HARVEY RAIN

The crew shall have the necessary knowledge and skills to handle fire emergency cases. Upon conducting the fire drill on-board, the vessel’s crew demonstrated a lack of familiarity with firefighting equipment and procedures, presenting a potential risk to both crew safety and the vessel. A follow-up fire drill was conducted; however, the crew failed to properly muster and left one crew member unaccounted for during the simulated CO2 discharge in the engine room. 74 SOLAS Cons 2004 II-2 Reg 15.1

The fire integrity of the divisions shall be maintained at openings and penetrations. The A-60 fire door leading to the electrical room was compromised, allowing free communication across the fire boundary. 74 SOLAS Cons 2004 II-2 Reg 9.1.3

General arrangement plans shall be permanently exhibited for the guidance of the ship’s officers, showing clearly for each deck fire extinguishing appliances. The galley fire blanket was removed from the fire control plan without any documented authorization or approval by a recognized organization or the flag state. Once corrected, resubmit the fire control plan for approval.

The bunker delivery note shall be accompanied by a representative sample of the fuel oil delivered taking into account guidelines developed by the Organization.* The sample is to be sealed and signed by the supplier’s representative and the master or officer in charge of the bunker operation on completion of bunkering operations and retained under the ship’s control until the fuel oil is substantially consumed, but in any case for a period of not less than 12 months from the time of delivery. Vessel was missing two of the last three fuel oil samples to accompany the associated bunker delivery notes and oil record book entry. Additionally, vessel is to obtain samples for the current load of fuel oil upon next bunkering and retain all fuel oil samples onboard in accordance with regulations which will be confirmed at next annual ACP annual oversight inspection by USCG. MARPOL 73/78, Annex VI reg. 18-8.1

The means of escape, including stairways and exits, shall be marked by lighting or photoluminescent strip indicators placed not more than 300 mm above the deck at all points of the escape route, including angles and intersections. The marking must enable passengers and crew to identify the routes of escape and readily identify the escape exits. Vessel had conflicting photoluminescent strip arrows which were not in accordance with the lifesaving plan’s identified escape routes from accommodation spaces. 74 SOLAS Cons 2004 II-2 Reg. 13-3.2.5.1

Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. The door to the nitrogen release cylinder servicing the emergency generator room was broken and could not be opened until forced by the crew, resulting in it becoming more damaged. Vessel to repair/replace cabinet to ensure that it is in good working order and readily available for immediate use. 74 SOLAS Cons 2004 II-2 Reg 14-2.1.2

Where penetrations of watertight bulkheads and internal decks are necessary for access; arrangements are to be made to maintain the watertight integrity. Vessel had one (1) incorrectly aligned class 1 quick-acting watertight door. Vessel corrected alignment on the spot to the satisfaction of attending marine inspectors. 74 SOLAS Cons 2004 II-1 Reg 13-1.1

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Lagging on bow thruster exhaust was loose.

Electrical outlets in galley were grease covered.

shoretie cable box in engine room was missing bushing to make water tight.

Fire alarm pull station was found broken and electrical taped together.

fuel line for e-generator was found dry rotted and cracked.

Due to unlicensed crew unable to conduct drills. Conduct emergency drills

Renewal surveys incomplete, RO unable to issue vessel certificates and documents due to incomplete FMEA trials.