2011
Resolved 21 November 2011
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Main Galleys
Issued 24 August 2011
Resolved
THERE SHOULD BE SUITABLE FIRE RETARDENT BARRIERS BUILT AROUND COOKING APPLIANCES WHERE THEY ARE ADJACENT TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES. DRY STORE ACCESS DIRECTLY INTO GALLEY WITHOUT CLASS A BOUNDARY. CLASS A DOORS (TWO) REMOVED LINKING GALLEY AND MESS DECK.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 December 2011
Resolved 2 September 2011
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 24 August 2011
Resolved
ALL ELECTRICAL APPARATUS SHOULD BE SO CONSTRUCTED AND SO INSTALLED NOT TO CAUSE INJURY WHEN HANDLED OR TOUCHED IN A NORMAL MANNER. LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE SHIP INCLUDING CO2 ROOM, BOSUN STORE, FORWARD STARBOARD DECK, SOPEP ROOM, READING LAMPS IN BUNKS, ETC HAVE BROKEN COVERS, MISSING BULBS, OR BURNT OUT BULBS.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 October 2011
Resolved 21 November 2011
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Fixed Containment
Issued 24 August 2011
Resolved
THE CONDITION OF THE SHIP AND EQUIPMENT IS MAINAINED TO CONFORM WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CODE WITHOUT DANGER TO ENVIRONMENT. TRANSFER CONTAINMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A MECHANICAL MEANS OF CLOSURE TO SUPPORT CONTAINMENT.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 October 2011
Resolved 21 November 2011
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 24 August 2011
Resolved
ARRANGEMENTS SHALL ENSURE THAT THE TIGHTNESS CAN BE MAINTAINED IN ANY SEA CONDITION. COULD NOT SEAL HATCH TO BOSUN STORE, AIR PIPE FORWARD OF SUPERSTRUCTURE AND DECK PORT AIR VENT, AIR CONDITIONING SEALS SHOWING WASTAGE.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 October 2011
Resolved 21 November 2011
Documentation › Logs/Records › Oil Record Book
Issued 27 March 2009
Resolved
Oil Record Book is not properly maintained. ORB is not up to date; entries for internal & external transfers are missing for 6 months. Last entry in ORB was on 02/09. Previous entries had improper codes for transfers. Code: 1710, Cite: MARPOL 2006 ANNEX I, reg. 17
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 March 2009
Resolved 9 April 2009
Resolution: A new ORB was started on board. A new Chief Engineer familiar with proper entry procedures is now onboard. ORB was inspected for current entries satisfactorily. Class and RO report recieved.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Propulsion Engine
Issued 27 March 2009
Resolved
During PSC exam, crew could not start lifeboat due to lack of starting fluid onboard. All lifesaving appliances shall be in working order and ready for use at all times. Code: 0610, Cite: CCSSC 4.7.1.1
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 March 2009
Resolved 9 April 2009
Resolution: Engineering overhauled the top end of the lifeboat engine. Life boat now starts satisfactorily with out requiring the use of starting fluid. Class and RO report recieved.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Davit
Issued 27 March 2009
Resolved
Pulleys leading cables to lifeboat were seized and unable to work properly due to lack of maintenence. Pulleys had not been greased and were painted over preventing safe lowering of lifeboats. Code: 0950, Cite: CCSSC 4.9.2.3
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 March 2009
Resolved 9 April 2009
Resolution: The pulleys in question recieved maintenence and appeared functional. The lifeboat was lowered satisfactorily. Class and RO report recieved.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Servicing
Issued 27 March 2009
Resolved
Inflatable life rafts service inspection has exceeded 12 months. Lifesaving appliances shall be readily available IAW CCSSC. Code: 0620, Cite: CCSSC 4.7.1.1
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 March 2009
Resolved 9 April 2009
Resolution: Life rafts received service in Port of San Juan. The new certificates were on board and inspected satisfactorily. Class and RO report recieved.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Pressure
Issued 27 March 2009
Resolved
Fire main could not maintain adequate pressure required for fire fighting. Fire main piping was found wasted and holed; PSC officer witnessed several soft patches on fire main piping. Fire fighting equipment shall be available & in working order at all times. Code: 0740 Cite: CCSSC reg. 3.3
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 March 2009
Resolved 9 April 2009
Resolution: The fire pump was lit-off and satisfactorily maintained pressure to 2 nozzles on deck. Class and RO report recieved.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Panelboard
Issued 27 March 2009
Resolved
VSL is missing non-conductive mats in front of electrical switchboards in engine room. Code: 0950 Cite: CCSSC 2.27.2
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 April 2009
Resolved 9 April 2009
Resolution: Proper insulating mats are now installed in front of electrical switch boards. Class and RO report recieved. Class and RO report recieved.
