BLUE DIAMOND

The 15 ppm Bilge Alarm should record date, time and alarm status, and operating status of the 15 ppm Bilge Separator. PSCO observed the oil recorded that the oily water separator was ran on 4JAN2025. When reviewing the history on the oil content meter the meter did not record being operated on 4JAN2025 it did record use on 2 JAN2025 and 15JAN2025. However, as previously reported by the vessel’s flag state the oil content meter was difficult to read.

74 SOLAS (2004) II-1/9.4.1.2.1 Doors and door frames in ‘‘B’’ class divisions and means of securing them shall provide a method of closure which shall have resistance to fire equivalent to that of the divisions. PSCO observed that the engine control room door was a class “C” door but the fir control plan listed the boundary as a class b boundary.

In addition to complying with the specific provisions for fire integrity of bulkheads and decks of cargo ships, the minimum fire integrity of bulkheads and decks shall be as prescribed in tables 9.5 and 9.6. PSCO observed that the CO2 room’sA-60 boundary was missing near the floor at the entrance to the space and had been replaced with a metallic painted canvas.

Fire protection systems and fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be maintained ready for use. PSCO discovered the portable foam system in the emergency generator room had a broken supply hose making the system inoperable.

No electrical equipment shall be so installed in any space where flammable mixtures are liable to collect, e.g. in paint lockers or similar spaces, unless the ADM is satisfied that such equipment is: appropriately certified for the safe usage in the dusts, vapours or gases likely to be encountered. PSCO observed several cracked explosion proof lighting in paint locker and near bosun's locker.

Water/weathertight conditions- efficient guard rails or bulwarks shall be fitted to all exposed parts of the freeboard and superstructure decks. PSCO observed holes in the guardrails due to rust and a bent section of the guardrails.

Fire protection systems and fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be maintained ready for use. PSCO observed that the CO2 systems High Pressure CO2 system had a booster valve installed with a pilot valve pinned. The manual suppled by the vessel describes that booster valve serves to operate the power cylinder to the selector valve in a CO2 high pressure central bank system as well as a booster for the CO2 cylinder top valves in the case they should fail to operate. The manual provides a note that states “Always be sure that the safety pin if any, is removed from the booster valve with the installation is complete and the system is put into operation.

The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequete for the service for which they are intended and shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being paid to moving parts, hot services and other hazards. PSCO conducted damage survey following propulsion irregularity and COTP 0345-20 dated 06AUG20. PSCO observed #1 STBD side and #2 PORT side heat exchangers on central low temp cooling water cooler with concretions and not maintained or cleaned in accordance with APV manufacturer manual. Heat exchangers in cooler shall be rectified to allow main engine to function properly. Provide pictures of process and results. Certificate issuing authority shall attest to operational readiness of main engine to include heating coolers on sea water side following the completion of heat exchange rectification. 74 SOLAS (2014) II-1/26.1 60ac.

The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations and with any additional requirements. PSCO observed maintenance for heat exhangers on central low temp cooling water cooler was not being done in accordance with manufacturer's written procedures. Electronic maintenance procedures do not correlate with APV manufacturer manual. Company must provide corrective action plan for heat exchangers in central low temp cooling water cooler maintenance and cleaning. REccomend additional audit from certificate issuing authority. 74 SOLAS (2014) Ix/3.1 ISM Code 10.1 50ac.

The machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design & construction adequate for the service for which they are intended and shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons onboard, due regard being paid to moving parts, hot services and other hazards. PSCO observed various slowdown alarms and pressure alarms in history when onboard to conduct a damage survey following propulsion irregularity and COTP 0336-20 dated 03AUG20. Provide certified technicians report attesting to issues relating to slow down alarms in previous history. 74 SOLAS (2014) II-I/26.1 60ac.

The safety management system should include procedures ensuring that non-conformities are reported to the company. Chief Engineer stated there was a faulty exhaust gas temperature sensor(s) on the main engine. Chief Engineer stated spare parts onboard but did not report this to company even though he knew about this issue at last port. 74 SOLAS (2014) IX/3.1 & ISM Code 9.1 50 ac

Whenever there is a hazardous condition either on board a vessel or caused by a vessel or its operation, the owner, agent,master, operator, or person in charge must immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Sector office. Vessel did not inform Coast Guard Sector New Orleans of hazardous situation identified in deficiency #2. Request corrective action plan with concurrence from administration.

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provision of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all aspects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Vessel lost propulsion and was unable to regain propulsion for unknown reasons while shifting berths in the Port of Brownsville. -74SOLAS(04)I/11(a)

Detectors shall be periodically tested using equipment suitable for the types of fires to which the detectors is designed to respond. Vessel has flame detectors in engire room and no means to test. 74 SOLAS (14) 11.2/7.2.2 FSS Code 9.2.5.2

The ships steering gear shall be checked and tested by the ships crew: The rudder angle indicators in relation to the actual position of the rudder. Starboard side rudder angle indicator was not functioning. 74 SOLAS (14) 5/26.1.6