VALVERDE

The condition of the ship anbd its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. The Vessel experienced an equipment failure while transiting the navigable waters of the United States which adversely impacted its fitness and capability to safely maneuver the Houston Ship Channel. Submit for review a Classification Society Report to [email withheld] attesting to the cause of the equipment failure, that authorized temporary or permanent repairs have been completed, and that the vessel's full and normal maneuverability has been restored.

Fire integrity of the divisions shall be maintained at openings and penetrations. PSCO observed 04 self-closing fire doors (01) Bridge to Stairway and (03) Galley, did not close fully. All fire doors closing mechanisms were adjusted to work properly. See Form B.

Life saving appliances shall be fitted with retro-reflective material where it will assist in detection. PSCO observed 03 child life jackets on the bridge with deteriorated retro-reflective material. New retro-reflective material was placed on lifejackets. See Form B.

0750- Fire prevention- In a ship which oil fuel is used, the arrangements for the storage, distribution and utilization of the oil fuel shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board and shall at least comply with the following provisions 2.2.1. PSCO observed active fuel leak from #3 fuel pump and a steady flow of fuel oil leaking around the main engine. 74SOLAS cons. (14) II-2/4.2 17.a

Whenever an accident occurs to a ship or a defect is discovered, either of which affect safety of the ship of the efficiency or completeness of its life-saving appliance or other equipment the master or owner of the ship shall report at earlier opportunity to the administration , the nominated survey or recognized organization responsible for issuing the relevant certificate. Current the provision

The inert gas system referred to in paragraph 5.5.3.1 shall be designed, constructed and tested in accordance with the Fire Safety Systems Code. The heat sensor on the IGS is inoperable. SOLAS (09) II-2/4.5.5.3.2 --- 40(a)(c)

All access openings in bulkheads at ends of enclosed superstructures shall be fitted with doors of steel or other equivalent material, permanently and strongly attached to the bulkhead, and framed, stiffened and fitted soi that the whole structure is of equivalent strength to the unpierced bulkhead and weathertight when closed. The doors on the emergency exit leading from steering were seized. 10c

SHIPS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS OF A CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY. THE VESSEL HAS REPORTED A LUBE OIL PUMP FAILURE ON THE MAIN DIESEL ENGINE. THE VESSEL SHALL REPAIRE OR REPLACES THE LUBE OIL PUMP TO THE SATISFACTION OF A CLASS SURVEYOR AND SUBMIT CLASSIFICATION REPORT TO THE USCG FOR REVIEW.74SOLAS(09)II-1/3-1

Vessel is authorized to carry Annex I & II cargos. The vessel has an outlet for discharging slop tanks after cleaning cargo tanks. The outlet is below the waterline, but the IOPP does not reflect that outlet. Class is to submit a report of modifying the IOPP certificate to reflect that outlet for Annex II cargos. Marpol 73/78 Annex II Reg9

VSL entered port prior to allowed entry time.

Vessel does not meet Safe Manning Certificate. Vessel allowed one time transit to boston, MA from St. Croix, VI. Vessel must provide a 3rd officer prior to departing Boston, MA.