Personnel › Manning/Qualifications › Minimum Safe Manning
Issued 27 March 2009
Resolved
SMS requires engine room to be manned at all times. There is no engineer on board. Provide crew members with appropiate engine room rating in accordance with Safety Manning Certificate. Further, VSL is missing 2 AB & 1 OS per MSMC requirements. Code: 0135, 2555 Cite: STCW 95 I/14, ISM Code 6.2
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 March 2009
Resolved 9 April 2009
Resolution: Flag issued a new Safe manning doc requiring a Chief Engineer and Oiler at all times. Vessel now has a licensed Chief Engineer and an Oiler onboard. Vessel has also obtained qualified 3 AB''''''''s and an OS. Class and RO report recieved.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 27 March 2009
Resolved
Several doors and hatches throughout the superstructure and deck have waisted coamings and gaskets are not weather tight.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 April 2009
Resolved 9 April 2009
Resolution: Although presenting some wastage, the load line closing items were found to be structurally still efficient by Class. Some doors/hatches gaskets were satisfactorily renewed as necessary, bonded and hose tested satisfactorily. Class and RO report recieved
Operations/Management › Pollution › Control of Discharge of Oil
Issued 27 March 2009
Resolved
Personell on board failed to demonstrate proper operation of the oily water separator. Personell on board did not appear familiar with how to operate the equipment. Provide proof that ships personnel are competent with procedures to operate oil filtering equipment. Code: 1730, Cite: MARPOL 2006, ANNEX I, reg 14.1, 14.6 Cite: ISM Code 6.2
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 March 2009
Resolved 9 April 2009
Resolution: The new Chief Engineer on board demonstrated proper operation of the OWS. Class and RO report recieved.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 27 March 2009
Resolved
Vessel is not maintaining drills, logs and records in accordance with Safety Management System. No evidence of maintenence to critical systems, i.e. steering, OWS, LS, FF, security. Due to major non-conformities identified on board, Sector San Juan formally recomends a third party ISM audit. Report of findings to be provided to Sector San Juan. Code: 2515, Cite: SOLAS ch IX/3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 March 2009
Resolved 9 April 2009
Resolution: Drills have been carried out and witnessed by FLag. Proper log entries have been made. A third party ISM audit has been carried out. Class and RO report recieved.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Document of Authorization (grain)
Issued 12 September 2008
Resolved
Vessel loaded grain in Trinidad without proper authorization or documentation and unloaded in the port of San Juan. Provide proper documentation for the Carriage of Grain prior to carrying grain to the satisfaction of class.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 25 September 2008
Resolution: Received satisfactory class report. Document of Authorization for the carriage of Grain issued to vessel.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Mark
Issued 12 September 2008
Resolved
Vessel's load line does not match what is approved on the International Loadline Certificate. Correct loadline to correspond with the Loadline Certificate to the satisfaction of class.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 September 2008
Resolved 25 September 2008
Resolution: International Load Line Certificate has been ammended and reissued to reflect correct load line mar
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Longitudinal Bulkhead
Issued 12 September 2008
Resolved
Six air condition units have wires and lines penetrating numerous bulkheads. Provide class report to attest to proper installation of air condition units and bulkhead penetration.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 September 2008
Resolved 25 September 2008
Resolution: Hose test was satisfactory carried out on the units/penetrations through external bulkheads. They have been considered to comply with the class requirements.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 24 April 2008
Resolved
Fire drills not conducted in such a way that due consideration is given to regular practice in the various emergencies that may occur. Demonstrate satisfactory and proper drill to the satisfaction of flag.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 April 2008
Resolution: Received statement from Flag [name withheld] attesting to satisfactory completion of drill.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Abandon Ship
Issued 24 April 2008
Resolved
Abandon ship drill was not satisfactory. Various lifeboat equipment is being stored inside navigation bridge. No crewmember onboard is designated responsible. Recommend flag reaccess muster list to account for all lifeboat equipment during abandon ship drill.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 May 2008
Resolved 25 April 2008
Resolution: Flag auditor stated that lifesaving equipment will be kept inside of lifeboat.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 24 April 2008
Resolved
Lifeboat missing required equipment. Acquire all lifeboat equipment that was not properly accounted for.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 May 2008
Resolved 25 April 2008
Resolution: Received Flag surveyor report stating missing equipment placed in lifeboat.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 24 April 2008
Resolved
Make proper repairs to leaking section of main diesel engine raw water cooling supply pipe. Salt deposit build up due to leakage is visually evident.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 May 2008
Resolved 25 April 2008
Resolution: Received report from Flag surveyor stating the pipe will be repaired prior to next US port.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 24 April 2008
Resolved
Vessel's oily water seperator could not be tested due to malfunction of oil content meter. Provide class report attesting to history and nature of malfunction, intended repair and schedule of repairs.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 May 2008
Resolved 25 April 2008
Resolution: Received Flag surveyor report that the parts have been ordered and OWS will be repaired in Trinidad prior to next US port.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 24 September 2007
Resolved
Prove the following parts of SMS have been corrected: (1) Crew familiarization with SMS and associated logs & records. SOLAS IX/Reg 3 & ISM Code Part A/6.3 (2) Establish reporting procedures for non-conformities identified by the crew. SOLAS IX/Reg 3 & ISM Code Part A/9.2 (3) Establish shipboard maintaeneace plan. SOLAS IX/Reg 4 & ISM Code Part A/4.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 14 January 2008
Resolution: Crew is familiarized with SMS and associated logs and records, reporting procedures and establish shipboard maintenance plan.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Draft Marks/Indicating System
Issued 24 September 2007
Resolved
Vessel does not have a deck line as indicated on the loadline certificate and required per ICLL Annex I/CH I/Reg 4.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 14 January 2008
Resolution: Vessel had a deck line as indicated on the load line certificate.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Handholds/Handrails
Issued 20 September 2007
Resolved
Hand holds located underneath the lifeboat for use when capsized are wasted and broken.
