GLADIATOR

THE COMPANY AND THE SHIP SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ISM CODE. THE COMPANY SHOULD ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THE SHIP IS MAINTAINED IN CONFORMITY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE RELEVANT RULES AND REGULATIONS. THE COMPANY SHOULD ENSURE; APPROPRIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION IS TAKEN. PSCO OBSERVED, DURING AN EXPANDED EXAM, THE FOLLOWING: FAILURE OF THE COMPANY AND SHIP TO PROPERLY MANAGE FAILING CO2 PIPING AND SUPPORT BRACKETS. AN EXTERNAL ISM AUDIT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE FROM THE DETENTION. 74SOLAS(24)IX/3.1 ISM CODE 10 30abc

FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES SHALL BE KEPT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AND READILY AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE USE. PSCO OBSERVED HOLE IN CO2 LINE ON THE PORT SIDE FORWARD CORNER ALONGSIDE CARGO HOLD #5 AND SEVERAL BROKEN CO2 LINE BRACKETS RENDERING THE SYSTEM INOPERABLE FOR CARGO HOLD #4. 74SOLAS(24)II-2/14.2.1.2 30abc

BULK CARRIERS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED IN REGULATION II-1/3-1 AND THE STANDARDS FOR OWNERS' INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF BULK CARRIER HATCH COVERS, ADOPTED BY THE ORGANIZATION BY RESOLUTION MSC.169(79), AS MAY BE AMENDED BY THE ORGANIZATION, PROVIDED THAT SUCH AMENDMENTS ARE ADOPTED, BROUGHT INTO FORCE AND TAKE EFFECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE PRESENT CONVENTION CONCERNING THE AMENDMENT PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO THE ANNEX OTHER THAN CHAPTER I. PSCO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WASTAGE OF SEVERAL CLEATS THOUGHOUT CARGO HOLD HATCHES, HYDRAULIC VALVE LEAK ON CARGO HATCH #5 OPENING AND CLOSING SYSTEM, AND HYDRAULIC RAM LEAK ON CARGO HOLD #1 PORT SIDE. 74SOLAS(24)XII/7.2 40ac

THE PURPOSE OF THIS REGULATION IS TO PROVIDE MEANS OF ESCAPE SO THAT PERSONS ON BOARD CAN SAFELY AND SWIFTLY ESCAPE TO THE LIFEBOAT AND LIFERAFTEMBARKATION DECK. FOR THIS PURPOSE, THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE MET: ESCAPE ROUTES SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN A SAFE CONDITION, CLEAR OF OBSTACLES. PSCO OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXCESSIVELY WASTED STEPS ON LADDERS ALONG EXTERIOR EMBARKATION ROUTE TO THE LIFEBOAT. 74SOLAS(09)II-2/13.1.2 40ac

THE CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORD SHALL BE ISSUED BY THE ADMINISTRATION TO EACH SHIP THAT IS ENTITLED TO FLY ITS FLAG AND IT SHALL CONTAIN, AT LEAST, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION (THE CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORD SHALL CONTAIN THE INFORMATION IN PARAGRAPHS 3.7 AND 3.10 WHEN IT IS ISSUED OR UPDATED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2009): THE REGISTERED OWNER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. PSCO OBSERVED REGISTERED OWNERS’ IDENTIFICATION NUMBER MISSING FROM THE CURRENT CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORD. 74SOLAS(24)XI-1/5.3.7 40ac

THE RING, LINES AND LETTERS SHALL BE PAINTED IN WHITE OR YELLOW ON A DARK GROUND OR IN BLACK ON A LIGHT GROUND. THEY SHALL ALSO BE PERMANENTLY MARKED ON THE SIDES OF THE SHIPS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION. THE MARKS SHALL BE PLAINLY VISIBLE AND, IF NECESSARY, SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS SHALL BE MADE FOR THIS PURPOSE. PSCO OBSERVED DECK LINE NOT OF CONTRASTING COLOR TO THE HULL. 66 ICLL (PROT 88) REG. 8 40ac

0615 - RESCUE BOAT - THE ENGINE STARTING SYSTEM SHALL START THE ENGINE AT AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF -15 DEGREES CELSIUS WITH 2 MINUTES OF COMMENCING START PROCEDURES. WHILE CONDUCTING AN OPERATIONAL TEST OF THE RESCUE BOAT'S ENGINE THE CREW WAS UNABLE TO START AND DEMONSTRATE PROPER OPERATIONS GIVEN THE ALLOTTED TIME. SOLAS 74 (09 CONS) III/34 - LSA 5.1.1.1

0720 - FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT - PERSONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BY THE FIREFIGHTER'S OUTFIT SHALL CONSIST OF AN AXE WITH A HANDLE PROVIDED WITH HIGH-VOLTAGE INSULATION. NO AXES WERE PROVIDED. SOLAS 74 (09 CONS) II-2/10.1 - FSS CH 3/2.1.1.1.5

0960 - MEANS OF ESCAPE - ON ALL SHIPS, WITHIN THE MACHINERY SPACES, EMERGENCY ESCAPE BREATHING DEVICES SHALL BE SITUATED READY FOR USE. THE EMERGENCY ESCAPE BREATHING DEVICE IN THE STORE FLAT AREA OF THE ENGINE ROOM WAS NOT CHARGED AND UNABLE TO BE USED FOR ITS INTENDED USE. SOLAS 74 (09 CONS) II-2/13.4.3.1

1299 - OTHER (LOAD LINES) - SHIPS BUILT AND MAINTAINED IN CONFORMITY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF A CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY RECOGNIZED BY THE ADMINISTRATION MAY BE CONSIDERED TO POSSESS ADEQUATE STRENGTH. THE M/V GLADIATOR WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROPER CLASSIFICATION DOCUMENTS TO PORT STATE CONTROL OFFICERS AUTHORIZING THE HULL INSERT ON THE STARBOARD SIDE NEAR CARGO HOLD NUMBER 5. ICLL 1.1

2099 - OTHER (SOLAS OPERATIONAL DEF.) - THE CONDITION OF THE SHIP AND ITS EQUIPMENT SHALL BE MAINTAINED TO CONFORM WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PRESENT CONVENTIONS. THE PORT STATE CONTROL OFFICER DISCOVERED A FLEXIBLE PLASTIC HOSE CONNECTING THE GREY WATER FROM THE PORT SIDE ENGINE ROOM ALONG THE OVERHEAD TO THE STARBOARD SIDE INTO THE SEWAGE TREATMENT TANK. SOLAS 74 (09 CONS) I/11