SOLAS 60 CH III/Reg 4c LSA Code CH 3/Reg 4.4
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 September 2007
Resolution: Hand holds were replaced and verified by PSCO.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Fire Control Plans
Issued 20 September 2007
Resolved
Fire Control Plan was not updated to reflect changes to crew accommodations on the main deck. The plan failed to recognize removed bulkhead from the main deck crew accommodation on the starboard side.
SOLAS 74 Amd CH II-2/Reg 20.1
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 24 September 2007
Resolution: Due to vsl keel lay date prior to ITC, vsl chose to use national tonnage, making this def inapplicable.
Lifesaving › Line-Throwing Appliances › Projectiles
Issued 20 September 2007
Resolved
Vessel unable to provide four line throwing apparatuses.
SOLAS 2004 CH II-2/Reg 14.2.2.2 SOLAS 2004 CH III/Reg 36
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 September 2007
Resolution: Vsl provided four line throwing apparatus.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Conformity Maintenance Procedures
Issued 20 September 2007
Resolved
Vessel unable to provide fire fighting maintenance manual and lifesaving equipment maintenance manual.
SOLAS 60 CH III/Reg 23
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 24 September 2007
Resolution: Vsl identified this def in the SMS audit and will take corrective action to provide fire fighting maintenance manual and lifesaving equipment maintenance manual prior to coming back to U. S.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Maneuvering Information
Issued 20 September 2007
Resolved
Vessel is missing maneuvering fact sheet on bridge.
33 CFR 164.35(g)
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 14 January 2008
Resolution: Maneuvering sheet was posted as required at the bridge.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Ballast Water Logs/Records
Issued 20 September 2007
Resolved
Vessel is missing ballast water management plan and ballast water records were not found on vessel.
33 CFR 151.2035
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 14 January 2008
Resolution: Vessel is currently in compliance with ballast management plan.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Steering Gear Changeover Instructions
Issued 20 September 2007
Resolved
Vessel is missing emergency steering gear instructions and block diagram located on bridge.
33 CFR 164.35(k)
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 14 January 2008
Resolution: Vessel had emergency steering gear instructions and block diagram as required in the bridge.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Vessel Response Plan
Issued 20 September 2007
Resolved
The vessel has not prepared or submitted a Non-Tank Vessel Response Plan to the U.S. Coast Guard in accordance with the U.S. Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended by section 701 and the Maritime Transportation Act of 2004. You are reminded that U.S. federal law required that these response plans be submitted to the Coast Guard no later than August 8, 2005.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 January 2008
Resolved 14 January 2008
Resolution: Vessel provided correspondence that a non-tank vessel response plan has been prepared and to be submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Cargo Ship Safety Certificate
Issued 20 September 2007
Resolved
Provide documentation that ENG [name withheld] is authorized by the Flag Administration to issue the following documents: International Ship Security Certificate, Safety Management Certificate, Document of Compliance, Cargo Ship Safety Certificate, and the Fire Control Plan.
SOLAS 2004 CH I/Reg 13.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 September 2007
Resolution: RO provided documentation that [name withheld] is authorized by the Flag Administration to issue the documents listed above.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Essential Sailing Instructions Documentation
Issued 20 September 2007
Resolved
Vessel unable to provide the following navigation publications: IAMSAR manual, U.S. Coast Pilot, and Tidal Current Tables.
SOLAS 2004 CH V/Reg 27 SOLAS 2004 CH V/Reg 21.2 33 CFR 164.33
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 24 September 2007
Resolution: Vsl provided all required manuals.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Conformity Maintenance Procedures
Issued 20 September 2007
Resolved
Vessel is not implementing the Safety Management System. There is a lack of SMS familiarization training for the crew, lack of shipboard maintenance plan as stated by the Master, missing approximately 20 checklists related to the maintenance plan, no documentation of company responses related to SMS support requests. Request ISM audit based on non-conformities with SMS.
SOLAS 2004 CH IX/Reg 3
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 September 2007
Resolution: Vsl RO conducted an audit identifying areas of non-conformities. RO stated that full audit and corrective action will happen prior to coming back into the U. S.